Such a fuzzy feel-good heartwarming film, like putting on Mr. Rogers' big red sweater. The screenplay is incredibly well written in its approach and Tom Hanks is absolutely perfect as his sixth cousin.
Unfortunately by the second half of the film, the sweater unravels into formulaic melodrama so structured that you realize you already knew the beats of the film from the very first scene. It avoids going full Ron Howard and keeps a small-world feel, but it never really achieves legitimate poignancy outside of the one-on-one scenes with Hanks.
A Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood humanizes a saintly hero into an ordinary humble man to help us realize just how capable we all are of the simple kindness Mister Rogers exemplifies. A family film worth watching for the golden moments, the nifty score, and a tender performance from Tom Hanks. Go see it with a friend in need of inspiration and a cup of peppermint hot chocolate.
Unfortunately by the second half of the film, the sweater unravels into formulaic melodrama so structured that you realize you already knew the beats of the film from the very first scene. It avoids going full Ron Howard and keeps a small-world feel, but it never really achieves legitimate poignancy outside of the one-on-one scenes with Hanks.
A Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood humanizes a saintly hero into an ordinary humble man to help us realize just how capable we all are of the simple kindness Mister Rogers exemplifies. A family film worth watching for the golden moments, the nifty score, and a tender performance from Tom Hanks. Go see it with a friend in need of inspiration and a cup of peppermint hot chocolate.