<U>Has the film been positively reviewed?\n<C><U>I'm looking for a good movie - good as in well-acted, written & filmed - that's currently playing in theaters. What can you recommend?<A>What style or genre of movie do you have in mind.<U>Historical fiction or biography. Drama that examines life/quality of life.<PN>find_movies<PAN>description.other<PAV>Drama that examines life/quality of life<PAN>name.genre<PAV>Historical fiction<PR>find_movies<PRAN>name.movie<PRAV>A Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood<A>Okay. Let's start with biography. Currently playing is the film, It's A Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood, based on the true story of Fred Rogers ("Mr. Rogers").<U>Have to admit I loved his TV show as a little kid. Who plays the title role?<PN>get_movie_attribute<PAN>name.movie<PAV>A Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood<PAN>attribute<PAV>name.person<PR>get_movie_attribute<PRAN>name.person<PRAV>Tom Hanks<A>The film stars Tom Hanks as Mister Rogers. Matthew Rhys plays a young journalist Rogers befriended. Chris Cooper plays a supporting role.<U>I like this film so far. Tom Hanks is my favorite male actor. What's the movie about?<PN>get_movie_attribute<PAN>name.movie<PAV>A Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood<PAN>attribute<PAV>description.plot<PR>get_movie_attribute<PRAN>description.plot<PRAV>the journalist takes on the job of profiling the TV star. In the process, a lasting friendship is formed and the journalist's life is enriched. In a larger sense, the movie is about the theme of "kindness triumphing over cynicism"<A>The story: the journalist takes on the job of profiling the TV star. In the process, a lasting friendship is formed and the journalist's life is enriched. In a larger sense, the movie is about the theme of "kindness triumphing over cynicism" (Rotten Tomatoes; 96% positive rating).<U>Right now this is my top pick. What else is playing?<A>You listed historical fiction as another favorite. The film "Harriet" might interest you. It is based on the life of Harriet Tubman.<U>Sounds interesting. Who's in this film?<A>Cynthia Erivo plays Tubman. Janelle Monae and Leslie Odom, Jr. (Tony-award winning actor for the musical, "Hamilton") also star.
Roger Ebert gave it a thumbs up & three stars. He wrote, "Erivo captures Tubman's shining spirit and courage with compassion..." Ebert also praised the director for finally bringing a true American female freedom fighter's story to the big screen. Rotten Tomatoes gave the film a 72% rating.
Roger Ebert gave it a thumbs up & three stars. He wrote, "Erivo captures Tubman's shining spirit and courage with compassion..." Ebert also praised the director for finally bringing a true American female freedom fighter's story to the big screen. Rotten Tomatoes gave the film a 72% rating.