I always feel slightly wary going into award-baiting films which The Help undoubtedly was; there's a danger that everybody is just trying too hard which often makes it difficult to truly appreciate. Early on the film appears to be heading that way, with the outcomes obvious and frequently sailing into cliched waters. Later on there are some great and surprising moments that lift everything up.
It's shocking that however much we think we've been told about segregation and civil rights that there are still more disgraces to discover. One problem with the film is that Bryce Dallas Howard's character is so despicable to everybody else that is almost undermines her racism.
In the end The Help manages to feel worthy, well made and enjoyable which is often not the case.
p.s I don't mean to sound racist but, why all the gingers?
January 18, 2015 at 11:29AM
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