A Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood

A Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood was surprisingly good and not at all what I expected. It is not really about Mr. Rogers himself but about how his kindness and philosophy affect someone else’s life. That angle ends up revealing even more about him than a standard biopic would. The movie captures his quiet strength and genuine compassion without turning sentimental or preachy. Matthew Rhys, who plays the journalist, deserves real praise. His performance grounds the story with authenticity and emotional depth. The way he portrays frustration, doubt, and gradual change feels completely believable. It is a sincere, thoughtful, and unexpectedly moving film that stays with you long after it ends.

I'd heard about this movie from all the advertising back in 2019 when it was released, but I didn't know much about it other than it focused on Mr. Rogers and starred Tom Hanks. Hanks is a big lure because he tends to do quality work and I often find myself enjoying a movie even if the subject matter isn't something close to me or that I care about. I've always heard about Mr. Rogers, of course, but knew little about him. I did not watch his show as a youngster. It felt too slow for me and for whatever reason, while I saw bits and pieces of it here and there, I never became a regular viewer or fan. Now, the biggest thing to know here is that this movie does not center on Hanks in the Mr. Rogers role. Hence, his nominations for awards that year coming in the Best Supporting Actor categories. The centerpiece is the character of Lloyd, a journalist based on real life journalist Tom Junod. The writer was assigned to write a piece on Mr. Rogers and discovered that doing so was easier in his mind than in reality. The amazing parts of the film, though, are those where you see and feel the inspiration of Fred Rogers on those he meets. There's a restaurant scene that is worth goosebumps alone. While watching this movie for the first time the other day, I kept thinking my sister would love to see this. In fact, as soon as the movie was over, I called her and she was happy I'd bought it and came over the next day to watch it herself. This is a movie needed today, when the world is such a mess. It's needed every day, but especially now as COVID-19 both unites and divides us. The way Mr. Rogers thought and approached life, in understanding, awareness, and kindness is how we should all aspire to be in my opinion. I usually rant about extras, which are vital to me in purchasing DVDs, but the movie alone is a must-see. Still, there are interesting extras on putting this movie together, on the puppets, and on Hanks as Rogers. There's a commentary features the director along with another production person whose name I've forgotten as I write this and since my DVD is out of my possession at the moment, I can't verify his name. I tend to love commentaries and while these two people had interesting moments and related very well with each other, I found it was almost too close. By this I mean their conversation was fun, but directed to each other to the point of exclusion of the audience. There were many scenes I was looking forward to hearing the director discuss, but she'd be talking about other things and not really the scene being played. In fact, more than once, she and other person were out of sync with what was happening. For example, that goosebump restaurant moment that was so serious, she was laughing through because of whatever she was talking about. It's clear both commentators loved the movie and working on it, and they had a lot to say, bu it just wasn't organized and/or spoken at the appropriate moment(s). Regardless, remember the movie is about the inspiration of Mr. Rogers, his way of being, and how he touched others, but it is not a biography by any means. It's about how Junod's life aka: Lloyd in the movie, was changed for the better. It's awesome and while there might be a bit too much of the journalist's life for some, it's well worth seeing and learning from. Keep in mind, it's not a biography of Junod, either. He wrote an article years ago that inspired the movie, but he's quick to point out the movie is not all factual. One of the big trauma scenes is supposed to be at his sister's wedding and he says that never happened. That's Hollywood and typical of any similar movie. A Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood makes for a beautiful day in most anyone's life when watching it.

Mr. Roger's is an American icon. Tom Hanks plays him very convincingly and his story shows how sweet he was,as well as husband and father.

