The Help | Go See it
I read the Help, by Kathryn Stockett in November. In two days, and I had the flu…so that should tell you how good the book is.
And, the movie? Seriously, just as good. And, that says a lot, because movies usually disappoint after reading a book. Not this one. It was so true to the story of the book (obviously, some was left out or the movie would have been hours long).
But, the meat of it was totally there.
The synopsis: Based on one of the most talked about books in years and a #1 New York Times best-selling phenomenon, “The Help” stars Emma Stone as Skeeter,
and Aibileen and Minny—three very different, extraordinary women in Mississippi during the 1960s, who build an unlikely friendship around a secret writing project that breaks societal rules and puts them all at risk. These women share their stories from their roles as “The Help” to Skeeter, who records them and puts them all in a book (along with the stories of many other women)
A major roadblock to all things about life is Hilly. Not sure how this pretty lady can do it, but she is definitely the “evil” character in the movie. But, oh, they get her back.
And, Celia. Oh, goodness…it’s impossible not to love her. She definitely adds a lot to the story.
I’m not a big “see a movie multiple times” type of person, but I wanted to see this one. And, poor Mr. Serious got an ear-full when I got home.
The movie is definitely an emotional roller coaster. Make sure you bring your tissues.
*I attended a sneak peak viewing free of charge to facilitate my review.
I have heard SO many good things about this book, just watching the preview gives me chills and makes me laugh.
I hope its available somehow soon for those of us overseas. Thanks for the review!
Oh, I never thought of that..hope it comes out soon there, too.
I loved this movie too! I read the book right before seeing it and was so pleased that it didn’t disappoint!
I’m going to see it Saturday night with my mom! We both LOVED the book and are so looking forward to the movie. I am thrilled that you thought it was true to the book!!
So…what did you think?
I cannot wait to see this movie! Planning on seeing the movie this Sunday.
So, what did you think? Did you bring a box of tissues?
I’m really looking forward to this one!
I read the book a while back and really liked it. We may go see it this weekend. I’m glad to hear they didn’t change up too much from the book. The majority of it was filmed here where we have been living about 3 years now. Actually, the interior of Skeeter’s and her family’s home was shot in a house just down the street from us. I can’t believe it’s already time for it to be out, it seems like just yesterday we were having to take different routes around the areas they were filming!
How cool! They actually filmed a movie at the school I was working at, and it seemed crazy how disrupted we were, and then I think it came out, or is out soon!
I read the book in less than 24 hours…..one of my favorite books that I’ve read in the last decade. Can’t wait to see the movie – glad to hear you liked it!
You’ll have to let me know what you think when you see it.
I am happy to hear that people are liking the movie. I read the book when it came out and I loved it. One of my all time favs. I am thinking of blazing through the book quickly before I go see the movie. 🙂
That’s a good idea…there are some stories missing, but for the most part, it’s there.