A crime this wasn't nominated for best picture. This movie is heartfelt, warm, and inspires you to be a better human. Something we should all celebrate. It's also a competent and imaginative well-done piece of cinema.

The best thing about Fred Rogers Persona was that it wasn't a Persona

I just watched this movie last night. Mark describes it really well - especially as a Brit when you have no background to Mr Rogers. This guy was for real, and Tom Hanks does him justice. So refreshing to watch, this guy was a legend indeed, of kindness.

@mehcol

Жыл бұрын

Similar to me as a fellow Brit. Watched it yesterday and was a relief from the Queen's death.

Lord, I cried my heart out. I thought it was so lovely.

As a british child growing up in the 80s and 90s I used to see Mr Roger’s neighbourhood while visiting relatives on the east coast. What a breath of fresh air. In the UK it was all about silly fun with Timmy Mallet wack a day, Tiswas and number 73. Mr Roger was explained serious topics and emotions, without either pretence or patronisingly. So different to british kids television. I can’t think of anything that was similar.

My tear ducts were empty after this film. I was not prepared for how powerful it would be. It felt like such a kind, empathic film, almost a plea. I hear what Mark says about dramatic contrivance, but I just wish he had mentioned how good Matthew Rhys is. He makes it all very credible and essential to the film’s point of view. Just wonderful.

I watched the documentary Won’t You Be My Neighbour? on Netflix and wept copiously. The way those children loved him was so touching.

I know that the most acting is the thing that gets noticed all the time and its that just how things are. But, man, Tom Hanks is so subtle in the film, i don't think anyone could have pulled that off.

A minute silence in a cinema is something I've never quite experienced before and I found myself doing the same activity Matthew Rhys' character was performing. It was a lot more than just a film.

@FixFilmsLtd

4 жыл бұрын

Absolutely agree! We should all take a minute to think about what we have.

@rhyslloyd3200

4 жыл бұрын

@@FixFilmsLtd I'll time...

Tom Hanks playing Mr. Rogers is peak Tom Hanks!

The film does something, that only a very small amount of movies really trying to do and accomplish: Have a conversation with the audience. The characters in the movie are only surrogates and their interaction is a representation of the interaction the viewer has while watching and listening to the dialogue. The genius of the film is, that it tries (and accomplishes) to recreate the effect of watching Mr. Rogers had for a kid for a mature audience, and using the story telling style for mature audiences to make this possible. This film is important, because it not only promotes empathy, but it lets the viewer experience the effect of empathy has on you. And it is very simple to do: All it takes is, to look someone in the eye, and ask: "What happened?" and then listen.

This is one of the most wonderful, lightest films I have ever seen. I also found it almost unbearably difficult to watch at times because it talked to me in a very personal level.

A mass shooting happened in a synagogue in the neighborhood near where Mr Rogers used to live in our city. Within a day many showed up in honor of the victims and in solidarity with the Jewish community against this white supremacist terrorism. I fondly remember marching past where he lived. Remembering the thing he said about watching for the helpers and thanking him for teaching me how to remember my humanity during trying moments like that. I cry thinking about it everytime

The only thing I know about Mister Rogers is a cartoon in MAD magazine when I was a kid describing Mister Rogers as the refuge for kids for whom Sesame Street is too advanced.

all from what i have heard from americans about fred rogers was that he was a national treasure and a tireless campaigner for educational learning, one person actually said to me that they and their kids grew up with him and learnt valueable life lessons and that they were glad to have him as their neighbor as were many other people.

Tom Hanks is like James Stewart but there's only one James Stewart.

@sinisterteaser4464

4 жыл бұрын

Maurice Edwards there’s 2

@Ben_Mdws

4 жыл бұрын

Tom Hanks will eventually be in a biopic as James Stewart.

I really loved this feelgood film - it was so heartwarming. Hanks is just perfect. Mark Kermode's review is great too!

I was just a little too old when Mr Rogers Neighbourhood began in 1962, but my children always watched Mr. Rogers when they visited their Canadian grandmother. From all accounts, what you saw was the real man and his beliefs. He really did care and children felt it. Will be interesting to see it with my now grown up British children and get their double perspective.