Nice read ...brings back memories.as a young person I didn't realize his extensive background.he lived a good life,set a great example of a good human being

Good movie

Fred McFeely Rogers, also known as Mister Rogers, was an American television host, author, producer, and Presbyterian minister. He was the creator, showrunner, and host of the preschool television series Mister Rogers' Neighborhood, which ran from 1968 to 2001; This program was critically acclaimed for focusing on children's emotional and physical concerns, such as death, sibling rivalry, school enrollment, and divorce. A Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood is a 2019 American biographical drama film directed by Marielle Heller and written by Micah Fitzerman-Blue and Noah Harpster, inspired by the 1998 article "Can You Say ... Hero?" published in Esquire. The film stars Tom Hanks, Matthew Rhys, Susan Kelechi Watson, and Chris Cooper. It depicts Lloyd Vogel (Rhys), a troubled journalist for Esquire who is assigned to profile television icon Fred Rogers (Hanks). If one thing can be for certain, Tom Hanks was by far the perfect casting choice for that of Mr. Rogers. I don't just say this haphazardly: his widow has said so herself. A gleaming ball of optimism and charisma: the features that have made Rogers a cultural icon make their appearance with a nuanced and dedicated performance. On a more personal level the casting of Hanks is also rather self-referential. Having been active in Hollywood since the year 977 Hanks also has some notoriety of its own in a way that remains modest and untouched by the temptatious grasp of vanity or self-importance. Noted during interviews as “the role that terrified him the most” it is with great pleasure that I can echo the praise he has since received for it. (Fun fact(s): Rodgers and Hanks are distant cousins (6th cousins to be exact!) and Hanks is noted by his widow as being one of Rodgers’ favorite actors.) Funny thing I must admit - I feel very personally connected to Rogers despite not having any concrete memories of watching his program (and the person I was watching this with shared the exact same sentiments, so I know it’s not just me!). Heller seems to be aware of this possibility and utilizes the smallest features to conjure feelings of nostalgia. Hanks adorns Rogers’ playfully memorable sweaters ( and some of his neckties provided by Mrs. Rodgers!). The environment and set design changes in ways that reflect and mimic those made on 𝑴𝒊𝒔𝒕𝒆𝒓 𝑹𝒐𝒈𝒆𝒓𝒔' 𝑵𝒆𝒊𝒈𝒉𝒃𝒐𝒓𝒉𝒐𝒐𝒅. And how can we forget his distinguished collection of Puppets? Meticulously recreated by the same team responsible for the design of the Muppets often seen on Sesame Street: the dedication to authenticity is easily appreciated and adored. Certainly: any person seated next to Rogers would be unfairly juxtaposed. Contrasting sharply in their approach and perspectives it is a wonder how Vogle isn't villainized as someone that is blinded by his own cognizance. ‘A Beautiful Day’ actively draws from an endless well of empathy (It's