Hidden Figures (2016)

Not even bad in a good way

Easily the biggest piece of Right wing non sense propaganda I ever saw.

Worth seeing just to witness how winsome it is.

Mostly, the movie is committed to the value of a good time.

I saw ads for this on Disney Channel. I suggested to Grandma that we go see it, and she was okay with it but not ecstatic. We both walked out agreeing it was one of the best movies we had ever seen. It became a part of both of our top 10s. And you want to know the biggest twist? My Grandma is NOT a film buff like I am! The story is interesting, and makes you appreciate civil rights. Few movies in this age have moved me this much. That should be enough to make you want to see this-and you absolutely should!

I loved the story of women and numbers during the movie.

Wanted to see as many 2016 films as possible, especially those that won or were nominated for the big awards. 'Hidden Figures' also had the further interest on being based on an incredible true story, with just as incredible people, set during a very interesting and still hard-hitting period of history.'Hidden Figures' was one of the best-received films of the year critically and it is not hard to see why. Not saying that it's perfect or one of my favourites of all time, and it won't work, and has not worked, for everybody. Can definitely see the criticisms directed against it, or at least a few of them. There are a lot of exceptional elements here too that make it an illuminating and entertaining film that is hard to dislike regardless of any factual inaccuracies and distortions. The film is very well made, beautifully shot with the 60s setting recreated and evoked expertly. The direction keeps things moving while giving some breathing space, allowing the character interaction and situations to shine through (and shine through they do) and making the most of the story and period. The music is a dynamic fit. Particularly good here are the performances, with Octavia Spencer and especially Taraji P. Henson giving two of the year's best performances. Kirsten Dunst is given her meatiest material in years and her performance is one of her best, likewise with Kevin Costner. The three lead characters are ones you root for all the way, ones you laugh with, are moved by and are inspired by. Katherine in particular. Much of the script sparkles in sharpness, wit and insight. Parts are amusingly absurd which provides a levity that stops the film from becoming overly-serious. Parts make one reach for the tissues. Parts make one angry in a way that is appropriate. And throughout a great job is done honouring these characters while not making them complete saints. Not everything works. The colleague characters, though acted very well, are nowhere near as interesting or well developed. They are instead too one-dimensional and pat, with only Costner's character showing a glimpse of any kind of an open mind. It does get a little heavy-handed, a hard trap to avoid with the subject matter and period and credit is due not trivialising segregation. Especially true in most of the characterisation being too neat, parts that are a little preachy and the coloured bathroom running gag getting a little repetitive. Personally wouldn't call 'Hidden Figures' offensive, more that subtlety isn't a strong suit.Overall, very well done, not a film to remain hidden and does inspire to read more about the story, the characters and the period. 8/10 Bethany Cox

Great film that shows honor to that mangnificent women, it is an inspirational film that makes you wish to be like them, fight for equality and for your dreams. This film also shows the importance of hard work, that soon or later will show the benefits. Great performances by Taraji, Octavia and Janelle, performances by Jim Parsons and Kirsten Dunst were good even when I don't expected that. That women deserved that everyone see this movie and their amazong work at NASA.