Review of The Help (2011) by C H — 28 Mar 2013

I really enjoyed this movie. Yes it is yet another tale of the civil rights era. But this movie isn't about Malcolm X or Dr. King. No, it is about just regular working black women, maids to be more precise. It gives you a little taste about the situation in these days mainly from the maid's perspective but also from the views of the women they worked for.

As someone who did not live through this era it is always interesting to watch and even more interesting is how, sadly, that this used to be a normal way to treat people. Now I can't comment on exactly how accurate this movie is to the real events but I bet it isn't too far off.

The acting is superb all around especially from Viola Davis & Octavia Spencer. Ms. Stone, Howard, and Chastain also make you believe in the authenticity their characters. Allison Janney also turns in a great performance as the mother of Emma Stone's character. I would not be surprised if some type of Oscar nomination came out of this. Even my father liked this movie, that is high praise indeed.