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Post by talkingheads on Jan 31, 2020 14:41:28 GMT
Wow. An extraordinary film, two hours of warmth and human compassion. I have never left the cinema so genuinely moved before. Mr Rogers is very possibly the person Tom Hanks was born to play!
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Post by xanady on Jan 31, 2020 17:53:53 GMT
^ Agree...saw it on a preview...such a warm-hearted movie...just know it is going to be one of my faves of the whole year.
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Post by Jon on Jan 31, 2020 18:44:03 GMT
I saw it at the BFI Film Festival a few months back and it is indeed a lovely film.
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Post by justfran on Jan 31, 2020 18:49:15 GMT
I was really looking forward to seeing this but none of my 3 local cinemas are showing it, which I find really strange as it’s been advertised at one of them and does seem to be quite a big mainstream release. Keeping my fingers crossed it appears on the listings next week.
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Post by showgirl on Feb 1, 2020 22:30:15 GMT
Without wishing to damn this with faint praise,it was much better than I expected. I thought it would be really sentimental and twee, and it was somewhat, but rather like the sceptical journalist depicted, I was gradually won over. Admittedly I enjoyed the scenes involving the other characters more than those featuring Mr Rogers himself as he was a little too wholesome and saintly for me, whereas the others seemed more realistic and struggling with real life, but all in all it was a couple of hours well spent.
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Post by jek on Feb 2, 2020 10:15:18 GMT
Saw this last night - like justfran have found - even in London - it to be difficult to find somewhere local screening it but capitulated to going to a Vue. It wasn't what I expected at all but I enjoyed it and thought it was a complex, nuanced, grown up film. I suppose I should have expected that given the pedigree of Marielle Heller, but some of the pre publicity made me worry that it was going to be more schmaltzy. I also think my expectations were different to what was delivered as I had seen - and enjoyed - the documentary Won't You Be My Neighbour when it came out (I see it is now on Netflix). I was expecting the film to be more like that - a sort of biopic of Mr Rogers and his role, rather like that of Sesame Street, in gently introducing themes around civil rights and new perspectives on the world. I would, incidentally, encourage anyone to watch the documentary. It is a way for those of us who didn't grow up in America watching him to get a sense of the moral weight and the esteem/affection in which he is held among Americans of a certain age. Enjoyed coming home from the movie and showing my 20 year old son (who had come with me) footage of Matthew Rhys being interviewed on the Graham Norton show. Such a transformation for this role. Oh, and if you love model villages and the like then this is the film for you. |
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Post by peelee on Feb 4, 2020 19:05:54 GMT
I saw this film some weeks back and enjoyed it. It's distinct, and it must have involved great confidence by producer, director, writers and actors to press on and get this rather unusual film off the ground. It's not fast but it should hold the attention of many who will get to see it.
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Post by lynette on Feb 4, 2020 20:39:26 GMT
I just watched the documentary on Netflix as I won’t be seeing the movie for a while. Fascinating. I can see how what he did for PBS foreshadows Sesame Street so completely. He created the format of puppet and child interaction and also of tackling difficult topics. He created adult characters that can be trusted too. I think we may have lost this kind of tv that sees and understands the children’s thinking.
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Post by justfran on Feb 10, 2020 19:01:37 GMT
I managed to find a screening near me, but curiously it was only showing during the week and not over the weekend. I thought this was an absolutely lovely film. A bit quirkier and more whimsy than I expected (not a bad thing though). Mr Rogers is indeed the perfect role for Tom Hanks, quite different for him as he was so still and calm, rather than his usual boyish enthusiasm. The scene in the restaurant where he asks Lloyd to think for one minute was very emotional. Matthew Rhys gave an excellent performance, a shame he was overlooked during awards season. 4 stars from me.
Well behaved and quiet audience too as an added bonus!
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Post by NeilVHughes on Feb 11, 2020 20:25:24 GMT
Absolute gem, there must be a lot of love for Mr Rogers in the US as otherwise couldn’t imagine how this film got made but so glad it did. That moment of reflection was met with complete silence in the screening I was at. As showgirl says, Mr Rogers can be perceived as maybe too saintly but the final scene on the piano when he hammered the lower notes hinted at His vexation and the power required to live by the high standards he sets himself. |
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Post by talkingheads on Feb 18, 2020 0:08:47 GMT
Well how opinions can differ! Because I adored this film I took my Mum to see it. As the credits rolled she turned to me and said "I hated every second of that". She called is schmaltzy rubbish, which I can see to a certain degree, but Good God can we not just enjoy something pure of heart and not in the least bit cynical sometimes!
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