--- title: "Greyhound: the reviews" canonical: "https://film.one/film/greyhound/reviews" title_page: "https://film.one/film/greyhound" critics_score: 60 critics_reviews: 26 licence: "© Fi1m Ltd. Written by AI under a human editor; checked against sources before publication. Quote with attribution and a link to the canonical URL." --- # Greyhound (2020): what the critics said Critics' score 60 from 26 reviews: 11 positive, 10 mixed, 5 negative. ## The AV Club — Ignatiy Vishnevetsky Rating B. 7 July 2020. The review finds Greyhound a compelling, gripping naval thriller, though its climactic stretch can feel visually monotonous. It praises the film’s grounded depiction of naval warfare and the suspense built from its limited point of view. [Read the review](https://www.avclub.com/tom-hanks-anchors-the-compelling-nautical-thriller-grey-1844272434) ## The Hollywood Reporter — David Rooney Fi1m's normalised score 75/100 (inferred from the text). 6 July 2020. Rooney finds Greyhound a taut, stirring action thriller that sustains its grip despite a slightly overdone sentimental ending. He particularly praises the immersive, nail-biting combat sequences and the convincing depiction of the perilous convoy crossing. [Read the review](https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie-reviews/greyhound-1301909/) ## Vulture — Bilge Ebiri Fi1m's normalised score 75/100 (inferred from the text). 9 July 2020. Ebiri finds Greyhound surprisingly immersive and ultimately memorable despite some minor weaknesses. He especially praises its authentic naval detail and sound design, while noting that the focus on procedure leaves the crew underdeveloped. [Read the review](https://www.vulture.com/article/movie-review-greyhound-starring-tom-hanks-on-apple-plus.html) ## Los Angeles Times — Kevin Crust Fi1m's normalised score 70/100 (inferred from the text). 6 July 2020. Crust finds the film an efficient, satisfying war drama, though its Black sailor subplot feels underdeveloped. He praises the taut direction, atmospheric visuals and understated performances, especially Hanks and Graham. [Read the review](https://www.latimes.com/entertainment-arts/movies/story/2020-07-06/greyhound-tom-hanks-world-war-ii-apple-tv-plus) ## The Guardian — Peter Bradshaw Fi1m's normalised score 70/100 (inferred from the text). 6 July 2020. Bradshaw finds the film effective and watchable, though notably traditionalist and sombre. He praises its tense, claustrophobic naval action and old-school cat-and-mouse strategy. [Read the review](https://www.theguardian.com/film/2020/jul/06/greyhound-review-tom-hanks-second-world-war-film) ## Variety — Owen Gleiberman Fi1m's normalised score 70/100 (inferred from the text). 6 July 2020. Gleiberman finds the film a sturdy, tense account of the logistics of naval battle, though its characterizations are thin and the action sometimes sags. He praises Tom Hanks’s finely etched, minimalist performance and the scrupulous military detail. [Read the review](https://variety.com/2020/film/reviews/greyhound-review-tom-hanks-1234694623/) ## The New York Times Fi1m's normalised score 64/100 (inferred from the text). 7 July 2020. The review text is unavailable, so its verdict cannot be established. No specific praise or complaint can be verified from the supplied page. [Read the review](https://www.nytimes.com/2020/07/07/movies/greyhound-review-tom-hanks.html) ## Time Out — Phil de Semlyen Rating 3/5. 8 July 2020. The critic finds that the film’s hymn to the Greatest Generation is overwhelmed by its sound and fury. They single out Tom Hanks’s relatable, quietly self-doubting performance and understated faith as a strength. [Read the review](https://www.timeout.com/movies/greyhound) ## Total Film — Matthew Leyland Rating 3/5. 8 July 2020. Leyland finds Greyhound solid but unexceptional, with its brevity a welcome contrast to more stodgy war films. He praises Hanks’s gravitas and understated humanity, while noting that the film can feel monotonous and lacks a standout set-piece. [Read the review](https://www.gamesradar.com/greyhound-review-tom-hanks/) ## Empire — Ian Freer Fi1m's normalised score 55/100 (inferred from the text). 6 July 2020. The review finds Greyhound serious and well-intentioned, but lacking the characterisation and depth to become memorable. It praises the compelling naval detail and effective action set-pieces. [Read the review](https://www.empireonline.com/movies/reviews/greyhound/) ## IndieWire — David Ehrlich Rating C-. 6 July 2020. Ehrlich finds the film monotonous and shallow, unable to make its commander’s inner life meaningful. He praises the tension of the vulnerable convoy under threat, but says the spectacle rarely becomes coherent naval action. [Read the review](https://www.indiewire.com/criticism/movies/greyhound-review-tom-hanks-apple-tv-1234571419/) ## The i Paper — Joseph Walsh Fi1m's normalised score 50/100 (inferred from the text). 14 July 2020. Walsh finds the film effective as a brisk, action-packed tale of courage, but lacking in emotional depth. He praises Hanks’s nuanced performance and the tense, slickly staged sea battles. [Read the review](https://inews.co.uk/culture/greyhound-apple-tv-review-tom-hanks-537799) ## The Independent — Adam White Rating 2/5. 