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A Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood
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2.0
For a much better exploration of Mr. Rogers himself, stay out of this neighborhood and stick with the documentary.
Den Of Geek
4.0
This is an achievement all on its own, as its true that Hanks doesnt particularly look like Rogers.
Den Of Geek
4.5
This is an achievement all on its own, as its true that Hanks doesnt particularly look like Rogers.
Den Of Geek
3.0
Hellers film isnt a standard Rogers biopic, in the way of last years acclaimed documentary Wont You Be My Neighbor.
EW
4.4
A Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood isnt so much a biopic as it is a way to look at the way Mr. Rogers affected generations of children, young and gro ..
Rogerebert
3.0
Its a reminder that this sweet, unassuming movie has deeper sensibilities lurking beneath its surface, just like Rogers himself.
Indie Wire
4.5
As Hanks embodies him, hes the spirit thats gone out of our world, the one that needs to make a comeback.
Variety
4.0
Hanks nabs an exercise Rogers would often prescribe whenever hed deliver public speeches.
We Got This Covered
3.0
Hanks, comfortable in his twinkly eyed wheelhouse, is properly supportive its a supporting role while Rhys becomes the movies little boy, diving into ..
Time Out
4.0
Technically, this isnt really a biopic at all since Rogers isnt the true protagonist and the film only focuses on a brief, half fabricated period of t ..
The Guardian
4.4
Were still not entirely sure that the love for Jokers incel overtures isnt more of a European thing (beyond the BAFTAs, its strongest endorsement came ..
5.0
In an era that seems fatally mired in fear, anger and mistrust, A Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood arrives as something more than a movie. It feels l ..
4.5
But even in territories where audiences are unfamiliar with Fred Rogers hokey appeal, the films humour, its amiable charm offensive and its gentle wei ..
Screen Daily
4.5
Heller immerses us into the world of Fred Rogers, using Rogers perspective to peek into Lloyds mental state.
ETimes (TOI)
3.0
Just because a film is gentle in tone and seeks to impart a message about kindness and forgiveness, that doesnt make it childish.
Collider
4.5
Just because a film is gentle in tone and seeks to impart a message about kindness and forgiveness, that doesnt make it childish.
Collider
4.5
Imagine Joaquin Phoenix assigned to profile Fred Rogers thats funny.
Vulture
4.5
It ought to make you roll your eyes except that Mr. Rogers had a way of disarming doubters who fell into his orbit, and the film does, too.
Vulture
1.5
For a good while, however, Lloyd remains a doubting Thomas as well as a deeply troubled character.
The Hollywood Reporter
4.0
He wasnt a simple pile of good intentions and magical best results.
4.5
Its not only Mister Rogerss kindness that hovers over Beautiful Day, but also his creative spirit. Paying tribute to his skills as a composer, perform ..
The New York Times
4.2
Sure, this isnt an expos of Fred Rogers: In this telling, hes as kindly and pure as you expect him to be.
Paste Magazine
4.5
Sure, this isnt an expos of Fred Rogers: In this telling, hes as kindly and pure as you expect him to be.
Paste Magazine
4.0
The best thing about A Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood the reason why you should still go and see it despite its general unevenness is the performan ..
E Film Critic
4.0
A Beautiful Day in the Neighbourhood doesnt seek to explain how Rogers worked, or reaffirm why he mattered.
Telegraph
4.5
Remarkably, she doesnt just resurrect Fred Rogers as a character; she incarnates his spirit playfully, humorously, philosophically.
4.5
A Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood deftly sidesteps the schmaltz to give us a genuinely moving portrait of sincerity.
The Young Folks
4.0
It could easily be twee twaddle, but A Beautiful Day In The Neighborhood is a nuanced, formally playful delight, a perfectly pitched and played ode to ..
4.5
While plenty of Oscar hopefuls will make you cry by tearing at your heartstrings, this new biopic will inspire tears of happiness.
Cinema Blend
3.5
A Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood is a touching tale of love and forgiveness, bolstered by Hanks impressive turn as Rogers.
Screen Rant
4.4
Hanks is, not surprisingly, excellently cast, but its Hellers direction and inventive aesthetic instinct everything is washed out browns, with the exc ..
The Globe And Mail
4.4
Okay, this isnt an entirely inaccurate depiction, but cmon guys.)
The Globe And Mail
4.0
Heller immerses us into the world of Fred Rogers, using Rogersa perspective to peek into Lloydas mental state.
5.0
A moving drama about the transformative spiritual practices of Fred Rogers.
Spirituality And Practice
3.0
One gets the feeling of inner complexity, even if the film never really explores it.
One Guys Opinion
5.0
Hanks isnt as wiry and doesnt attempt the high pitched voice that made Rogers the target of generations of comedians.
Rogers Movie Nation
3.8
Goodwill permeates A Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood and Heller doesnt shy away from the anti cynical nature of the story.
ReelViews
2.0
The picture truly appreciates the Fred Rogers experience, dramatizing it without diluting it, offering a message of support thats vital in todays seem ..
Blu Ray
4.4
Heller makes A Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood into a movie movie, designed to give you the feels... but this is fine, given that this is what the m ..
Combust Ible Celluloid
3.8
Hellers decision to mold this ... narrative within the format ... of the original show is simple, yes, but also unabashedly, affectingly hopeful.
Mark Reviews Movies
3.0
In one of the films best scenes, we see Hanks as Rogers discuss the importance of a beloved childhood toy and cannot help but recognize the irony of T ..
4.5
But, again, this movie isnt about Rogers himself: He takes a backseat here, which should worry anybody who might face Hanks for a best supporting acto ..
Usa Today
4.4
Filmmaker Marielle Heller delivers a consistently compelling drama that is, perhaps unsurprisingly, at its best whenever Hanks true life figure is on ..
