The Founder

Weinstein Company, The | Release Date: January 20, 2017

7.4	USER SCORE Generally favorable reviews based on 216 Ratings

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FranzHcriticJan 30, 2017

As much as I commend Michael Keaton for his performance, and take interest in the history of McDonald's, I find it personally too much of an attack on Ray Kroc and the idea of the ambitious and determined businessman. It's always true that aAs much as I commend Michael Keaton for his performance, and take interest in the history of McDonald's, I find it personally too much of an attack on Ray Kroc and the idea of the ambitious and determined businessman. It's always true that a bio is not meant to be one hundred percent factual, but I didn't feel like it needed to demonize Ray Kroc any further than he may have done himself. I know what Hollywood feels about businessmen and all, but I find it formulaic and pushing an agenda I don't want to see almost all the time. And I mean those last three words. ALL. THE. TIME.… Expand

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Rebecca31Feb 28, 2017

If you thought a movie about the “founder” of McDonald’s would be as bland as the food then congratulations you’d be right. You could skip this movie and it wouldn’t make an ounce of difference. To be fair Michael Keaton gives a greatIf you thought a movie about the “founder” of McDonald’s would be as bland as the food then congratulations you’d be right. You could skip this movie and it wouldn’t make an ounce of difference. To be fair Michael Keaton gives a great performance but with a film whose central character is so ruthless and unlikeable it’s hard to find any entertainment value at all.
Franchise, franchise, franchise, food, food, food, contracts, contracts, end. Not that I was expecting much to begin with but I drifted off one too many times. Not recommended.… Expand

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ethansreviewsMar 29, 2017

honestly i forgot i even watched this movie. its fine. the acting is fine. the plot is fine. the cinematography is fine. the characters are fine. its a very fine movie with no substance to it.

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ScraperAug 10, 2017

It's always interesting to see a character who goes after a dream and to be reminded that true success faces constant obstacles despite mythic tales that stars are born not made. However, aside from business dealings and accidentalIt's always interesting to see a character who goes after a dream and to be reminded that true success faces constant obstacles despite mythic tales that stars are born not made. However, aside from business dealings and accidental friendships, The Founder is short on personal details. It hints that his love life is important but vaguely describes their dramatic directions. Also, if you read between the lines, it appears that Kroc is quite uncaring and an unforgiving business man but instead exalts his tenacity.… Expand

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moviemitch96Feb 1, 2017

An at times interesting and well-acted, albeit pedestrian look at Ray Croc and how he managed to steal the McDonald's name from the two founding brothers. The always reliable Michael Keaton turns in a committed worthwhile performance and likeAn at times interesting and well-acted, albeit pedestrian look at Ray Croc and how he managed to steal the McDonald's name from the two founding brothers. The always reliable Michael Keaton turns in a committed worthwhile performance and like I said, the story is interesting enough most of the time, however, as mentioned before, it was also a bit too pedestrian for my liking and the film ends things off on a note that left a disagreeable and somewhat sour taste in my mouth. Overall, it's worth checking out if you really like Keaton and are interesting in learning more about the background of McDonald's. However, be cautioned that most will likely walk out of this film with a pissed off feeling and sour taste much like I did.… Expand

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iCronicAug 9, 2017

The Founder is as solid film, nothing much to criticize. I actually liked Blow Job Novak in here. Keaton is fine, the side characters are acceptable too

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NinteundoApr 21, 2018

A good summary of the story of the McDonald's restaurants. In the end this movie ended up not being very impactful.

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