The Help

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Brian D @Brianwd2 5 days ago 82%. 8/29/26. Started a bit slow but grew to really like this film. Love Emma stones character and her insisting on writing about the experiences of maids in Alabama. Really sad the treatment they receive from white woman like Jessica Chastanes character. Loved seeing the bonds they build with the white kids and the adoration they have for these women who were their true caretakers when their moms did little. Positive story from a sad period. 4/5 rewatch See more Kristopher K @RT59549386 6 days ago It has been several years since I have seen this film....but got to watch it again tonight. Sometimes a film comes along that is a masterpiece. Like the original THE COLOR PURPLE and FORREST GUMP...these classic films move you, make you think, and make you admire everyone involved. From the writers, director, ideal casting....it is kismet when it all comes together so perfectly. EVERY performance in this film stands out. Emma Stone, Viola Davis, Octavia Spencer, Jessica Chastain, Bryce Dallas Howard, Allison Janney, Sissy Spacek, Cicely Tyson, and soooo many more excel in each of their roles. Writer/Director Tate Taylor was nominated for many awards, and justly so. It amazes me he didn't go on to to many more films..a few...but none reached the impact of this gem. Set in the South during the racist early 60's of our nation, Tate captures the hate and struggle our country and its hard workers were dealing with at the time. Everyone should see this film.... See more B P @Bradster69 Aug 30, 2026 Definitely Recommend It See more Seven E @RT94213452 Aug 28, 2026 Well-acted, but suffers the same problem as Pixar's Brave and Temple Grandin: The characters who are the ones with discrimination are turned into cartoon characters, thereby the seriousness of the conflict's subject matter is played down. It's obvious they're going for the crowd-pleaser, and don't want to upset anyone by making conservatives the villain. But if you're going to make a political stance, commit with strength or not at all, otherwise you undermine your hero's triumph and the overall message. See more Umutoni G @RT01569678 Aug 26, 2026 The Help is a powerful and emotional movie about racism,courage ,and friendship. the story feels honest and shows how ordinary people can stand up against unfair treatment. Great acting and a story that stays with you. See more TheMovieSearch R @TheMovieSearch Aug 16, 2026 The Help is an extremely powerful film, and I was genuinely impressed by how well every part of it came together. The casting is incredible, with each performer bringing something meaningful to the story. Viola Davis is breathtaking. She brings such depth, emotion, and humanity to her character that even the quiet moments carry enormous weight. Octavia Spencer is equally phenomenal, delivering humor and emotion while making her character unforgettable. And yes, the infamous shit pie scene will forever be part of cinema history. Emma Stone and Bryce Dallas Howard are also fantastic. Stone brings determination and heart, while Howard completely commits to playing a character you’re meant to dislike. The screenplay is what truly makes the movie work. It balances multiple storylines while giving each character room to develop. The humor, drama, and emotional moments flow naturally, and the story never loses sight of its larger message. See more Read all reviews

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