Reel Film Reviews
4.5
was done so well and it made you think about your own relationships and connections.
You Tube
4.0
Captures the spirit of Mr. Rogers the spirit of kindness, his insight, and underneath it all, a really deep understanding of sorrow.
You Tube
4.5
A very disarming film anchored by incredible performances from BOTH Hanks & Rhys. Kudos to director Heller too. But advising adults is more complicate ..
You Tube
1.5
Tom Hanks intermittently elevates a well intended but predictable drama that follows Christmas related conventions.
You Tube
3.5
Sorry to say but Mr. Rogers always annoyed me a little. Hanks is so good at portraying Rogers that he annoyed me too. Otherwise the movie is fine.
You Tube
4.5
Beautifully set up...a really strange, really interesting, really oddly uplifting film...
You Tube
3.5
Eventually just watching Tom Hanks makes you teary eyes, dont forget to carry a lot of tissues.
FilmiBeat
3.0
This is an effective and moving film with very strong performances.
Lariat
4.5
One can only hope this offering from director Marielle Heller doesnt get snubbed like its predecessor because its pretty great and the sort of cinemat ..
Screen It
4.0
The directors adaptation is a nonsensical, deeply convoluted disaster that wastes an enjoyably oddball cast.
Independent
4.0
Saving Private Ryan (1998) Hollywoods most vivid and devastating portrait of war is another film that recognises Hankss importance as a movie star.
Independent
4.0
Saving Private Ryan (1998) Hollywoods most vivid and devastating portrait of war is another film that recognises Hankss importance as a movie star.
Independent
4.0
And thats the movie the slow wearing down of a reporters cynicism through the inherent decency of, yes, a hokey kid show guy.
Rolling Stone
4.0
Like Rogers work, this is a film that cuts directly through surfaces to encourage people to express the truth about being human, even if its painful. ..
Shadows On The Wall
4.5
But just as Mr. Rogers used his show to talk about big issues with children in a tone that was softer and more halting than youd expect, so does Helle ..
The Wrap
3.1
She doesnt like the word it overlooks the flaws and failings that made her husband such a remarkable person.
News Day
4.5
Morgan Nevilles terrific 2018 documentary Wont You Be My Neighbor already tilled that territory.
Cs Monitor
5.0
First of all, just last year saw a terrific documentary about Rogers, and secondly, its the rare biopic that doesnt wander into predictability.
New York Post
1.5
Characters such as Mr Rogers dont make for thrilling protagonists.
Hindustan Times
4.5
Technically, this isnt really a biopic at all since Rogers isnt the true protagonist and the film only focuses on a brief, half fabricated period of t ..
The Guardian
3.0
You hired me as an investigative journalist I dont do puff pieces!
Az Central
2.5
Its hard to tune in to the fervent tone of straight faced sincerity which permeates every scene... If we ever needed proof that our flaws make us huma ..
Smh
1.5
Even if you think Rogers psychological model is simplistic, you cant help but climb aboard.
Npr
4.5
The Rhys stuff is fine but his is a predictable journey and every moment Rogers isnt on screen feels like an opportunity lost.
Star Tribune
5.0
This isnt a movie about him as a person or, at least, its that only tangentially.
4.4
This is a movie of heart, empathy and invention, but its no biopic last years award winning doc Wont You Be My Neighbor already covered that ground.
Toronto Star
1.5
The ever present potential for bathos in a movie about accessing ones own inner child is offset by a dedication to visual whimsy and playfulness that ..
Slate
4.0
Hanks is masterful as he captures the measured cadences of Rogers speech pattern and his cosy cardigan manner, but he also lets us see the deeper leve ..
Flim List
4.5
Heller doesnt provide an expos of Rogers or spoon feed us his niceties.
Film Inquiry
5.0
Seemingly effortlessly, Tom Hanks embodies Fred Rogers deep humility, authentic affection and unconditional acceptance.
Susang Ranger
4.5
While on the outside A Beautiful Day might seem like a biopic on Fred Rogers, it isnt that.
Flickering Myth
4.5
Simple and sincere, it doesnt try to be anything other than what it is: A touching homage to a folk hero of American kids TV, seen through the eyes of ..
Flickering Myth
4.0
Its a tearjerker illustrating how much every second of life matters; it should be spent rebuilding frail connections, not further damaging them
Flickering Myth
4.0
In the hands of many filmmakers, its easy to imagine a saccharine, hagiographic biopic of legendary childrens TV star Fred Rogers, but rather than off ..
Flickering Myth
4.5
Vogel asks a producer, Does this happen often She answers, Every day.)
New Yorker
4.5
If you dont get the confirmation within 10 minutes, please check your spam folder.
Time
4.5
A film like this can turn into an unbearably soppy four hankies tale.
The New Indian Express
3.0
This is the story of Lloyd Vogels interaction with Mr. Rogers, and thats enough.
The Film Stage
5.0
A kind of gentle and deeply affecting filmmaking that is completely original and reflective of Rogers himself.
Chicago Tribune
3.8
Hanks, especially, keeps the trolley on the rails, and everything Heller is after in this film comes together in a remarkable final shot...
Chicago Tribune
4.0
Lloyd doesnt expect much from the man, assuming that hes just a facade and the real Mister Rogers couldnt possibly be so perfect offscreen.
Bullz-Eye
3.1
Lets go ahead and call Marielle Heller the most skillful director working in Hollywood at the moment, because I cant think of anyone else who could ke ..
Boston Globe
4.0
I hope people realize this movie isnt really about Mister Rogers.
Uproxx
4.0
Hankss subtle, occasionally creepy performance admits the possibility a crease in the corner of the actors eye that Rogers knows what hes up to here.
The Irish Times
4.5
Hanks doesnt just convey the otherworldly charm of a celebrity, though.
The Atlantic
4.3
It doesnt take long for the cynical Lloyd to realize theres something special about Rogers who doesnt seem to possess a sarcastic bone in his body.
