A Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood (2019)

Jaded Esquire writer Lloyd Vogel is tasked with writing a short piece about Mr. Rogers for the magazine's edition on Heroes. He only has anecdotal knowledge of the beloved TV host, but what he knows annoys him. Despite Lloyd's best efforts to keep him at arm's length, Rogers is able to befriend him and, ultimately, make a difference in Lloyd's life.

This film was incredibly lovely. Hanks played Rogers with compassion -- like love was flowing out of his eyes and mouth every moment. It was inspirational. And Matthew Rhys killed it as the damaged Vogel; I'm truly surprised he wasn't nominated for an Oscar.

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