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We've seen Tom Hanks develop a relationship with an inanimate object before. That premise was more believable, more developed, and more emotionally stimulating in Castaway. For the sci-fi enthusiast, Finch left more questions than answers. Though you can input the contents of a library into a robot, where did he get his emotions? Why would he hug? Can he feel it? With his incredible strength, would he not throw a ball too far, just once? If he doesn't know how open a can, how does he know how to dispose of a dead body? Aside from the dog, all main characters were undeveloped. Jeff the robot for reasons just mentioned, but Tom Hanks, I swear, was just playing Tom Hanks. He could have been a neurotic but genius engineer, an angry blue collar worker, bitter from being caught in the radiation zone, or a survivalist whose will to live let him put all skills to the test. But no. He comes into the film depressed and dying, and remains that boring way throughout. No sir, your voice and skills did not carry this film. If you love dogs and have 2 hours to spare. It's an okay film. Kids and most adults won't be able to stay focused through the film.