Lyles Movie Files
4.5
As Rogers, Hanks also captures the essence of the man hes playing, without feeling like hes just doing an imitation.
Birth Movies Death
4.5
A Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood isnt the kind of biopic that makes any scathing attempts to reveal the skeletons in Mister Rogers closet.
Birth Movies Death
4.0
What a difference a day makes, when its a day as beautiful as this.
Standard
3.5
...far too superficial. We never get to know who Mr. Rogers was and how he came to be what he was. What you saw on TV is what you get here, and thats ..
Tony Medley
4.5
At first, this doesnt satisfy Lloyd, because it sounds too simple.
Pajiba
3.0
Its a movie that feels like a trip to Mister Rogers Neighborhood.
Detroit News
4.5
Owen Gleiberman in Variety terms Hanks performance as transporting and writes, In A Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood, Hanks isnt just good hes transp ..
Firstpost
4.5
Its hard not to wish that the story was as consistently good as the man and performance at its center... The temptation is nevertheless simply to give ..
Cnn
4.4
A Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood is not a biopic about Mr. Rogers, its a biopic about the values that defined Mr. Rogers. Thats an important distin ..
Aisle Seat
4.5
A fascinating and moving character play which offers the notion that being kind is hard work and, while worth it, a constant effort.
Forbes
3.5
This unusual blending of biopic, quaint comedy and light drama is a resolutely odd, yet undeniably endearing examination of the lifes work and lasting ..
Herald Sun
3.0
Featuring an uncanny performance by Tom Hanks and an emotionally vulnerable Matthew Rhys, A Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood is a wonderfully kind an ..
Consequence Of Sound
4.5
A Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood sneaks around the barriers we throw up in adulthood, finding the kid inside of us who just wants to know we are lo ..
Vox
4.0
A warm hearted quasi biopic focused on the Pittsburgh childrens television star Mr. Rogers, played by a Tom Hanks on his very best form (not that he i ..
Hey U Guys
3.0
This isnt a biopic, and theres nothing predictable or lazy about the incredible sweetness of its story.
The Play List
3.8
Hellers take... treats the childrens broadcaster not so much as a person with a life story worth profiling, but as a contagion for radical ways of sub ..
Film Freak Central
4.0
He doesnt look or sound much like Rogers, really, but within minutes thats simply not an issue.
Now Toronto
4.5
Of course, as the film amply demonstrates, you cant really heal and move on if you cant forgive.
Film Ink
4.0
It leaves us with an appreciation for Fred Rogers, and how much we could use someone of his temperament today.
Maki At The Movies
2.0
Its always obvious that Hanks is playing a part (though hes thoroughly watchable in every scene).
4.0
For those seeking comfort, kindness and a sense of cherishing in a turbulent world that seems to reward cruelty over caring, A Beautiful Day will be c ..
Games Radar
4.0
Fred Rogers didnt live to see the film, but its a timely reminder that young children need someone to guide them gently through lifes ups and downs. A ..
Raidió Teilifís Éireann
4.0
As warm and feel good as Beautiful Day might be, it is also very open about the fact that not only is empathy necessary, its also something thats diff ..
Star Burst Magazine
4.5
Heller brings her usual wit and playfulness to proceedings, side stepping mawkish sentimentality in favour of matter of fact pragmatism.
Lw Lies
3.0
Heller brings her usual wit and playfulness to proceedings, side stepping mawkish sentimentality in favour of matter of fact pragmatism.
Lw Lies
4.5
The end result is nothing short of a therapeutic experience, and I will happily admit that it caused tears to well in the eyes of even this oft cynica ..
Abc
4.5
Hellers direction isnt flashy but in its directness, the characters and emotions underneath are allowed to come to the fore.
Nz Herald
5.0
A Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood doesnt actually begin in a living room with a denim sofa that was your writers personal experience.
Digital Spy
5.0
The movie is brilliantly framed like an episode of Mister Rogers Neighborhood, where Tom Hanks perfectly embodies Fred Rogers and his overwhelming pat ..
Stl Today
4.5
Its unusual to witness real cinematic magic these days, but the Fred Rogers biopic A Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood absolutely has it.
The Stranger
3.0
Quite frankly, thats one of the traits that surface in the best writers.
Cleve Land
4.0
The film feels at once adventurous and classically simple. And of all things, lovely as disarmingly, implausibly so as Mister Rogers.
Ft
4.0
Rhys (The Americans) delivers precisely the right dose of world weary cynicism, while Hanks perfectly captures the quiet intensity and cadence of the ..
Stuff
4.0
Even a documentary as lovely as last years Wont You Be My Neighbor couldnt move beyond a high level recounting of Fred Rogers pathos.
Film Racket
3.8
Its a creative touch, as well as a reminder that the world isnt as big and scary as we thinkas long as we share our fears with someone who cares.
Larsen On Film
4.5
A Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood isnt solely about Fred Rogers.
Vanity Fair
3.0
Watching Hanks here should propel non Americans to YouTube to find televised interviews with Rogers and excerpts from his late afternoon half hour sho ..
The Arts Desk
5.0
This is a film that should have been too twee, schmaltzy and far too sentimental for us cynical Brits.
The Sun
4.5
Given the nature of the production, sticky sweetness threatens at every turn, along with naked contrivance. Yet the movie bets on goodness, and wins.
Wsj
4.0
But in this case, Lloyd isnt just telling Rogers story; hes the receptacle of his ministrations.
The Filmy Ap
3.0
If youre young enough to remember watching Mister Rogers Neighborhood, youll recognize how amazingly well Hanks captures the essence of Fred Rogers.
Patriot Ledger
4.4
Hanks tender portrayal not so much an impersonation, though he accurately captures Rogers mannerisms, as a personification of the mans goodness.
