Despite the ticking clock of Finch’s rapidly progressing illness, the movie doesn’t build up much urgency or excitement. The script is pretty thin, almost all premise and little incident. But director Miguel Sapochnik has the eye to make this world compellingly hostile and bleak, and that counts for something.

Bilge Ebiri

New York Magazine (Vulture)

Among the charms of Finch is its willingness not to overexplain, trusting our patience while involving us visually.

John Anderson

Wall Street Journal

Finch is inconsistent, but ultimately charming, even as it will likely be a footnote next to the Hanks star vehicles it’s desperately trying to emulate.

Alistair Ryder

The Film Stage