News of the World [DVD] [Standard]

Tom Hanks stars as a former Civil War veteran trying to make a living on his own by reading NEWS stories from around the Country to little towns or cities that he can travel to. On his way to one he discovers a turned over wagon with goods on its side. He ventures forward carefully, but has to get out as he sees something very disturbing to him. He then realizes that there is a little girl hiding in the bushes not far from it. He goes through the wagon and its contents to discover she was being brought to her next of kin. He must then take on the responsibility on his own to deliver the girl to her blood relatives. It doesn't work out when she is finally united with them, and Tom's character doesn't think twice about making her his own stepdaughter. It is a fabulous story, one of which will make you wonder as to how many of these stories did in fact happen years after the Civil War in America during the Reconstruction period. The movie looks and sounds utterly fantastic in UHD 4K. Get this one folks, you won't be disappointed in its storyline and acting.

Tom Hanks has reached the status where any film in which he appears is worth a look. This is a visually beautiful, sometimes stunning movie to view. But, settle in and turn your gears down a couple of notches. This movie takes it's time to tell it's story. The pace, and quality reminded me of The Assassination Of Jesse James By The Coward Bob Ford. An interesting tale of the West seldom told. Hank's is his reliable self. His character travels Western towns, gathering crowds to read, for a fee, the news of the world, where his customers are free to comment on the stories, as the stories are being read aloud. Hank's co-star, and she is, Helena Zengel, delivers a complex character, who has lost two families at her young age. She is believable, sad, fun, scared, desperate and full of wonder. The rest of the cast is a compelling mixture of good and bad Old West character's who must be having a ball playing their parts. Not exactly a "Tom Hanks Movie" as the story and scenery play the largest role. If you wish to view this film, best be prepared for a slow, but interesting tale of times we never knew.

This is an excellent 4K movie. The visual effects will impress any enthusiastic movie aficionados. The story is well written, and the actors are best of the best, in every scene.This will easily go in the collection, of great movies. Thank you Best Buy.

Good movie, Like the blue ray quality. Will be buying more of these when they go on sale.

Tom Hanks goodness and great 4k transfer. I wasn't sure what to expect with this film and I was pleasantly surprised with a great story and engaging cast. The 4k transfer is solid with great picture and sound. The vocals are clear and action scenes are nice with the sounds of gun fire what then do. Grab it during a sale since the price has been pretty high price for this release since it came out.