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Written August 11, 2011
The Help

by Lunchmovie

Loved it...I actually laughed out loud at times and wiped a tear at others...a definite must see...gather up a few girlfriends and make it a all girls day
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Written August 14, 2011
The Help

by PNCGirl02

Best Movie that has been out in a LOOOOOONG time. Good story telling, no foul language, no nudity, good for all ages. GREAT acting by all involved. Will be buying the DVD as soon as it is available.

The entire theater was filled to capacity for this movie...that should tell you something!
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Written August 11, 2011
The Help

by rottiemom

This is a wonderful movie. I went with my girlfriend and we thoroughly enjoyed every minute. The movie is rather long, but keeps your attention the whole time. I would recomment it to anyone. It gives great insight into the thoughts and attitudes of that era. It brought out several emotions in me.
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Written August 11, 2011
The Good, the Bad, and the Nasty!

by Bayou Beauty 33

This is a must see for the young and old! It will make you laugh, make you cry, and inspire you to have the desire to make a difference. The Help sparked mixed emotions throughout the entire movie which was a great experience! I loved it! It was kind; it was smart; it was important!
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Written August 27, 2011
Help Yourself!

by foodstar

Whatever happened to great movies? Where are the great stories? The rich production values? The jaw dropping impeccable performances of actors who transcend the script? Up until yesterday they were relegated to tinsel town's movie history. . . and now. . . with THE HELP, blossomed into an awesome, multi-sensory, all encompassing re-capture of the very very best of Hollywood. Be prepared for this "E" Ticket ride into the telling of this amazing story - you don't want to miss this. Be sure to see it on the BIG screen . . . THE HELP stretches into every corner of the screen with incredible lush detail. It's the finest and best movie experience in years.
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Written October 23, 2011
Good Movie

by Film_Seeker

I really enjoyed this film. I thought Emma Stone and Viola Davis were fantastic! Bryce Dallas Howard did such a good job at making me hate her character. What a potrayal of such a horrible person! I can go on about how well the cast did, but I will just stick to one simple sentence: What a great movie.
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Written November 30, 2011
See it

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I liked this movie, it really makes you think about the past and how people used to treat other people just because of the color of there skin, this movie is a tear jerker and is really very sad but if you want to get a look at how people used to be treated I would suggest watching it.
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Written December 19, 2011
The Help

by DarlaKriehn

My husband and I both enjoyed the movie. This is a sad reminder how things were and how we need to treat everyone as God's children.
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Written February 9, 2012
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by Punk_Kanellis

I saw ?The Help? about 2 weeks go. With Emma Stone being one of my favorite actresses and all I went in knowing that the movie was gonna be good. What I didn?t expect was the absolutely amazing-ness of the whole thing. They hit every single history aspect dead on. I really felt for all of the black slaves. Also, I?ve got to say, I must have cried 6 times throughout the whole movie. The only movies that have made me cry more than that are ?A Walk to Remember?, ?The Notebook?, and ?Titanic?. So that?s a compliment!

?The Help? was a refreshing look back in time. It reminds us of how good we have it now. Simply amazing! Not to mention, the cast did an incredible job of portraying the characters!
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Written January 2, 2012
Hard not to like

by entropicangel42

On the one hand, ouch, another movie where a pretty white woman sweeps in to save the day for non-white people. On the other hand, there are so many standout performances in this heartwarming tale that it's hard to imagine a 2012 Academy Awards show where this flick doesn't walk away with at least an Oscar or two.
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Written November 7, 2011
Laugh out loud and Cry

by DiannaLT

I enjoyed this movie, but LOVED the book. Both it made me laugh out loud and cry. My 14 year old daughter still cannot decide whether she liked the movie or not... she was definitely touched by the story and cried more than she laughed.
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Written December 2, 2011
ok well something must be good about it

by big jess crush

I will admit I am a white man and I did not see this movie in the theater but will when it comes out on blueray around chrstmas time so I can enjoy it with my entire family but something sure must be good about this movie all the reviews I have heard have been fantastic and I cant wait to see it for my self plus I love emma stone 'i think i spelled that name right lol
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Written December 24, 2011
Don't judge a book by its cover.....

by SanyaT

It took me a while to get myself to watch this movie. Didn't like the title, silly and ignorant I know, but as an African American woman, one must brace herself for a movie that could potentially draw up raw and negative emotions. But once I watched it, I found the movie to be insprirational, uplifting, and funny! This is a must see for any person who loves a good movie about courage, humanity, and love.
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Written October 23, 2011
The Help

by billkate

We've seen it twice & loved it both times. Best movie we've seen in a very long time! Wish Hollywood would make more movies like this, then we'd go to the movies more often! A good mix of laughter & tears, with a good dose of reality! Acting was superb. We don't think kids would relate to the era the movie is from.
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Written December 19, 2011
Worth seeing twice

by dmaslyn

I am not a movie re-watcher, but I would see this one again. I read the book and am usually disappointed in movies about books I have read. They just can't capture the feelings and heart of the book. Not so here. They did a great job. The actress who played Abiliene (the main housekeeper) was GREAT - her subtly of even every facial expression truly conveyed what you believe the character would be thinking/feeling. Ron Howard's daughter as HIlly Holbrook (as the villain you love to hate) was also fantastic. She did a wonderful job! My friends and I saw The Help together when it first came out (in a PACKED theater, which I usually try to avoid)... we laughed and cried and would heartily recommend it.
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