In a time where so many aspects of society have divided the way how we view life, Theodore Melfi’s Hidden Figures is an empowering and overall well-done remedy to so much of the chaos and gives people someone to root for. The film follows the exploits of three African-American female mathematicians as they navigate a troubled time in America as well as the space age.

The dynamic between the leads is immpecable and really well acted among the main three actresses. There’s this one powerful monologue from Taraji Henson about having to use a seperate bathroom to maintain the racially flawed society that is charged with emotion, and quite possibly worthy of a best actress nomination.

One aspect of the film that I really liked was how it tried to balance the perspective between the prominent white intellectuals at NASA and the newcomers. Jim Parsons of Big Bang Theory fame is a NASA employee who is initially super annoying and discriminatory towards the three , but who must learn to accept them for who they are and their individual intelligences.  Kevin Costner does great as the NASA head who immediately serves to aid the three in their endeavors and take on the racist climate head-on.

Another aspect of the film that is very well done is the soundtrack. Boasting the talent of famous musicians such as Pharell Williams and Mary.J.Blige, the arrangements covers a wide variety of genres and makes a significant impact in regards to the pacing and the tone.

Ultimately, this film only suffers due to some minor pacing issues and historical inaccuracies, but it is important to remember that some of the inaccuracies are necessary for the individual stories to coelesce. In conclusion, Hidden Figures is a relevant,well done, and very powerful film that should be watched.

4.6/5.0