The Help(2011)- User Reviews

This is a good movie. It could have been a great movie were it not for all the white characters being so one dimensional to point of caricatures. But boy oh boy do Ms. Viola Davis and Octavia Spencer ever carry the film. I highly recommend this movie …more»

I enjoyed the story and I gave it an A+. This story is a story for all who lived through these times should share their story and not forget their history. Many white americans try to forget where they came from and who raised them into adulthood.  …more»

A story that was told very well. I grew up in Tenn. and I remember having "colored maids". I loved ours, but I was a child and we moved away when I was still a child and right (a month after) after Kennedy was killed. I thought the depictions …more»

At first I thought it would be black and white, stupid evil white people, angelic perfect blacks.

OK, there was that, with the cartoonish evil white lady who had the brain of a pea and was as controlling as a head cheerleader in a movie... but to be …more»

How incredibly refreshing, feel-good movie- GREAT ACTING, STORY, DIRECTION, ETC. ETC.
Why aren't there more movies like this one!
What a story that is bigger than life- funny, yet touching! Went by really fast & was over too soon!You just have to …more»

Fantastic movie! I hope this one picks up a few Academy Awards. The story and acting could not have been better.more»

It's sad that this is part of our history & to some extent our present. I am ashamed that people were treated so badly. I hope it earns many academy awards. I would like to see the critics give a better review since it really deserves better.more»

I was expecting something much different but what I got was a suprise. I am now going to read the book. It held my interest the whole time and was funny and sad but very delightful.more»

I went with my daughter to see this and I am grateful for going to see this with her. Acting is excellent. All characters are well portrayed. Movie is hilarious even though it manages to show the tragic way these women was treated. One of the best movies …more»

Finally an intelligent movie for grownups with a true original storyline, incredible acting, and a thought-provoking message for all generations. A few blips here and there, but overall I thought the movie was pretty loyal to the book. Viola Davis' …more»