Sltrib
4.5
And my initial disinterest neglected one very important ingredient: filmmaker Marielle Heller.
Film
3.5
Hanks is the films strength, and Vogels scenes of self absorption and analysis narrowly avoid veering into clich.
Scmp
4.4
Hanks is simply extraordinary here and reminds us once again why hes truly one of this generations most gifted, versatile actors.
4.5
And theres one standout scene midway in the film thats so trippy, it almost feels misplaced.
Ign
3.0
A Beautiful Day in the Neighbourhood captures the essence of Fred Rogers and is likely to put a smile on the toughest of faces. He was one of a kind.
The Film Pie
3.8
With so much time devoted to Lloyds world, A Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood doesnt have room for any sort of standard arc about Fred Rogers.
Chicago Sun Times
4.6
Unfortunately, Battaglia doesnt provide enough revelations about her past.
Nyc Movie Guru
4.0
But if hes going to do it, hes going to go into the same way he does every interview, which is assuming the worst about his subject.
Punch Drunk Critics
4.0
It doesnt help that his editor has assigned him a four hundred word fluff piece on Mister Rogers.
Movie Web
4.5
Marielle Heller has made a special film that will hopefully create a whole new generation of Mister Rogers fandom.
We Live Entertainment
4.0
Hanks and Rhys are in fine form, and the real surprise I found was Hellers stylish direction, which made the experience of seeing this film all the ri ..
We Live Entertainment
4.5
It isnt an impression or a caricature, but Hanks nicely captures the essence of a very special human being.
Dead Line
1.5
Too bad theres little room for spontaneity or happy accidents in this overly gimmicky film.
Film Comment
4.5
By blending the very serious with the childlike, Hellers film locates real feeling in what could easily have been a run of the mill tearjerker.
Film Comment
5.0
The mans television talents and insistence on neighborly love need little embellishment, merely Hanks understated, unpretentious performance.
One Room With A View
5.0
After all, hes Mister Rogersthe man we grew up watching on television.
Solzy At The Movies
3.8
Meanwhile, hes comically amusing when he enters the world of Mister Rogers Neighborhood, dumbfounded by its genuine sense of pure goodness.
Awards Circuit
4.5
Feeling inadequate Remember that youre the only one out there like you, and thats a wonderful thing.
Bitly
3.5
Hanks quiet, slow energy in this film isnt anything like the performances hes known for, where hes usually fast talking or commanding.
Bitly
3.0
A fundamentally nice film that is well structured and confidently executed ... but it still lacks a lasting vigour to elevate it.
The Skinny
3.0
Quite how seriously were supposed to take all this is up for debate; like Jack Nicholsons Grand Guignol performance in The Shining and much of David L ..
Scots Man
3.2
For those with cherished memories of Rogers, it may be downright discombobulating.
Film Avclub
3.0
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Film Avclub
1.5
Tom Hanks carefully wrought portrayal of Rogers is A Beautiful Days saving grace.
The Daily Beast
4.3
Everyone at the screening I attended sat in quiet, contemplative attention for almost all of Hanks equally quiet, contemplative performance.
Or Lando Weekly
4.5
Here we have a movie thats unashamedly heartwarming, and yet captivating as well. (
reason
4.5
There hasnt been a finer study of everyday human emotions all year.
Alternate Ending
4.5
When Lloyd says, You cant be for real, Mr. Rogers looks genuinely confused.
Lainey Gossip
3.8
This subject matter must have been a fascinating lurch for Heller, whose previous film, last years wonderful Can You Ever Forgive Me, centered on two ..
Seattle Times
3.0
A BEAUTIFUL DAY IN THE NEIGHBORHOOD is an unassuming film that gently shows Fred Rogers uncanny ability to break the cycle of cynicism thats inflicted ..
Fresh Fiction
4.0
That fantastical undertaking is the real subject of Hellers film.
Seven Day Svt
3.0
Lloyd has a reputation for being a cynical, hard hitting writer, whom people dont want interviewing them.
Tony Mack
3.5
Its difficult to think of anyone other than Tom Hanks playing Mister Rogers, and the actor has picked another Oscar nomination for the role.
The Indian Express
4.5
Though modesty isnt among the ingredients here, the concoction fizzes merrily.
Original Cin
3.0
This is Lloyds story, with Fred Rogers character reflected via his effect on his new friend. But Hanks, whos made a career out of portraying decent me ..
Original Cin
3.5
At a time when so many mainstream movies are loud and brash and noisy, this subdued character study is a genuinely pleasurable experience.
The Australian
3.5
A Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood is among those rare films of post truth era that makes you believe that good people do exist even among television ..
News18
4.0
A Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood is her most ambitious and powerful project to date, proving shes one of todays incredible filmmakers who challenge ..
Rendy Reviews
4.0
A Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood is her most ambitious and powerful project to date, proving shes one of todays incredible filmmakers who challenge ..
Rendy Reviews
4.4
A Beautiful Day isnt attempting to tell the whole Fred Rogers tale.
Third Coast Review
1.5
Doing anything else doesnt seem quite like living is exactly the kind of hysterically overwrought balderdash that editors stomped all over, even when ..
National Review
1.5
The films title suggests kinship; the lessons Rogers imparts to Vogel suggest forgiveness and spiritual belief.
National Review
3.5
But credit goes to Hanks, who doesnt hide Rogers blemishes and problems.
The New Paper
2.0
Anyone who watches it will be moved and is almost guaranteed to be a kinder, happier, more open hearted person by the end of the film.
Movie Mom
3.0
Through an absence of sound, the director gives power to dialogue, reflections, discomforts and emotional needs.
3.8
A Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood doesnt solve the mystery of Mister Rogers.
Datebook Sfchronicle
3.1
Morgan Nevilles richly detailed documentary never allowed the myth to eclipse the man, which isnt the case here.