what Fred would have wanted, I'm sure) and paints Vogle for what he really is: an individual that is unwillingly jaded and ultimately deserving of our understanding and sympathies. His seemingly overnight transformation may seem partially suspended from reality, but the messages regarding the potential for change that can follow the tiniest of gestures (Like Rodger’s sheer interest in Vogle) shines through with a touching dose of genuineness that quashes any remnants of cynicism or glooming negativity. As with many biographical dramas ‘A Beautiful Day…’ does take some creative liberties of its own, but this is not done in an exaggerated or overzealous manner. Vogel’s real life counterpart is named Tom Junod, and this was altered due to a request made by Junod himself (he felt a pseudonym was appropriate since his impression was that this film is intended to be more about Mr. Rogers than it is about him). The tumultuous relationship Junod had with his father in addition to his abrasive reputation portrayed are also rooted in fact (albeit overemphasized) as is the admiration and friendship alluded to between Junod’s wife and Mr. Rogers preceding his death in 2003 following a diagnosis of stomach cancer the year before. It is worth mentioning that Rogers appearing like a foreign entity to Junod is due in part to the fact that he is originally from Wales (and, thus, didn't grow up watching him on TV) but the exemption of this information is understandably justified. In a piece written for 𝑻𝒉𝒆 𝑨𝒕𝒍𝒂𝒏𝒕𝒊𝒄 after watching this film, Junod commented on the depiction of the bond he had and would grow to share with Mr. Rogers with approval: “𝑻𝒉𝒆 𝒎𝒐𝒗𝒊𝒆 … 𝒔𝒆𝒆𝒎𝒔 𝒍𝒊𝒌𝒆 𝒂 𝒄𝒖𝒍𝒎𝒊𝒏𝒂𝒕𝒊𝒐𝒏 𝒐𝒇 𝒕𝒉𝒆 𝒈𝒊𝒇𝒕𝒔 𝒕𝒉𝒂𝒕 𝑭𝒓𝒆𝒅 𝑹𝒐𝒈𝒆𝒓𝒔 𝒈𝒂𝒗𝒆 𝒎𝒆 𝒂𝒏𝒅 𝒂𝒍𝒍 𝒐𝒇 𝒖𝒔, 𝒈𝒊𝒇𝒕𝒔 𝒕𝒉𝒂𝒕 𝒇𝒊𝒕 𝒕𝒉𝒆 𝒅𝒆𝒇𝒊𝒏𝒊𝒕𝒊𝒐𝒏 𝒐𝒇 𝒈𝒓𝒂𝒄𝒆 𝒃𝒆𝒄𝒂𝒖𝒔𝒆 𝒕𝒉𝒆𝒚 𝒇𝒆𝒆𝒍, 𝒂𝒕 𝒍𝒆𝒂𝒔𝒕 𝒊𝒏 𝒎𝒚 𝒄𝒂𝒔𝒆, 𝒖𝒏𝒅𝒆𝒔𝒆𝒓𝒗𝒆𝒅”. On the surface ‘A Beautiful Day’ seems as if it is not much more than a faithful doppelganger of sorts. Reflected in the steps taken to portray Rogers accurately - his legacy is epitomized to a brag-worthy extent. In a more impactful way, however, ‘A Beautiful Day…’ demystifies Rogers’ truth: that life isn't simply a collection of extremities but rather a concatenation of them. That what is good and bad have a way of wrapping themselves inside of one another in a way that isn't easily detached or should be carelessly ignored. We all have our own insecurities: about our lives, our abilities, and the way our own existences matter in the grand scheme of things. Mr. Rogers wouldn’t think that you’re perfect. More importantly though, he wouldn't believe for a second that you need to be flawless to be valuable. And if even only for a second: at least agreement becomes a mere possibility. Sufficiently hurt forever, We never deserved Mr. Rodgers. “𝑰’𝒎 𝒋𝒖𝒔𝒕 𝒔𝒐 𝒑𝒓𝒐𝒖𝒅 𝒐𝒇 𝒂𝒍𝒍 𝒐𝒇 𝒚𝒐𝒖 𝒘𝒉𝒐 𝒉𝒂𝒗𝒆 𝒈𝒓𝒐𝒘𝒏 𝒖𝒑 𝒘𝒊𝒕𝒉 𝒖𝒔, 𝒂𝒏𝒅 𝑰 𝒌𝒏𝒐𝒘 𝒉𝒐𝒘 𝒕𝒐𝒖𝒈𝒉 𝒊𝒕 𝒊𝒔 𝒔𝒐𝒎𝒆 𝒅𝒂𝒚𝒔 𝒕𝒐 𝒍𝒐𝒐𝒌 𝒘𝒊𝒕𝒉 𝒉𝒐𝒑𝒆 𝒂𝒏𝒅 𝒄𝒐𝒏𝒇𝒊𝒅𝒆𝒏𝒄𝒆 𝒐𝒏 𝒕𝒉𝒆 𝒎𝒐𝒏𝒕𝒉𝒔 𝒂𝒏𝒅 𝒚𝒆𝒂𝒓𝒔 𝒂𝒉𝒆𝒂𝒅. 𝑩𝒖𝒕 𝑰 𝒘𝒐𝒖𝒍𝒅 𝒍𝒊𝒌𝒆 𝒕𝒐 𝒕𝒆𝒍𝒍 𝒚𝒐𝒖 𝒘𝒉𝒂𝒕 𝑰 𝒐𝒇𝒕𝒆𝒏 𝒕𝒐𝒍𝒅 𝒚𝒐𝒖 𝒘𝒉𝒆𝒏 𝒚𝒐𝒖 𝒘𝒆𝒓𝒆 𝒎𝒖𝒄𝒉 𝒚𝒐𝒖𝒏𝒈𝒆𝒓: 𝑰 𝒍𝒊𝒌𝒆 𝒚𝒐𝒖 𝒋𝒖𝒔𝒕 𝒕𝒉𝒆 𝒘𝒂𝒚 𝒚𝒐𝒖 𝒂𝒓𝒆.”

