Review of The Help (2011) by Daniel B — 22 Feb 2016

Best movie of 2011, should have won the Oscar , great story and performances by EVERYONE!

This review of The Help (2011) was written by Daniel B on 22 Feb 2016.

The Help has generally received very positive reviews.

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