Tom Hanks talks 'Finch' ahead of Apple TV+ premiere

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Apple has published a "First Look" of the upcoming post-apocalyptic adventure film "Finch" before its November 5 premiere on Apple TV+, with the video featuring star Tom Hanks talking about the characters and the film's optimism.




Hanks plays the titular character "Finch" in the film, a robotics engineer who is one of the last few survivors on Earth, following a solar event. Living in a bunker, he builds a robot played by Caleb Landry Jones, to look after his dog, Goodyear, with the trio then making a road trip to the American West.

"Finch is the last man on Earth. Maybe. There's hints of other people out there," Hanks starts in Sunday's new video, but while he is the only person living in his part of St Louis, he has "the greatest companion in the world. He has a dog, Goodyear."

The actor goes on to overview the story's main theme, as a storm prompts the group to "pile into the family RV and take off to the promised land out west."





"It is not human to be alone, because in company we find companionship, we find love," Hanks mentions about the need for Finch to have his dog and to build the robot, named "Jeff." "The bond between Finch and Goodyear is one that is based upon deep affection and constant understanding. Who doesn't love a good dog?"

Hanks believes the beautiful part of the film is that "it's optimistic, hopeful, and it's just delightful."

"Finch" will be the second Tom Hanks-fronted film to be shown on Apple TV+. The first, the wartime thriller "Greyhound," was considered a success, and was nominated for Best Sound at the 2021 Oscars.

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  • Reply 1 of 10
    JFPottsJFPotts Posts: 11member
    Shouldn't this movie be called Turner & Fooch? Same guy different dog.
    edited November 2021 JapheytmayFileMakerFeller
  • Reply 2 of 10
    JapheyJaphey Posts: 1,767member
    This movie has a 1 hour and 55 minute runtime. That seems excessively long to me, based on everything I’ve seen in the previews. 
  • Reply 3 of 10
    GeorgeBMacGeorgeBMac Posts: 11,421member
    Looking forward to this.
    Greyhound was amazing and so is Tom Hanks.  He seems to have a knack for making films great while sort of just blending into the movie rather than standing out or above.  And, as in Greyhound, it sounds like he will again be playing "everyman" who is thrust into an impossible situation.
  • Reply 4 of 10
    GeorgeBMacGeorgeBMac Posts: 11,421member
    As an aside, it looks like Apple (or somebody) is keeping a close eye on its shows:
    "See" started off good but seemed to lose its way during the second season -- and was abruptly stopped without any conclusion to its (by that time) multiple plots and plots within plots.

    I think it was a wise move.  The series seemed to have lost its purpose and direction.   I'm wondering if it lost some key writing talent -- because the set, photography, directing and acting were still excellent.
    edited November 2021 get serious
  • Reply 5 of 10
    SpitbathSpitbath Posts: 91member
    GeorgeBMac said:
    As an aside, it looks like Apple (or somebody) is keeping a close eye on its shows:
    "See" started off good but seemed to lose its way during the second season -- and was abruptly stopped without any conclusion to its (by that time) multiple plots and plots within plots.

    I think it was a wise move.  The series seemed to have lost its purpose and direction.   I'm wondering if it lost some key writing talent -- because the set, photography, directing and acting were still excellent.
    I thought SEE season 1 was boring AF (I honestly don't know how I powered through it) but season 2 really gained momentum and got more interesting. The season finale was great and left me eager for a season 3.

    As an aside, are double (or even triple... GASP!) spaces after each sentence really necessary in 2021? Or 2001? Or NineteenNinetyNever?
  • Reply 6 of 10
    GeorgeBMacGeorgeBMac Posts: 11,421member
    Spitbath said:
    GeorgeBMac said:
    As an aside, it looks like Apple (or somebody) is keeping a close eye on its shows:
    "See" started off good but seemed to lose its way during the second season -- and was abruptly stopped without any conclusion to its (by that time) multiple plots and plots within plots.

    I think it was a wise move.  The series seemed to have lost its purpose and direction.   I'm wondering if it lost some key writing talent -- because the set, photography, directing and acting were still excellent.
    I thought SEE season 1 was boring AF (I honestly don't know how I powered through it) but season 2 really gained momentum and got more interesting. The season finale was great and left me eager for a season 3.

    As an aside, are double (or even triple... GASP!) spaces after each sentence really necessary in 2021? Or 2001? Or NineteenNinetyNever?

    Don't hold your breath for a third season.
  • Reply 7 of 10
    SpitbathSpitbath Posts: 91member

    Don't hold your breath for a third season.
    It's already been renewed for a third. 


  • Reply 8 of 10
    JapheyJaphey Posts: 1,767member
    Spitbath said:

    Don't hold your breath for a third season.
    It's already been renewed for a third. 


    Lol. Typical George…talking shit without thinking and before having all the facts. 
    I agree with your assessment, season 2 was much better than the first. The final was outstanding and quite typical of finales in general in that it closed several plots, while leaving some open and even creating a few new ones in order to maintain interest and advance the story next season. I think I’ll watch it again actually. 
    edited November 2021 muthuk_vanalingam
  • Reply 9 of 10
    GeorgeBMacGeorgeBMac Posts: 11,421member
    Japhey said:
    Spitbath said:

    Don't hold your breath for a third season.
    It's already been renewed for a third. 


    Lol. Typical George…talking shit without thinking and before having all the facts. 
    I agree with your assessment, season 2 was much better than the first. The final was outstanding and quite typical of finales in general in that it closed several plots, while leaving some open and even creating a few new ones in order to maintain interest and advance the story next season. I think I’ll watch it again actually. 

    Why then was Season 2 abruptly ended after only 2 months?
  • Reply 10 of 10
    JapheyJaphey Posts: 1,767member
    Japhey said:
    Spitbath said:

    Don't hold your breath for a third season.
    It's already been renewed for a third. 


    Lol. Typical George…talking shit without thinking and before having all the facts. 
    I agree with your assessment, season 2 was much better than the first. The final was outstanding and quite typical of finales in general in that it closed several plots, while leaving some open and even creating a few new ones in order to maintain interest and advance the story next season. I think I’ll watch it again actually. 

    Why then was Season 2 abruptly ended after only 2 months?
    You mean why did Season 2 end after 8 episodes? The exact number of episodes that comprised Season 1? Um, because that’s how long they are?
    edited November 2021 muthuk_vanalingam
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