Film Frenzy
3.8
Her big studio movie is filled with delectable humor and genuine feeling.
Sf Examiner
4.4
Fred isnt the star of Its a Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood, technically speaking.
Hollywood Into To
3.5
The prickly Lloyd is awfully hard to root for, and he doesnt come around easily.
Us Magazine
4.5
Rhys, meanwhile, rises to the challenge of expressing the emotions of a man who doesnt quite recognize them himself.
Mash Able
4.5
It feels like an episode of Mister Rogers Neighborhood, both in form (some great production quirks I cant spoil here) and its deep hearted sincerity.
Mid West Film Journal
4.4
Tom Hanks, perfectly cast, delivers a performance that affects the serene, calming demeanor but complicates it by suggesting that even Mister Rogers s ..
Am Ny
5.0
But A Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood isnt the story of Mr. Rogers.
4.5
Heller once again proves she is an incredible director of actors.
Thril List
4.5
The film invites us into Rogers outlook, ultimately allowing us to know him in a way that no by the numbers biopic ever could.
Battleship Pretension
4.5
While it has much warmth and deserves its PG rating, director Marielle Heller doesnt necessarily take a safe approach.
Entertainment Voice
3.0
So if you want to learn more about Mr. Rogers, youre better off checking out the doc Wont You Be My Neighbor instead.
The Only Critic
4.5
Cooper is as good as hes ever been hes simply a dynamic force in this movie.
Kaplan Vs Kaplan
4.4
You read that right: Mr. Rogers isnt on screen for half the movie.
Heral
3.5
Matthew Rhys too, as Lloyd offers a wonderfully subtle and unforced work here.
Sify
3.5
Of course, A Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood never feels like a syrupy sermon.
Firstpost
3.8
How fortunate, then, that A Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood, the new movie from Marielle Heller (Can You Ever Forgive Me), doesnt even try to replic ..
Film Festival Today
4.0
Theres an awful lot of pain here, and yet director Hellers restraint keeps key scenes from becoming gruesomely sentimental...
Adelaide Review
1.5
Ultimately, if youre after an accurate and powerful portrayal of the legacy of Fred Rogers, youre still better off watching Wont You Be My Neighbor, w ..
Battle Royale With Cheese
4.5
A Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood is an incredibly impressive and uplifting film with a touching message and a heartwarming performance from Tom Han ..
Battle Royale With Cheese
4.5
The new film, starring Tom Hanks, doesnt make us feel good by taking us away from the difficulties of the world.
World Wng
4.5
As it turns out, the Catholic Churchs belief in redemptive grace through Christ doesnt exactly apply to ex cons in Poland.
Crooked Marquee
3.0
Rogers is actually not the main character in A Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood, and the movie isnt a biopic.
Crooked Marquee
4.5
A Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood is one giant, beautiful contradiction.
Geek Girl Authority
4.5
It is not a biopic of Fred Rogers, its not a happy little movie for kids, its not a tribute to childrens television.
Parent Previews
4.4
Based on the article by Tom Junod, Vogels story may be predictable but that doesnt make it any less meaningful.
Illinois Times
1.5
Without a doubt was the best candidate to play Rogers in this pleasant but predictable film about kindness.
4.0
But Rogers knows this make believe isnt a wish that just becomes true.
Cinema Express
2.0
Creepy performances, a mediocre story, reliance on nostalgia, and disinterested direction turn this mess into a flop almost as soon as the opening cre ..
Screen Zealots
5.0
A Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood is the most important movie of 2019, with an absolutely vital message of kindness and understanding.
Hollywood News
1.5
The formula works, in part, because it retains strands of the original story, pounded out by writer Tom Junod.
Kdhx
4.5
But thats nitpicking against the larger message, purpose and success of this movie.
Critics Notebook
4.0
Hanks is a beacon of warmth and humanity from the moment he zips up his trademark red cardigan and addresses the audience.
Aarp
4.5
By the end, you dont just think of Fred Rogers as a miracle worker.
Saportare Port
3.0
The scenes with Mr. Rogers are some of the best in any movie this year, but the rest is hollow, generic tripe I couldnt care less about.
4.0
Sweet and inspiring, though Im not sure this is the best possible movie to be made about Mr. Rogers.
Splice Today
3.0
It seems to me a biographical drama with good intentions relating part of the life of the television host, Fred Rogers. But it is too sweetened for my ..
3.5
Tom Hanks is fantastic as Mr. Rogers in this charming, optimistic and affecting drama.
4.5
A beautiful film about the persistent influence of one person who embodies the very best qualities of kindness, empathy and love.
L.A. Biz
4.0
But Marielle Hellers wise, sophisticated A Beautiful Day in the Neighbourhood turns out to be something rare a warm hearted film that even cynics can ..
Bbc
3.8
Hanks does it again. His portrayal of Mr. Rogers is strong enough to make this family drama an endearing and fun little movie. .
4.0
y equal measure, A Beautiful Day In The Neighborhood is affecting, human, and honest. How rare it is for dramas with real life characters, at this tim ..
Entertainment Ie
4.5
Whats smart about A Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood is that its built for both lifelong fans of Fred Rogers and his show as much as its built for no ..
Pgh City Paper
4.5
Heller chose to show who Mister Rogers through the eyes of a skeptic, which is effective in its own way. Even though this is a much darker take, Helle ..
Movies and Shakers
4.5
Wouldnt we all like to have a Fred Rogers in our life This lovely film allows us to indulge in wish fulfillment, which is something movies do so well. ..
Leonard Mal
4.4
This is in no small part due to Hanks uncanny performance, which doesnt seem so much an imitation as a channelling of Rogers spirit.
From the Front Row
4.5
It seems Marielle Heller (Can You You Ever Forgive Me The Diary of a Teenage Girl) has directed a film that is beautiful for the overall feeling more ..
