The Making of Another Major Motion Picture by Tom Hanks

On camera Tom Hanks comes across as humble, honest and immediately likable and his writing comes across the same way. He sees humor in the human emotions and actions of the every person and shines a light on people who aren't usually in the spotlight. We start with a lonely boy who is changed by a visit from his heroic uncle who introduces the boy to comic books in 1947. Jump to current day and a movie producer wants to make a major motion picture masterpiece out of the comic book the boy modeled after the uncle. The producer has to get things moving quickly and he is good at giving people a chance who go above and beyond doing their mediocre jobs. From the motel desk person who listens and acts to the lead actress who is a down to earth anti-diva. We now are privy to all the hullabaloo that goes into the production of a movie - something Tom Hanks knows a thing or two about. This domino effect of finding this wonderful crew is the only way this movie will get finished. It all comes together in rapid fire dialogue , comic book pages and about a hundred notations delivered in a funny down to earth style. And yes, I am happy to report there is mention of a typewriter. His many fans plus readers of stories featuring oddball characters with big hearts will enjoy this.  4 stars