Through a mountain of uphill battles, Kroc a salesman, desperately tries to sell milkshake machines. His attempts are unsuccessful, but a new opportunity appears when the salesman meets the company's namesake-Mac and Dick McDonald unequivocally named the food giant after their last name.
Kroc- played by (Michael Keaton) exceeds expectations as the salesman tycoon. Determination, courage and persistency is the man of many actions and not all words. Keaton plays out this historical figure in a way that one can say might be considered awe inspiring.
Serving up this part of history, (John Lee Hancock), who is no stranger to crafting brilliant biographical films. Hancock is most notable for the Oscar winning "The Blind Side". He serves a meal that's well-done to perfection. It's a sweet film to watch and doesn't need anymore sweetener because it's all the while delicious to witness.
He wasn't the empire's sole proprietor, but even for a man of Kroc's temperament, and Trump alike, you'd think because of the way he had done things he was the creator of Mickey D's. You're sadly mistaken. Kroc was in reality, a con-man and superb salesman, who like Trump doesn't let anything stop him.
"The Founder" is a biographical motion picture which precedes in being a milestone for telling stories of this vibrant nature. Lines for the drive-thru are rampant, and if you are yearning to get your hands (eyes) on a wondrous and fascinating birth hood recount of what makes Mickey D's so yummy order's up! You're in for a delicious treat.
Director: John Lee Hancock
Starring: Michael Keaton, John Carroll-Lynch, Nick Offerman, with Laura Dern and Patrick Wilson
MPAA Rating: PG-13(for brief strong language)
Runtime: 1 Hour & 55 Minutes
Rate: A
Malawski’s Movie Rating System
A+ = Exceptional, One of a Kind, Masterpiece. Definite award season contender
A= Pure enjoyment, happy feeling. Satisfaction
A- = One to remember. Unforgettable
B+ = Can get a little over the top. But, it makes out as a good film.
B= This film has the potential to be better. Lacks in consistency
B- = Watches occasionally
C+ = Guilty pleasure territory
C= Causes viewer frustration due to lack of depth in the story
D+ = I hated this movie. Some parts were good. Overall, the film was garbage
D= Very few to no good parts about this movie
D- = Minimal qualities of excellence
F= Don’t even bother watching it. It’s that bad.
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