At Home In Hollywood
3.0
That doesnt mean I think the whole endeavor is an unqualified success.
Looking Closer
3.0
I dont know if thats true, but theres so much violence and theres so much to be confused by, and to feel lost in.
Showbiz Junkies
4.0
The movie is a poignant and humanist story about solidarity, friendship, and forgiveness that offers viewers a charming and honest experience.
Enfil Me
3.0
With two time Oscar winner and Americas dad Tom Hanks (Forrest Gump) portraying the soft spoken Rogers, thats not a difficult request.
Sa Current
4.0
Hanks doesnt love Fred Rogers as much as he entirely accepts him, and thats the magic of this performance.
Maddwolf
4.0
Theres an unrelenting determination behind Rogers actions thats terribly charming.
The Jam Report
4.0
The beauty of the film stems from Tom Hanks effortless performance.
Ndtv
4.5
Beautiful, honest, sensitive, and precise, this is the homage that Rogers deserved. The talent of Heller and Hanks, among others, made it possible.
La Nación (Argentina)
4.0
The power of the story is such that we believe that Tom Hanks is in his daily life in the roles he represents.
3.0
But A Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood is a perfectly serviceable and amiable film.
rachelsreviews.net
3.0
The movies success relies heavily on the conversations between Hanks and Rhys, moments which will not only make you think about the characters in the ..
Worldo Free L
4.5
Hanks reigns mild mannered... Heller exceeds even her wondrous work in Can You Ever Forgive Me
812 Film Reviews
4.0
A Beautiful Day In The Neighborhood is a movie that everyone should watch. It proves that the best thing to do, in any situation, is to be kind and fo ..
Mama's Geeky
4.0
His patience and intelligence are all thats needed to give Lloyd pause to see through the emotional barriers hes set up as defense mechanisms against ..
Jaredmobarak
4.0
A film that, like the interesting director and writer Marielle Hellers previous works... investigates the soul of its characters with a special affect ..
El antepenúltimo mohicano ..
4.3
Constant correlations to the real life Mister Rogers Neighborhood, director Marielle Heller (Can You Ever Forgive Me, The Diary of a Teenage Girl), de ..
The Hollywood Outsider
4.5
The casting of Tom Hanks as Mr. Rogers might make one assume were in for a gentle feel good movie. Thankfully, the end results are savvier and more in ..
The Movie Minute
4.0
Thanks to Hanks lovely performance, it is comfort cinema at its best.
Flick Feast
5.0
Another superbly tuned project by director Marielle Heller, this miraculously swerves the schmaltz to create something quietly profound and spiritual. ..
Metro News
5.0
Rogers is certainly its beating heart, but his presence isnt an examination of his life.
ComicBook.com
5.0
An absolutely beautiful film expertly acted and directed, with Marielle Hellers pacing allowing silences that give room for nuanced storytelling that ..
4.5
Without spoiling anything, Ill simply say its an amazing feat, a delicate balance between actor and filmmaking thats rare to achieve.
KCCI (Des Moines, IA)
1.5
Who doesnt But for Lloyd, used to locking horns with corruption and exposing liars, it seems like a demotion.
Memphis Flyer
4.5
But Rogers knows this make believe isnt a wish that just becomes true.
Cinema Express
4.5
Any expectation you may have for this movie is unmatched by the unexpected surprise of seeing Matthew Rhys and Tom Hanks in a subtle acting duel.
Fotogramas
4.5
A sweet, sensitive film thats a little formulaic but is incredibly directed by Marielle Heller, whose career remains an absolute treat to watch.
Vanyaland
5.0
It is an excellent, inspiring and moving film one that defies any critical distance or detachment.
Pitts Burgh Magazine
3.0
And thats the radical heart of this sweet but never cloying biopic.
Book & Film Globe
4.5
Heller avoids the obvious and schmaltziest plot routes to craft a deeper, richer story that tugs at your heart in the most pleasurable ways.
That Shelf
4.5
One of the years most creative, surprising and intelligent films.
Awards Watch
4.5
There are few films these days that feel like such a familiar and sorely needed balm for stressful times.
Arts Fuse
4.5
Lloyd didnt always like it, and as a viewer, neither did I. It took the entire film to realize how powerful an experience it was.
Lagniappe Mobile
3.0
Caveat Spectator: Brief violence; some cursing and limited profanity; mature themes.
Nc Register
5.0
A Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood isnt about Mister Rogers, its about Lloyd.
But Why Tho? A Geek Commun ..
4.0
An important thing to know about A Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood is that the film isnt a biopic about Fred Rogers.
Reel Reviews
1.5
I never should have doubted him as theres a sharp slyness to Hanks Mister Rogers.
Wbur
2.5
What a gift he was, and how proud he would be to know that this movie exists in this world.
Movie Show Plus
4.4
He doesnt want to do it, thinking its beneath him as an edgy gonzo journalist and thinking its not humanly possible for anyone to be as kind as Mr. Ro ..
Wtop
4.5
Of course, A BEAUTIFUL DAY IN THE NEIGHBORHOOD doesnt throw all childhood callbacks out the window.
4.0
If Vogel asks a question he doesnt like, Rogers bats it away so gently that its almost impossible to tell hes dodging.
VultureHound
2.5
Tom Hanks effortlessly transforms into Mr. Rogers, but what really makes the film work is the attention to detail and honesty of the storytelling.
Mad About Movies Podcast
4.0
And again, if youve seen the documentary, the more you begin to appreciate Hanks nuanced performance.
1.5
It has valid ideas, but... the movie ends up being quite cloying... I believe the movie could have been much more disturbing.
4.5
Just how inspired it was, to not be a run of the mill biopic about Mr. Rogers...this is really cool what they did here, and the more I thought about i ..
Double Toasted
3.5
Getting the most unhateable actor in America to play one of the most beloved American cultural figures is a home run before you even step up to the pl ..