9 July 2020. White finds the film puzzlingly inert and says it lacks the soul and warmth Tom Hanks usually brings to his roles. He praises the sea action as impressive, but faults the film’s thin characterization and emphasis on naval accuracy over drama. [Read the review](https://www.independent.co.uk/arts-entertainment/films/reviews/greyhound-review-tom-hanks-apple-tv-how-to-watch-release-uk-a9608726.html) ## Slant Magazine — Chuck Bowen Rating 1.5/4. 6 July 2020. Bowen finds the film sentimental and dramatically thin, with its action ultimately feeling rootless. He praises a few eerie visual touches but complains that the crew lacks human dimension. [Read the review](https://www.slantmagazine.com/film/greyhound-review-tom-hanks/) ## Collider — Matt Goldberg Rating B. 10 July 2020. Goldberg finds the film thrilling and captivating despite its thin plot and limited character development. He praises Schneider’s tense, detailed depiction of naval combat and Hanks’s morally weighted performance. [Read the review](https://collider.com/greyhound-apple-tv-plus-review-tom-hanks/) ## Film Stories — Mark Harrison Fi1m's normalised score 76/100 (inferred from the text). 13 July 2020. The critic finds Greyhound a brisk, suspenseful, and effective wartime thriller, though its narrow focus leaves little room for character development. They praise the claustrophobic direction and the visceral battle effects, enhanced by Blake Neely’s percussion-led score. [Read the review](https://filmstories.co.uk/reviews/greyhound-review-a-pared-down-tom-hanks-ww2-thriller/) ## Consequence — Robert Daniels Fi1m's normalised score 75/100 (inferred from the text). 6 July 2020. The critic finds Greyhound an enthralling but bare-bones war film, carried by Tom Hanks’s performance. The battles’ taut editing and craft earn praise, while the sparse script leaves supporting actors underused. [Read the review](https://consequence.net/2020/07/film-review-greyhound/) ## NME Fi1m's normalised score 75/100 (inferred from the text). The critic finds the film slick, solid, and reassuringly serious, with a righteous finale. They praise Tom Hanks’s steady presence, while noting that the characters are not fully fleshed out. [Read the review](https://www.nme.com/reviews/film-reviews/greyhound-review-tom-hanks-2703805) ## Polygon — Karen Han Fi1m's normalised score 70/100 (inferred from the text). 10 July 2020. The review finds Greyhound tense and compelling, though its supporting characters are thin and its spectacle is diminished on streaming. It praises the detailed, repetitive chain of command for making naval warfare feel fresh and exciting. [Read the review](https://www.polygon.com/2020/7/10/21318835/greyhound-review-tom-hanks-apple-tv-plus/) ## The Wrap — Alonso Duralde Fi1m's normalised score 65/100 (inferred from the text). 7 July 2020. The critic finds the film tense and efficient, but less gripping than it should be. He praises its straightforward, effective handling of the dangerous crossing, while noting its thin characterization. [Read the review](https://www.thewrap.com/greyhound-film-review-tom-hanks-aaron-schneider-nazi-submarine/) ## HeyUGuys — Stefan Pape, Scott Davis and Linda Marric Fi1m's normalised score 64/100 (inferred from the text). 10 July 2020. The page identifies this as a video review, but the accessible text does not reveal the critics’ verdict. It gives no specific praise or complaint from the review. [Read the review](https://www.heyuguys.com/greyhound-video-review/) ## Eye for Film — Jennie Kermode Fi1m's normalised score 60/100 (inferred from the text). 24 April 2021. Kermode finds the film a serviceable but limited thriller that falls short of its source material’s potential. She praises Tom Hanks’s restrained performance, with Rob Morgan’s warmth also helping the film connect. [Read the review](https://www.eyeforfilm.co.uk/review/greyhound-2020-film-review-by-jennie-kermode) ## /Film — Josh Spiegel Rating 5/10. 6 July 2020. The critic finds Greyhound a serviceable but dramatically weak war film that feels more like a cable movie than a theatrical feature. He praises its swift, tight pacing, while faulting its thin characterization and lack of dramatic heft. [Read the review](https://www.slashfilm.com/575156/greyhound-review/) ## Den of Geek — David Crow Rating 2/5. 9 July 2020. The critic finds the naval thriller dull and dramatically underdeveloped. He praises a few tense moments, especially the first U-boat crossing beneath the ship, but faults the flat direction and lack of character depth. [Read the review](https://www.denofgeek.com/movies/greyhound-review-tom-hanks/) ## Digital Spy — Gabriella Geisinger Fi1m's normalised score 30/100 (inferred from the text). 6 July 2020. Geisinger finds the film underwhelming and not very moving. She criticizes its thin character development, intrusive religious dialogue, and rushed pacing, while noting Stephen Graham’s magnetic presence. [Read the review](https://www.digitalspy.com/movies/a33023688/greyhound-review-apple-tv-tom-hanks/) ## The Ringer — Ben Lindbergh Fi1m's normalised score 30/100 (inferred from the text). 9 July 2020. Lindbergh finds the film a brief, forgettable naval drama that fails to make the most of its story. He praises its tense depiction of open-ocean combat, but says its rapid pace leaves little room for immersion or emotional depth. [Read the review](https://www.theringer.com/2020/07/09/movies/tom-hanks-greyhound-review) --- © Fi1m Ltd. Written by AI under a human editor; checked against sources before publication. Quote with attribution and a link to the canonical URL. Our review: https://film.one/film/greyhound.md