A Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood- Kids’ Movie Review

Lloyd Vogel (Matthew Rhys) has had a difficult life.  He’s a very cynical journalist for Esquire magazine, and is upset when asked to do a special edition on “heroes.” His editor wants him to write a profile piece about Fred “Mister Rogers” Rogers (Tom Hanks). Lloyd claims that Mister Rogers “plays with puppets for a living.” However, it ends up that Lloyd’s interview with the kind and compassionate man, Mister Rogers, changes his life forever. Based on a true story, A Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood, is a wonderful and heartfelt story about love, forgiveness, and wanting to become a better person.

Talking Points:

• Fred Rogers was ordained as a Presbyterian minister and believed his children’s show was a platform where he preached Jesus’ message of unconditional love.
• Mister Rogers does not put on an act on TV.  The journalist eventually  realizes that there’s no difference between the Mister Rogers on TV and Fred Rogers in real life.
• The film will spark some great parent/child conversations. Fred Rogers impresses upon Lloyd the importance of forgiveness- something that Lloyd needs to do.

Sexual Content: Mild

• A married couple kiss and snuggle in bed.

Violent/Disturbing Content: Mild

• Two characters get into a fight. We see their cuts and bruises after the altercation. A character collapses from a medical condition.

Crude or Profane Language: Mild

• We hear “d-mn,” and “h–l.”

Drug and Alcohol Content: Moderate

• Adults drink. One character is an alcoholic and we see him drunk at a wedding.
 There are references regarding substance abuse.

Will Kids Like It? Yes

Overall this is a wonderful and inspirational film- good for a family with pre-teens and teens.

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