I'm going to see this this evening. I'm right in the middle of some decently hardcore uni work, and not quite been sleeping right. Got a feeling I'm going to be an absolute sobbing mess by the end of it.

I remember seeing Fred Rogers when he played himself in the episode of Arthur

You feel like it's going to be a SNL sketch caricature, and then it just isn't

It’s a beautiful movie 100% - one of the best of 2010-2019

Tom Hanks is a wonderful actor and because everyone knows that already, his brilliance is sometimes taken for granted. Really respect that Mark can still critique a film that he clearly very much enjoyed.

Profound scene in the restaurant. We all felt it.

Funny you should mention Jimmy Stewart. There are some parallels between Jimmy and Fred. Both were born in western Pennsylvania, their hometowns just a few miles from one another. They were also Republicans and faithful Presbyterians. Physically, both tall and lanky. Just a few similarities I noticed. I was so impressed with the film's quietness which really encompasses who Fred was. Sadly, it hasn't gotten much attention due to the subtle nature of the film. I'm glad you enjoyed the film. Thanks for the review!

He embodies the person-Centred way of being, as developed by Carl Rogers.

Tom Hanks is perfect for this role. He's got that old-school movie star twinkle in his eye. Probably America's greatest living actor.

@ZodsSnappedNeck

4 жыл бұрын

His earlier performances triumph over his biopic roles tho.

Hey Kermode and Mayo, if you really want to know more about Fred Rogers and all that he represented, there's this fantastic documentary about Fred Rogers called "Won't You Be My Neighbor". I definitely recommend it, as it really enhanced my experience with A Beautiful Day In The Neighborhood, along with my appreciation and connection with Mr. Fred Rogers. Also, Tom Hanks as Fred Rogers was perfect casting. Highly recommend.

@RuhBuhJuh1

4 жыл бұрын

Ajith Thomas this is on Netflix now too!

@ajiththomas2465

4 жыл бұрын

@@RuhBuhJuh1 Thank you very much!

@TheGingerpett

4 жыл бұрын

Which would you watch first? The documentary or the film? Thanks

@ajiththomas2465

4 жыл бұрын

@@TheGingerpett The documentary first. It's on VOD already while A Beautiful Day In The Neighborhood is only coming out within a few months on Blu Ray or streaming. Anyways, I recommend the documentary first because you'd really get to know Fred Rogers according to the people who knew him and learn what he was all about. For someone who's never really watched Mr. Roger's Neighborhood, this would be the best introduction compared to binging 800+ episodes. So documentary first, then movie. Hope this helps.

@TheGingerpett

4 жыл бұрын

@@ajiththomas2465 that's great. Thank you so much! (I'm in London in the UK and it's still playing at the cinema here, so it was a toss up.) Appreciated!

Really enjoyed this as its quite an emotive movie. It has a Michel Gondry quirkiness at some points but to me it doesn't feel "weird" at any point. The church feedback on the 7th tells you all you need to know. Doubt there will be a movie this year that packs the same emotional punch.

A beautiful movie about a beautiful human being

I'm not crying. You're crying.

There was something a little Ned Flanders like about Tom Hanks' Mr Rogers in my view.One always felt there was something bubbling away under such a nice exterior. The more surreal aspects of the film made it come over as a cross between the innocent, feelgood energy of something like Mary Poppins combined with some effects that wouldn't seem so out of place in a Tim Burton movie. An altogether pleasant,yet odd experience.

Can't wait to see this film

I was so much more interested in the Mr Rogers story than the Lloyd Vogel story. I found the family stuff really dragged and I wanted to see it turn into One Hour Photo.

A film I now feel I should watch. My thanks.

Ooh, missed a chance to slip the word "benignity" in there (benignness?).

Not a fan of Hanks... BUT I love the thought that someone unfamiliar with Rogers will enjoy the film enough to check him out because however wowed you are by Hank's portrayal will be nothing compared to finding the magic of the real Fred Rogers, he was the nearest thing to an angel on earth in my humble opinion

Surprised they haven't seen the amazing documentary "Won't You Be My Neighbor?"

