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By Effceetoowillie (1) on 20 Oct 2013

Great acting but rank revisionist history. Seems to demonstrate more the writer's political philosophy than any actual fact…

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By Dark_Mater97 (4) on 04 Oct 2013

The Butler was a very good film, but it does have its flaws. I highly praise the performances of Forest Whitwaker, Oprah, and David Oyelowo…

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By Eden (8) on 30 Sep 2013

Great story with unique vantage and fine actors, but too didactic and a bit contrived, as if Cecil were a black Forrest Gump…

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By Thepizzaman100 (4) on 30 Sep 2013

This movie is well done and Forest Whitaker gives a great performance, but I'm giving it a 1 because it just undeniably racist…

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By Amboy (51) on 23 Sep 2013

The film tries to connect the history of race relations and the story of a family. It fails to do so…

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By Mara Reinstein (308) for Us Weekly (308) on 21 Sep 2013

Amusing stunt casting aside, it's riveting to observe how civil rights evolved from inside the Oval Office…

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By Mark R. Leeper (892) for Mark Leeper's Reviews (297) on 15 Sep 2013

This film is a little melodramatic, seemingly contrived and predictable, but nonetheless can deliver a strong emotional impact…

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By Ricksroses (23) on 11 Sep 2013

I really liked this movie... It was well acted and had a great story attached to it…

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By Knicksfan7 (141) on 09 Sep 2013

Great (true) story, great acting, great movie. I enjoyed Lee Daniels' the Butler very much…

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By Dykstrasusan (1) on 05 Sep 2013

Long and tedious. Two stars maybe. Fair acting. Good film clips. Dull in parts and way too long ..Save your money…

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By Jacob (315) on 05 Sep 2013

I really enjoyed this film. I liked the story it was interesting. I generally liked the characters. Was the film perfect no…

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By Neil Pond (477) for American Profile (252) on 03 Sep 2013

The dramatized arc of one man's long, arduous but finally glorious and transformative journey across time reminds us of just how far America has come…

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By Margot Harrison (328) for Seven Days (657) on 02 Sep 2013

When the movie focuses on the free-wheeling, irreverent banter among the butlers, or takes us home with Gaines, it gets more interesting…

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By Analogkid280 (104) on 01 Sep 2013

Somewhat enjoyable film. Just Oprah needs to get the facts straight…

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By David Denby (676) for New Yorker (1,403) on 01 Sep 2013

The Butler is a lightweight, didactic movie, a kind of well-produced high-school entertainment…

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By Michael Dequina (1,684) for TheMovieReport.com (1,582) on 30 Aug 2013

Whitaker's ever-observing, ever-expressive eyes tell the tale of how he actively processes, thinks, and feels even if outwardly he may appear…

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By Dhel (1) on 29 Aug 2013

What a great movie! Great acting, writing and directing. I haven't seen a movie that I couldn't take my eyes off in a long time…

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By Todd Jorgenson (1,852) for Cinemalogue (704) on 29 Aug 2013

It doesn't have enough confidence in its story without introducing various heavy-handed gimmicks to manipulate audience emotion…

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By Ken Hanke (2,234) for Mountain Xpress (Asheville, NC) (2,247) on 26 Aug 2013

Daniels certainly flirts with greatness, and even if he doesn't quite get there -- except on occasion -- he's made a very worthy film…

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By Jgreen (1) on 21 Aug 2013

Aside from casting Jane Fonda as Mrs. Reagan, this movie failed to show the greater struggle over adversity…

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