Review of The Help (2011) by Tastyjamproject — 20 Jan 2012
The Help is well intentioned. That doesn't make it any less racist in its (fictional) storyline based on the south in 1950's America, with the idea that only a white woman can help black women find their voice.
The only reason to see this film is the talent put forward by the electrifying Viola Davis and the gutsy performance from Octavia Spencer. Other than that, there's not much here with substance, and the more horrific events of the 1950's seem to be glossed over.
This review of The Help (2011) was written by Tastyjamproject on 20 Jan 2012.
The Help has generally received very positive reviews.
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