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Movie Review |  Hidden Figures

1/6/2017

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This review is spoiler free, so if you haven't seen the movie yet, no worries, I've got you covered! 

Movie Release Date: December 25, 2016 (limited)
Opens nationwide January 6, 2016
MPAA Rating: PG-13 | Drama | 2 hr 7 min
Watch Date: November 22, 2016
Rating: 5/5
Based on the biography Hidden Figures, by Margot Lee Shetterly.  I haven't read the book yet, but I will. I plan on checking out the audiobook. I've heard great things about it!
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​HIDDEN FIGURES is the incredible untold story of Katherine G. Johnson (Taraji P. Henson), Dorothy Vaughan (Octavia Spencer) and Mary Jackson (Janelle Monáe)—brilliant African-American women working at NASA, who served as the brains behind one of the greatest operations in history: the launch of astronaut John Glenn into orbit, a stunning achievement that restored the nation’s confidence, turned around the Space Race, and galvanized the world.  The visionary trio crossed all gender and race lines to inspire generations to dream big.

My Thoughts

​This movie was perfection. I don't say that lightly. I was uplifted and inspired when I walked out of that theater. While watching the movie, I could relate with some of the things happening to Dorothy Vaughan (Octavia Spencer). In 2016 women are still being taken advantage of in the work place. From equal pay to getting the correct title and pay for the work they are doing. This really hit home for me in a major way. I've been dealing with this for a white in my recent history so I could relate to her and it angered me.  Once I was able to shake off my anger from those initial scenes, I was enthralled by these women. 
The director, Theodore Melfi, really delivered with this film. It was relatable and believable with a strong plot and strong characters.  The actresses were perfection. I just adored Taraji P. Henson, Octavia Spencer, and Janelle Monáe representing these women. They brought this story to life and provided some much needed comic relief at times. The movie was smart and witty, I enjoyed every moment. Everyone should see this film. There are lessons to be learned from this movie and it's an important story to tell.  

While I haven't read the book yet, I suspect that it's a strong representation of the biography. Overall, I found the cast delightful and engaging in their roles.  Kevin Costner, Kirsten Dunst, and Jim Parsons also did a stellar job with their characters and they added another dimension to the story.
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​I saw this movie in November and the audience was completely full for this screening. When the final credits rolled, the audience applauded. I don't experience that very often with movies anymore. The cheers and applause was fully warranted.  Hidden Figures was one of my favorite movies that I saw last in 2016. I can't speak highly enough about it. All women, especially a minority women should see this movie. Teens, preteens, and little girls alike should be seeing this film.  The subject matter of this movie is a real issue that people deal with daily, even today.  If you've seen Hidden Figures, please share your thoughts on the movie!

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1 Comment
Olivia Roach link
1/25/2017 05:40:59 am

I really want to read this book now! I have heard a lot of good things about this movie too. I love that it inspired you, and that you could relate to it. Those are the movies which move you best. Along with the women marches, I think these two things are showing us a lot.

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