Movies 8 My Life Blog Spot ..
3.8
More than a straight biopic about Fred Rogers, it plays as a celebration of the late TV hosts unforgettable legacy of love, compassion and respect. To ..
3.8
Vogel keeps trying to get Rogers to open up, but hes clearly not comfortable talking about himself.
Baltimore Magazine
3.5
Notebook in hand, hes determined to peel back the happy feel good layers of Rogers in the desperate hope of finding a monster inside.
Newshub (NZ)
3.0
Heller brings intense close ups into her attentive filmmaking methods, delivering a heart rendering tribute to a man of generosity that, although sing ..
Always Good Movies
4.0
Having already portrayed Walt Disney, another figure instrumental in the shaping of so many childhoods, it only makes sense that Hanks would be tapped ..
The Lamplight Review
4.5
Tom Hanks is a decent Fred Rogers, capturing the essence of the mans message though falling a bit short on his intonations.
Ian Thomas Malone
4.5
Hes as good hes ever been as Rogers despite the inherent lack of showiness of the role.
CultureMap
4.5
You dont get more perfect casting than the worlds most likeable actor playing one of historys most likeable guys.
Tucson Weekly
3.5
More Mr. Rogers and less of the made up story. The article the movie is based on is more interesting than this film. Tom Hanks nails the part but I wa ..
Kxl
3.0
Only last year, A Private War the biopic formed around a Vanity Fair piece on war correspondent Marie Colvin hit cinemas.
NME
3.0
Know this, then, when choosing to swing by: aside from its whimsical miniatures of the Neighborhood set, Hellers indulgent hood is otherwise detour fr ..
4.5
Its a performance that doesnt particularly stand out in any way, but Rhys offers enough character development to pay off the films overall conceit.
3.0
The Mister Rogers film should not be confused with Morgan Nevilles 2018, five star documentary, Wont You Be My Neighbor Honestly, this new feature pal ..
Jmuvies Blog Spot
4.0
Like Fred Rogers himself, the film is disarming and subversive in its optimism and hope.
4.4
The documentary Wont You Be My Neighbor beautifully told that story already.
Reel Talk with Chuck and P ..
4.5
A Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood serves as a lovely companion piece to Wont You Be My Neighbor, last years sweet documentary about Rogers.
Bay Area Reporter
3.0
A Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood effectively captures the goodness that Rogers saw in everyone.
4.5
Waves sneaks up on you, and the trailer for it definitely doesnt do it justice.
Awards Daily
4.5
We have Lloyd Vogel (Matthew Rhys) playing Tom Junod, a cynical journalist who when assigned the task of writing a 500 word essay on an American hero ..
Awards Daily
4.0
A film thats perhaps too good for the current climate but needed all the same as its old fashioned craft and positive outlook on existence suggests th ..
Brisbanista
4.0
However, one doesnt necessarily need context to enjoy this film, we all know a good man when we see one and A Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood is a t ..
Cinemacy
2.2
Chris Cooper sings surprisingly well, but what he doesnt do well is come in and create the abandoned father looking for forgiveness.
Texas Art & Film
3.0
A Beautiful Day In The Neighborhood almost feels like an exercise in deep nostalgia.
4.0
Physically, theres a difference, and Hanks doesnt try to mimic the subjects mannerisms and voice.
Times Herald
4.5
Thankfully, it doesnt appear as a speech from the good conducts of bible or a personality development program.
GlamSham
3.0
A Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood is like a hug of a film, but not the warm and fuzzy kind you get from watching something nice. Its a sobering embr ..
The Filtered Lens
3.5
Many will be surprised to realize that Mr. Rogers (and Tom Hanks) is a supporting character here and not the main focus of the film.
Should I See It
3.5
It has gaping issues with its scripting, however when Tom Hanks shows up he reinvigorates life back into the films flaws.
4.5
Its a journey to learn about their ancestors, their family history, and bridge a gap to make Arendelle safe again Is It Worth Your Trip to the Movies ..
4.5
A spiritually fulfilling film that gets you on the verge of tears, not because its sad, but because its so full of kindness.
Pólvora
4.5
Tells us that ultimately, we can believe in ourselves and others, and if you just try at it, things will usually work out.
Pop Culture Leftovers
4.5
A Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood might make a certain demographic in America go nostalgic for its slice of lost childhood, but also manages to reac ..
4.5
Even if it doesnt inspire you to be the Mister Rogers you want to see in the world, it should hopefully serve as a reminder to be kind even when its h ..
4.0
Marielle Heller did a charming and heartwarming movie that truly understands the complexity of its characters and tackles them with ambitious form.
Código espagueti
3.0
It takes a moment to get past the fact that youre watching Tom Hanks, but after a while it doesnt really matter.
Shake Fire
4.5
This isnt a karaoke performance; Tom Hanks isnt simply copying Rogers mannerisms and speaking voice.
VitalThrills.com
4.5
Instead, Heller, complemented by a pitch perfect Tom Hanks performance (the casting doesnt get more poetic) welcomes the curiosity about the man behin ..
Arré
4.4
Audiences may be surprised to learn that Beautiful Day isnt a straight biopic.
Deseret News (Salt Lake Ci ..
4.5
A beautiful Day in the Neighborhood is not only touching, but it also has a wonderful healing message.
Proceso
3.0
But when its gliding along at peak efficiency which is most of the time Beautiful Day makes a heartfelt case for emotional transparency.
4.0
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DC Film Girl
5.0
Heller found a gem of a tale to retell and gives audiences a powerfully uplifting story based on reality.
Reel Honestre Views
4.5
A BEAUTIFUL DAY IN THE NEIGHBORHOOD is a more intelligent and lasting biopic than most conventional modern attempts.
4.8
This film delivers affecting lessons on how to make a lasting impact with others through an engrossing story and genuine performances.
