Comments on: Movie Review – Help, The https://www.fernbyfilms.com/2012/07/05/movie-review-the-help/ Sat, 02 Apr 2022 11:10:27 +0000 hourly 1 By: fernby https://www.fernbyfilms.com/2012/07/05/movie-review-the-help/comment-page-1/#comment-7542 Mon, 16 Jul 2012 17:03:27 +0000 http://www.fernbyfilms.com/?p=19862#comment-7542 In reply to rtm.

 @rtm Ruth, I too was disappointed that Davis wasn't given the gong for this, I actually thought she did a better job that even Octavia Spencer. Still, at least somebody won something for this film, even if it never snuck in for Best Picture. Hopefully that attention gave it a larger audience!

]]> By: rtm https://www.fernbyfilms.com/2012/07/05/movie-review-the-help/comment-page-1/#comment-7525 Mon, 16 Jul 2012 04:44:41 +0000 http://www.fernbyfilms.com/?p=19862#comment-7525 I enjoyed this one too, so my review is more in line w/ yours, Rodney. I think Viola Davis owned this one, was wishing she'd won the Oscar. I like that there are whimsical elements to an otherwise emotional and serious film.

]]> By: fernby https://www.fernbyfilms.com/2012/07/05/movie-review-the-help/comment-page-1/#comment-7510 Thu, 12 Jul 2012 22:35:48 +0000 http://www.fernbyfilms.com/?p=19862#comment-7510 In reply to DantheMan610.

 @DantheMan610 For some reason Viola Davis reminds me of Alfre Woodard…. I'm not sure why, they don't even look the same. I think Davis will definitely snag an Oscar at some point in her career, as long as she doesn't keep appearing in tiny roles like she did in Extremely Loud & Incredibly Close….

]]> By: DantheMan610 https://www.fernbyfilms.com/2012/07/05/movie-review-the-help/comment-page-1/#comment-7507 Thu, 12 Jul 2012 01:07:54 +0000 http://www.fernbyfilms.com/?p=19862#comment-7507 Way too long for a movie like this. However, it was the performances that held me over and it really is a shame that Viola Davis didn't get any Oscar love for her work here because the girl totally knocks it out of the park. Maybe another year though. Good review Rod.

]]> By: fernby https://www.fernbyfilms.com/2012/07/05/movie-review-the-help/comment-page-1/#comment-7491 Sat, 07 Jul 2012 11:40:36 +0000 http://www.fernbyfilms.com/?p=19862#comment-7491 In reply to Al_K_Hall.

 @Al_K_Hall **Psssst** Hey Al! Wanna know a secret?
 
My fave aspect ratio is 2.77:1.
 
Don't tell anyone. 🙂

]]> By: fernby https://www.fernbyfilms.com/2012/07/05/movie-review-the-help/comment-page-1/#comment-7490 Sat, 07 Jul 2012 11:39:46 +0000 http://www.fernbyfilms.com/?p=19862#comment-7490 In reply to rorydean.

 @rorydean I haven't seen Pretty Ugly People yet, Rory, but it's one I'm definitely checking out if I can find a copy at my local DVD store.
 
I haven't seen enough of Chastain overall to really get to know her as an actress – I think this about the first (and only) film I've seen her in, so I don't know if she's versatile (or not) enough to make me really want to watch more of her. Some actors can really morph into their roles and inhabit the characters they portray, and other actors simply "act" the way they've been told to by the director, and I think in this case I'd be pointing to the latter rather than the former. It's just a small thing – and don't get me wrong, I think her "acting" here was very very good – I just didn't get into her performance like I did with Octavia Spencer's, for example.
 
Jesse Eisenberg I have other problems with, so don't get me started on him!
 
And mate, you're always welcome to link here; my door is always open!

]]> By: Al_K_Hall https://www.fernbyfilms.com/2012/07/05/movie-review-the-help/comment-page-1/#comment-7489 Sat, 07 Jul 2012 06:05:04 +0000 http://www.fernbyfilms.com/?p=19862#comment-7489 Hmmm. 1.85:1 isn't as good as 1.86:1 as far as aspect ratios go.
 
Wait, what was this film rated? If it was rated +17, i may let myself be tempted.

]]> By: rorydean https://www.fernbyfilms.com/2012/07/05/movie-review-the-help/comment-page-1/#comment-7487 Sat, 07 Jul 2012 05:17:43 +0000 http://www.fernbyfilms.com/?p=19862#comment-7487 I remember going into this movie with a bit more skepticism and distance because I had waited so long to see it than when I first heard about it.  I know it was, and continues to be scrutinized as much for the book as the adaptation, those who were awarded and those who were not, and historically speaking there is always a little fire in every film about race, racism and identity discovery.  This is definitely a character film first, then story, then plot – the way it should be.  The roles were brilliantly cast.  Actor, writer-director Tate Taylor is also responsible for Pretty Ugly People and I recommend that one.  I'm still not a fan of Jessica Chastain.  I think a better film is waiting for her.  She telegraphed her performance in this film, often always in the emotion instead of finding it through the scenes the way Meryl Streep lives and breathes in her films, first present then in discovery – she's wide open, raw, dangerously close to burning up then fading away – the delight of living truthfully in imaginary circumstances, again the way it should be.  I want to like Chastain the way I want to like Jesse Eisenberg (see Holly Rollers, also The Social Network, Squid and the Whale).  I caught her in Take Shelter with Michael Shannon and it was just such a disappointment. I reviewed it, please check it out at Above The Line. Can I include the link here?&nbsp ;http://rorydean.wordpress.com/2012/03/27/take-shelter-2011/ 
 
Btw, @fernby thanks for the link 🙂
 

]]> By: fernby https://www.fernbyfilms.com/2012/07/05/movie-review-the-help/comment-page-1/#comment-7486 Fri, 06 Jul 2012 20:28:48 +0000 http://www.fernbyfilms.com/?p=19862#comment-7486 In reply to Top 10 Films Dan.

 @Top 10 Films Dan  It's worth a look my friend!! let me know what you think when you get to see it!!

]]> By: Top 10 Films Dan https://www.fernbyfilms.com/2012/07/05/movie-review-the-help/comment-page-1/#comment-7483 Fri, 06 Jul 2012 16:18:21 +0000 http://www.fernbyfilms.com/?p=19862#comment-7483 Heard a lot about it given its award success but haven't seen it yet. After this glowing recommendation I better add it to my list!

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