"Keaton’s drilling performance reminds the viewer in Trump’s America that 'nothing in the world can take the place of persistence”'(..:) In its frank and finger-pointing portrayal (...) the film is similar to 'The Social Network' or 'Steve Jobs'" 

"An unexpectedly piquant moral parable for the Trump era (...) ['The Founder'] spins a classical tale of underdog entrepreneurship and American Dream-chasing with one eccentric twist" 

"Hancock's apparently irrepressible penchant for folksy Midwestern types and perky montages dilutes any cynicism or misanthropy that might have given this material the edginess it deserves" 

"The tale of how Ray Kroc stole McDonald’s should be trenchant in its corporate satire, but it’s as bland and unchallenging as a Big Mac" 

"The details of the story are often fascinating (you'll learn a lot about burger production), and the cast find plenty of moments to shine." 

"Keaton makes this electrifying take on the godfather of fast-food resonate for the scary here and now. (...) Rating: ★★★ (out of 4)" 

"Ray remains an unanswered, not especially compelling, question, but Mr. Keaton comes close to making you believe there's soul to go with the fries and freneticism."