My sister got 2 free tickets to a special early screening of The Help...which I believe officially opens this weekend...and she was kind enough to take me with her! Yey for sisters!
Of course, no movie is ever as good as the books, (though I think the Lord Of The Rings trilogy is rumored to be close?), but this movie was nicely put together. They condensed it down without cutting too much, and most of the feeling is still there. People who have read the book will likely not be disappointed.
Bryce Dallas Howard stole the show as Hilly Holbrook, (she's so evil!), but Octavia Spencer pulled off the perfect Minny Jackson, too. Such a good cast.
Overall, excellent show. Maybe not one for the men folk though. I know it would have been a bit slow for my husband's liking. (And I got him to watch Fried Green Tomatoes, so you know he can handle a lot of touchy-feely garbage.) Now that I think of it - when the movie was over a guy in front of me started clapping. I thought it was really odd. I don't particularly identify with End Of Movie Clappers, and that dude was either really in touch with his feminine side or he was joking.
How about you? Have you read the book? Are you planning on seeing the movie? Seen any other good flicks lately?