I really wanted to like the movie but something just didn’t sit right with me. All the lines Fred Rogers has in the movie are merely a copy and paste job of all the classic quotes he has. I get that that was what he was like but I just don’t know if it get us enough. It felt like a TV movie a lot of the time for me which is a real shame because I was hyped to the high heavens to see this film.

Mr. Rogers’ heart would be broken were he alive today

How abut David Strathairn?

Yeah I guess it was odd but the story should have concentrated more on Rogers persona more that's my only problem other than that I do like the performances.

A very odd film. The Mathew Rhys plot is super dull (more the script then his performance.) That said it really comes alive when him and Hanks are together and it’s the best individual moments moved me so deeply I left the preview screening wishing they were attached to a better overall film.

It almost seems sociopathic to me that the story of Mr. Rogers requires some sort of artistic lens to depict. It’s all there in his actual show. The Real Fred Rogers’ show, as well as in his life/contributions which already exist in documentary form. I can hardly watch any of Mr Rogers’ Neighborhood without being reduced to tears and catharsis. Maybe that’s just me. Or maybe this movie isn’t really necessary. A genuine role model, champion of public broadcasting, and guardian of children, he may be too pure. God knows, rather than Mr. Non-Fictional Character Tom Hanks...we need the real thing now more than ever.

@FixFilmsLtd

4 жыл бұрын

I see your points, but surely this dramatic adaptation will introduce you a whole new audience to the character of Mr Rogers. I am from the UK and knew very little about him. So, am glad the film was released.

Daniel Day Lewis could have done it, too. But Tom did a fantastic job.

@michaelgibbs514

4 жыл бұрын

Daniel Day Lewis could have played my left shoe and he'd be good.

Who portrays Bernie Clifton in this film?

A Beautiful Day In The Neighbourhood, is the type of film that would've had James Stewart or Cary Grant in the Tom Hanks and Matthew Rhys roles respectively, but playing a guardian angel or a man who's not coping with something in his life, instead we have a real life American children's presenter and a character loosely based on a real life journalist, standing in for the guardian angel and the man, who needs help. This isn't your typical autobiography film, it's more a Frank Capra type of movie from the 30s or the 40s, like It's A Wonderful Life and The Bishop's Wife. It's a moving and touching film about forgiveness and grieve.10/10 😀

The film lost me in the first 20 minutes, probably due to me being British and really not understanding what the hell it was all about but actually clawed back my intrigue through the rest of the film. The ending was lovely.

It's only Hanks' performance that makes it worthwhile. Despite how hard it tries, the central character's story is uninteresting...

How can you not know anything about Mr Rogers?

@ilanarhian

4 жыл бұрын

Derek Smallshorts The show wasn’t on UK TV. Do you know Blue Peter? I’m guessing not, but every Brit does.

Hanks wearing a toupee in that film

Fred Rogers was very popular in the UK. 3.2.1, dusty bin?

@PIgboyWoods

4 жыл бұрын

If I am not mistaken that was TED Rogers?

@maff1975

4 жыл бұрын

Pigboy77 yes, this film was definitely about Ted Rogers.

Robin Williams could have played him if he was still alive

Tom Hanks in any film is goin to be decent. Havnt seen the film but think it would make a better film if Fred turned out to be bad man beneath it all

What was the point of making this film?

I haven't been so bored watching a movie in such a long time. Mr Rodgers comes across as such an intruding character. The way he just directly asks questions without pulling down the walls would, in reality, have someone saying: "it's none of your business", I wanted to like it, but couldn't.

@mrcritical6751

4 жыл бұрын

he was like that in real life though he became notoriously the most difficult person to interview in America because he cared more about getting to know everybody around him instead of letting others get to know him

Watched this last night based on this review. It was hot garbage; disjointed directing, the script lacks conflict, irritating lead character, went nowhere.

I always found Mr Rogers very creepy.

Terrible film