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November 22, 2019

At the Movies: Tom Hanks anchors beautiful Mister Rogers tale for adults

By LINDSEY BAHR
AP Film Writer

Image from Focus Features
“A Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood” is loosely based on journalist Tom Junod's friendship with Fred Rogers, which started after Junod interviewed him for an Esquire article.

Director Marielle Heller frames “A Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood” as if it were an episode of “Mister Rogers' Neighborhood,” with miniature sets of cars and bridges to illustrate New York and Pittsburgh. Mr. Rogers, played with clear-eyed purpose by Tom Hanks, introduces the audience to the film's protagonist, journalist Lloyd Vogel (Matthew Rhys), using his “picture window” in that all-too-familiar living room where he's just changed into his sneakers and sweater. It's even rated PG.


 
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