The Help
The #1 New York Times best seller by Kathryn Stockett comes to vivid life through the powerful performances of a phenomenal ensemble cast. Led by Emma Stone, Academy Award-nominated Viola Davis (Best Supporting Actress, Doubt, 2008), Octavia Spencer and Bryce Dallas Howard, The Help is an inspirational, courageous and empowering story about very different, extraordinary women in the 1960s South who build an unlikely friendship around a secret writing project - one that breaks society's rules and puts them all at risk. Filled with poignancy, humor and hope - and complete with compelling never-before-seen bonus features - The Help is a timeless, universal and triumphant story about the ability to create change.
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Very good movie - Treyab73
Watched the movie after reading the book. As always the book is better. I was looking forward to seeing Minnie brought to life and she was really good in the movie, but her character in the book was better. It is a good movie as a movie. Nothing historical here as it doesn't go into the reality of the violence in Mississippi at the time. So I'd call it primarily a character based movie which is fine because the characters are very well done and the story is a good one.
BUT, read the book ;-)The Help - djfunkybob
This superlative adaptation of the best-selling novel explores discrimination 1960’s Mississippi – a time and place 100 years removed from abolishment on the calendar, but not in the minds of many white employers of maids. The story is unique since it is told from the perspective of a young white woman disgusted with the discrimination she witnesses and from a black maid willing to candidly share her story. The film can be categorized as both emotional and inspirational. The story is about mothers and daughters, believing in yourself, and having courage in the face of adversity. The ensemble cast was terrific and I was not surprised they garnered so many Oscar nominations. Spencer was perfectly suited for the role of Minny and delivered a career-best performance that will undoubtedly be difficult to repeat. Chastain was also brilliant as Celia ? a woman as clueless in the kitchen and she is about how young Mississippi housewives treat their maids. Finally, if you thought Twilight’s Victoria was evil, Howard out does herself portraying a disreputable bigot owed her just desserts.Great movie! - V4D3R
Wonderful actors and actresses. The person who stood out for me wasn't Viola Davis, Octavia Spencer or Jessica Chastain, but it was the delightful Bryce Dallas Howard. She completely disappeared into her role and I genuinely felt hate for her character. Why wasn't nominated for an Oscar is beyond me. However, Viola, Octavia and Jessica deserved their nominations and wins. Just goes to show you how good this movie was.
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Very good movie - Treyab73
Watched the movie after reading the book. As always the book is better. I was looking forward to seeing Minnie brought to life and she was really good in the movie, but her character in the book was better. It is a good movie as a movie. Nothing historical ...The Help - djfunkybob
This superlative adaptation of the best-selling novel explores discrimination 1960’s Mississippi – a time and place 100 years removed from abolishment on the calendar, but not in the minds of many white employers of maids. The story is unique since it is told ...Great movie! - V4D3R
Wonderful actors and actresses. The person who stood out for me wasn't Viola Davis, Octavia Spencer or Jessica Chastain, but it was the delightful Bryce Dallas Howard. She completely disappeared into her role and I genuinely felt hate for her character. Why ...