Colbybryant.com
4.5
On one hand hes positively creepy, on the other hes like a new age guru who wants to help you discover your inner child.
Australian Financial Revie ..
4.5
He deflects Lloyds confrontational questions with a beatific smile.
Truth Dig
4.5
He delivers an understated performance that doesnt attempt an impersonation, but succeeds in capturing the essence of Fred Rogers.
Rochester City Newspaper
4.0
So if you go watch the Mister Rogers movie (and I recommend you do), be prepared to learn and open your heart, but dont expect a biography about Miste ..
Lola Lambchops
3.0
Hanks limited screen time doing an impersonation isnt enough to save a film thats told from a lackluster point of view.
Galveston Daily News
4.5
From the first frame onward, its apparent that Heller isnt interested in a traditional birth life death biopic.
Deep Focus Review
1.5
A Beautiful Day In the Neighborhood isnt a bad movie, its just a predictable and common one that doesnt do justice to a person who turned out to be on ..
Mulling Movies
4.5
But by the end of the movie, hes also kind of not NOT Mr. Rogers.
KMUW - Wichita Public Radi ..
3.0
Hanks brings peaceful energy to Mr. Rogers, leaving a desire for more of him and less of the underdeveloped journalist at the center of the film. Crea ..
4.5
Hanks isnt merely doing an impression, but hes also not completely lost in the role either; its a fine line the actor treads carefully that doesnt see ..
5.0
A story about the power of kindness outlasting cynicism, The film carried by a masterful performance by Tom Hanks as he steps into the sweater and sho ..
CinemaDebate
4.0
Heller evidently excels at these kinds of narratives. Here, she presents an enchanting tale in which a cynics world is turned upside down when he find ..
The Jewish Chronicle
4.5
Mr. Rodgers doesnt know Lloyds troubles, but he seems to sense it.
4.5
The world could use a billion Fred Rogers, or a million in positions of power. Tom Hanks gives an incredible performance in this brilliantly directed ..
Seventh Art Studio
3.0
She makes a film that invites us to engage with our own troubles and gratitude, a bold risk thats all the more impressive for how its pulled off with ..
Film Mixtape
4.5
It allows the viewer to reflect upon his own life, while enjoying an impeccably directed and sublimely performed story.
4.0
And intent on bringing out the best in everyone he meets, hes essentially an American Paddington Bear, but without the marmalade sandwiches.
The Sunday People
3.0
A Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood is hokey, heartfelt, completely enthralling and as clich as it sounds, a film needed in todays world. It benefits ..
Akron Beacon Journal
4.0
Director Marielle Heller continues Rogers vision in this very very McFeeley movie
The Canberra Times
4.0
This fast paced Marielle Heller directorial doesnt delve much into the technical aspects, besides cleverly going back and forth between the nostalgic ..
3.0
Hanks perfectly embodies Fred Rogers magnetic charisma in the film.
Cloture Club
4.5
It could have been such a caricature of Mr. Rogers, but you find that the central story arc isnt about him, but about an avatar of a cynical world eve ..
3.5
This doesnt mean she exploits Mr. Roger as a therapeutic exercise for Lloyd.
High on Films
3.5
Reluctantly, Lloyd sets an appointment with Mr. Rogers (Tom Hanks), only to discover that Rogers doesnt have a TV persona.
Prairie Dog Magazine
3.0
A Beautiful Day in the Neighbourhood is by degrees charming, heartbreaking, uplifting and, ultimately, a full rebuke of modern cynicism.
Cultural Conversation
5.0
Here, though, those twin demons run full speed into a wall of charity and acceptance, and although the collision is momentarily messy, in the end ther ..
4.5
A viewing of Morgan Nevilles documentary Wont You Be My Neighbor before watching Hellers film is all youll really need.
Quelle Movies
4.5
Tucked (2018 Netflix 80 mins) A small indie that is so charming and darkly funny.
Charlotte Sometimes Goes t ..
4.0
If youre looking for a documentary about Mister Rogers, you wont get it here.
Lucy Goes to Hollywood
4.5
Theres an existential quality to Arctic, a tremendously moving meditation on how we persevere through near insurmountable hardships, what it takes to ..
Fortune
3.0
A Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood brings the shoulder to lean on and the guidance that we cherished as children and so desperately need as adults.
1.5
In an interesting twist, the director depicts Mr. Rogers, as a secondary character
El Heraldo
4.5
First of all, just last year saw a terrific documentary about Rogers, and secondly, its the rare biopic that doesnt wander into predictability or chee ..
New York Post
4.5
A Beautiful Day has the ability to take risks without betraying its inspiration.
Sioux City Journal
4.0
Its an airtight little fable of fingers linked in a gesture of friendship, one to one to one and on and on and on forever. Start small, with whomever ..
My New Plaid Pants
4.5
This deeply moving film is far more than a portrait of a rare public figure who is the same profoundly kind and good person on screen and off.
InDaily
1.5
Im fairly certain that the film is pro Brexit, but exactly how I dont know, and after Dunkirk I dont care.
The Baffler
4.5
You know that emotional knots will get untied with a treacly sweet ending.
Lehren
5.0
It has been crafted into something unique between being moving and heartbreaking
Flip Screen
3.0
No seriously; I know youre going to see Frozen 2: The Fifth Element no matter what I say, but once you do.. then imagine it without Olaf: Is that a mo ..
KTSU-TV (Salt Lake City, U ..
4.0
This isnt just the schmaltzy, heartwarming stuff it may appear. Theres something deeper, more thoughtful.
The People's Movies
4.3
And theres one standout scene midway in the film thats so trippy, it almost feels misplaced.
Ign
4.5
But its lessons and sincerity dont have to be, and the brilliance of Beautiful Day is how it infuses Mr. Rogers heuristic into a movie that still feel ..
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