By Emilio Frenk
Director: Theodore Melfi
Cast: Taraji P. Henson, Octavia Spencer, Janelle Monáe, Kirsten Dunst, Jim Parsons, Kevin Costner, Aldis Hodge, Kimberly Quinn and Mahershala Ali.
Rating: Excellent.
Theodore Melfi, director of 2014´s comedy “St. Vincent” brings “Hidden Figures” and I must say that I was very pleased with this film.
Based on true events, “Hidden Figures” tells the story of Katherine Johnson (Taraji P. Henson), Dorothy Vaughan (Octavia Spencer) and Mary Jackson (Janelle Monáe) three african american mathematicians who work at the West Computer Center at Langley, Virginia.
With their mathematical knowledge the three women helped NASA to launch the first space mission program which involved John Glen, the first american astronaut on making the whole orbit to earth.
One of the things that I loved from “Hidden Figures” was the story that is inspirational and filled with courage.
Both Allison Schroeder and Theodore Melfi adapted a brillian screenplay based on the novel by the same name by Margot Lee Shetterly; it was written so much detail and realism that reflects what you see in the screen.
The direction of Melfi towards the cast was very good and the whole cast delivered true and convincing performances.
The three women Taraji P. Henson, Octavia Spencer and Janelle Monáe were magnificent in their respective roles and it was such a blessing watching this movie and these talented actress with a fantastic direction by Theodore Melfi delivered moved and inspirational performances.
“Hidden Figures” is an example of perseverance, courage and never giving up. This women are a true example to follow and with their wisdom and knowledge made history and I am happy to see this kind of movies being brought to the big screen.
This movie was a huge learning experience since I wasn´t familiar with the story of Katherine Johnson, Dorothy Vaughan and Mary Jackson and indeed I learned.
From the minute the movie started to the end I was very satisfied and happy for the result that I saw in the screen.
Academy Award Winner Hans Zimmer joined forces with Pharrell Williams to compose a remarkable score. One of the things that I loved beside the scoring was the use of some of the songs from the Ray Charles and other musicians from the era and it worked at all levels.
Theodore Melfi hit another winner with “Hidden Figures” and once I left the theater I felt inspired and moved with the story of this three women who are an example of perseverance and wisdom.
I hope this film gets some Academy Award nominations since it´s an authentic true story with not only and amazing direction and screenplay but incredible acting.
“Hidden Figures” is one of the best movies of 2016 and I encourage you to watch it since you will not be disappointed.