An acceptable version of the classic book, given the Hollywood treatment with all of the sentimentality that naturally comes with that, but not too cloying or overpowering as it goes. This one boasts a strong female cast of whom Octavia Spencer is the stand-out, as is always the case in her performances. It's also interesting to see an older Kevin Costner doing a different type of role well, and his scene with a toilet sign is a stand-out. The film's backdrop and evocation of the 1960s always feels authentic and despite the running time and general slow realism of the pacing, there are no dull moments here.
Review of Hidden Figures
