Big Man and I were finally able to go see The Help this past Sunday, and I can honestly say it was fantastic.
Ever since finishing the final chapter of the book, I have been waiting on pins and needles for the movie to finally be released and to be able to go see it. We arrived at the theater about 5 minutes late, as the previews were beginning and were amazed and baffled that almost every seat in the theater was taken for a Sunday, 1:10 p.m. showing. Thankfully, some ladies moved their purses so we could squeeze into the last two 'good' seats. All of the other late people were summoned to the bottom seats right below the screen.
It's been a very long time since I've been in a movie that packed before, but I was glad that this movie was getting the kind of recognition that the book did.
I always worry about movies that come from books, because it is always better in my head but this movie did not disappoint me. Of course, they couldn't put every detail of the book into the movie but the parts they did show were on point. The characters and surroundings were almost exactly how I imagined them. Hilly (Bryce Dallas Howard) def. lived up to her role in the movie that I envisioned from her in the book, as did everyone else. The only person who wasn't as close in my vision was Mrs. Phelan, Skeeter's mom, who I thought was portrayed more 'cold' in the book then the movie.
If you haven't seen it, I strongly urge that you do...and most definitely read the book.
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On another note, this book has opened my eyes to how lucky we really are as a country and the progress we have made in the past 50 years. It is crazy to me that a little more than 50 years ago, Big Man and I would not be ALLOWED to be use the same restroom, restaurant, library....let alone be together. People and history will never be able to change what has happened in the past but I am glad we have made steps forward (i.e. civil right, MLK, Loving vs. Virginia) that have allowed us those liberties today. I could not imagine not being able to be with Big Man now but it also hurts my heart to realize how hateful so many people have been and still are.
Hopefully, one day everyone will be able to live their life freely and be with whom they choose.
20 comments:
Ah, I've just got to see it. From the previews, it looks phenomenal!
Glad to see you liked the movie! Movies from books are always risky!
I want to see this so bad!
It was one of the best movies that I've seen in a long time and I am going to read the book again.
I love the last picture, we should tell ourselves these things every day!
I'm going to see this today actually! I'm SO stoked because I loved loved loved the book.
And I couldn't agree more. This country has come a long way, but it still has a lot of growing to do.
I just started reading the book last week and LOVE it!!! What an amazing story! I'm so glad to hear that the movie was a worthy adaptation. I can't wait to see it!!!
I want to see this too! I used to read all the time...but have lost my reading mojo over the last year. I need to get it back.
I absolutely loved the book and I can't wait to see it! I'm glad you liked it. I love that quote from Aibileen.
I haven't read the book but I really want to and then I want to see the movie! It looks awesome. I am glad you enjoyed it.
I can not wait to see this movie. It looks so good!! Now you have me even more excited :)
I really need to see and read this!
I tried to go last night to see this and it was sold out and had been all day. I am dying to see it and to be blown away.
GUSH! It was AMAZING! I loved every second and cried a lot of tears...and I am so not a movie crier! I found it eye-opening as well that this is recent history we're talking about. Baby we've come a long way...
i cannot wait to see the movie and read the book! i have heard nothing but great things!
i find it so hard to believe that 50 years ago i couldn't be married to hubby ... we have come a long way and it saddens me to think that we still have a ways to go.
I just downloaded The Help on my Nook and I cannot wait to read it... then I guess I will have to wait for the movie!
I went to see it with my mom on Sunday at 4 and it was packed. It really hits home for me because my sister is biracial and 50 years ago I wouldn't be able to teach the students in my class because we wouldn't be allowed to use the same buildings, yet now we can eat breakfast and lunch together every day. We've come a long way but people really can be hateful especially in the south.
it was filmed in Jackson and Danny was able to be an extra in it! I need to read the book because the movie was amazing!
I just found your blog today! (I commented on your EC planner post!)
We have come a long way, but there is definitely a long way still to go! I just read an article today (did a post on it, actually) about a hate crime in MS where TEENS beat and ran over a black man, just because they wanted to beat a black man. I mean, seriously?!! Literally, disgusts me that there are people, and young people at that, that are still so ignorant!
Going to see The Help tomorrow after work and cannot wait!
It was such a good book and an equally good movie! Did Stuart leave Skeeter in the book? I couldn't remember.
I CANNOT wait to see the movie. And that quote from Aibileen? makes me cry every time I hear it.
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