This warm-hearted if somewhat simplistic celebration of three extraordinary women tells its important true story very effectively. This is not a tub-thumping account of racism, sexism and the Space Race but a more gentle film that relies on small but important moments to deploy its themes and yet it still delivers on the big moments. This is definitely a PG version of racial segregation that hints at the deeper and wider realities, but with a winning focus on the three ladies the film engages audience sympathy well. Taraji P Henson, Octavia Spencer and Janelle Monae play the lead roles with genuine dignity and control, and Kevin Costner gets his best role in ages. In spite of occasionally resorting to cinematic cliché, this inspiring film is charming, powerful and very enjoyable.
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