Very happy with this. Does exactly what it should. Only minor issue is the size is a tad bigger than expected. My two cents.

フォレスト・ガンプのTom の成長版、優しい物言いが英語でも理解でき、微笑ましい人間愛物語‼️

I am so happy to have a copy of this beautiful true story thank you amazon for this dvd and great service True stories that inspire us by example gives us the boost we may need to remember love kindness compassion Faith understanding and so much more are possible I enjoyed Mr Rodgers 40 years ago when my daughter was young and I continue to love it today. It is a timely message for humanity especially during these very challenging pandemic and polarized times. Thank you Fred Rogers For your contribution to all. Sp blessed and grateful

It is a sermon. In essence it is a sermon on the commandment "Honour thy father and thy mother". Tom Hanks plays the American young children's tv presenter and Presbyterian minister, Fred Rogers. The film starts in a strange manner, at least for someone like myself in the UK who had never heard of Fred Rogers before seeing this film, but I stuck with it because it starred Tom Hanks, and I am delighted I did stick with it. The film is a feel-good story about a son called Lloyd Vogel falling out big time with his Dad called Jerry Vogel, who then gets back together with his Dad before his Dad dies with the help of Fred Rogers. I thought that Jerry made Lloyd's job easy by being willing to apologise in a sincere and fulsome manner for his misdeeds. In real life parents who misbehave badly tend not to apologise to their children, (or at least I haven't come across any who do), but, fortunately, in many instances do manage a reconciliation nonetheless before they die. There is a hint in this film that people also fall out with siblings, which, of course, they do, but, as this film makes clear, every effort should be made get over the differences and make for happy families all round. Whilst this film is unashamedly Christian in its theology, it never mentions the Occult, when, of course, underlying many a major family bust up is the Occult. Where I have looked carefully at similar family bust ups there is almost always someone in the picture somewhere who I have either known to be demon possessed or who I thought highly likely to be demon possessed. In the film everyone comes across to me as being normal, but, based on what I have seen in real life in other families, it seems highly likely that there'll have been someone, somewhere, who'll have been demon possessed and who'll have been the source, if not necessarily the immediate cause, of the family bust up. How you cover that in a film like this is an unknown to me, and in that I'm probably in good company because I think that just about everybody involved in making this film from Tom Hanks down will have agreed with the message being given in this film, and more than one person will have known full well that the Occult plays a major role in many a major family bust up, but it wasn't mentioned once in this film, ever. There are absolutely no naked bums or breasts, which is great. I thought that the warning about bad language and violence made on the dust cover was overblown, and it isn't that some of the scenes are unsuitable for young children, because it was definitely a family viewing film, but rather that young children are unlikely to understand the message that the film is wanting to send out to the world. Then again, I might be wrong about that. Young children can sometimes be remarkably perceptive. In short, a very good film, worth buying and seeing, but I have to wonder if it is going to be watched multiple times by people. Saving Private Ryan it isn't.

Buena peli

A beautiful 'feel good' film which is based on the story of an incredible man. Tom Hanks is always good! Excellent!