Wednesday, November 13, 2019
A Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood
A jaded journalist Lloyd Vogel (Mathew Rhys) reluctantly accepts an assignment to profile the iconic Mr. Rogers (Tom Hanks) in an Esquire magazine article. They develop a unique relationship that has a profound effect on the writer’s personal life. Chris Cooper gives an outstanding performance as Lloyd’s father that is emotionally moving. This film is inspired by true events. Personally, I️ didn’t grow up watching Mr. Roger’s Neighborhood so I️ started off misreading the structure of this movie. To me, it felt like an episode of the “Twilight Zone” where a struggling man was dealing with his problems & received guidance through the philosophies of a children’s PBS TV host, as though Fred Rogers was an imaginary character giving him special advice. I️ somehow mis-thought Mr.Rogers character was merely a projected TV persona. Apparently, I was wrong. Nevertheless, this is an inspirational film about becoming a better person with a little help from a friend. Hanks manages to create Roger’s soft spoken speech patterns so effectively that he may lull some into an early nap session. I️ may have to revisit this film to properly judge it. True fans enjoy this film’s message by their hero.
Alien gives it 2½ “man’s perspective changed” stars out of 4.
A jaded journalist Lloyd Vogel (Mathew Rhys) reluctantly accepts an assignment to profile the iconic Mr. Rogers (Tom Hanks) in an Esquire magazine article. They develop a unique relationship that has a profound effect on the writer’s personal life. Chris Cooper gives an outstanding performance as Lloyd’s father that is emotionally moving. This film is inspired by true events. Personally, I️ didn’t grow up watching Mr. Roger’s Neighborhood so I️ started off misreading the structure of this movie. To me, it felt like an episode of the “Twilight Zone” where a struggling man was dealing with his problems & received guidance through the philosophies of a children’s PBS TV host, as though Fred Rogers was an imaginary character giving him special advice. I️ somehow mis-thought Mr.Rogers character was merely a projected TV persona. Apparently, I was wrong. Nevertheless, this is an inspirational film about becoming a better person with a little help from a friend. Hanks manages to create Roger’s soft spoken speech patterns so effectively that he may lull some into an early nap session. I️ may have to revisit this film to properly judge it. True fans enjoy this film’s message by their hero.
Alien gives it 2½ “man’s perspective changed” stars out of 4.
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