Won’t you beTom Hanks neighbor?
Most viewers, after seeing his performance as Mister Rogers, would say yes.
Others called the performance “absolute perfection” and one of the best of Hanks' storied career.

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(Hellerhas repeatedly statedthe film is not a Rogers biopic.)
“A Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood is essentially a Mister Rogers episode for grownups.
It’s a tearjerker, yes, but one that sneaks up on you.”
A Beautiful Day in the Neighborhoodhits theaters Nov. 22.
In the meantime, check out a sampling of reactions from TIFF below.