Review of The Butler (2013) by Jerry K — 28 Jan 2014
It's really easy to see why "The Butler" was snubbed in Awards season. This is an ambitious effort to tell a fascinating story with, alas, too many wrinkles. The cross cut editing of various segments of the stories is confusing, bordering on the gratuitous.
The actors try too hard. It is hard to suspend disbelief when you keep looking on the screen and saying to yourself.... Oh, that's Oprah.... or that's Jane Fonda.... Only Forest Whitaker transcends and succeeds in his central role in this overambitious film.
This review of The Butler (2013) was written by Jerry K on 28 Jan 2014.
The Butler has generally received positive reviews.
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