'The Help'

[Dpantherman]

My grandmother had been begging me to see this movie with her as soon as the first preview came out. And I wasn't exactly thrilled going in. And of course there were lots of women and very few men. All that said, I was shocked at how good that movie was. I laughed my ass off on more than a few occasions. It really hit close to home because my grandmother was raised by her own grandmother who was a maid herself. She still carries some 'resentment' of sorts because of that, and doesn't exactly think about race the same way I do.

But anyway, I really thought it was well done. Could have done without the 'fried chicken' (if you see the movie, you'll know), but its a part of the culture and times, so whatever. Make me describe it in 3 words- Inspirational, heart-warming, and fun. Violas Davis did one HELL of a job in her role. Very under-rate actress. I give it a B+ (maybe an A- im no movie critic).

PS...Emma Stone....:drool5:

[Jangler]

My uncle went and saw it, he loved the part about the fried chicken only cuz my grandmother cooked chicken in lard. She had the best fried chicken evah!

[Dpantherman]

Same here!! Only I think my grandmother has moved to Olive Oil now.

[The_Cannon]

I remember my grandma and my mom for a little while both had big ass cans of lard in the kitchen. My grandma has since passes on (damn pancreatic cancer) and my mom has started cooking healthier.

I thought the Help was based on a true story when I first saw the trailer but the more I read about it the more I didn't really want to see it but I've heard nothing but good things about it.

[Dpantherman]

I left out an actress, Octavia Spencer's facial expressions throughout the film were hilarious. She provided a lot of comedic relieve throughout. She had some good dramatic scenes too, but her parts were the ones that had me laughing. I believe I've seen her in a few other films, but nothing with a major part. Could be a big breakout film for him.

[Darth Biscuit]

Any naked chicks in it?

[theyhateme45]

The book was a very good read... I was asked to watch it, but haven't yet, I always feel very good books are never as good in movies.

[Jangler]

*checks upcoming nude scenes*

nope.

[Darth Biscuit]

dammit

Gawking at Emma Stone will have to suffice... but that will be on DVD.

[The_Cannon]

Emma Stone is so hot she made Jim Carey even creepier...waaaayyyyy creepier

[Jangler]

Emma will be 23 November 6th, coincidence? I think not.

[Floppin]

The book was very good, I haven't seen the movie yet but my wife has and she told me it was good.