Review of The Butler (2013) by Cinemaphile — 28 Jul 2016
A star studded cast of 80's/90's A-list actors actually works against Cecil Gaines personal, heart wrenching experiences in the White House during the Civil Rights Era. Still, this film is full of both valuable historical nuggets which we need to remember and intimate details of Cecil's two homes.
Head and shoulders above the rest of the celebrity cast is the actor's actor, Forest Whitaker. This is Whitaker's strongest and most memorable performance since Ghost Dog.
An excellent commemoration for the 50th anniversary of the March on Washington and an excellent addition to the syllabus of any history class. The Butler brings the Era back to life and does it on a human level.
Worth seeing in the theater. Go, and encourage the Film Industry to green light more films like this one.
This review of The Butler (2013) was written by Cinemaphile on 28 Jul 2016.
The Butler has generally received positive reviews.
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