The Help...fantastic

Greetings to everyone sitting in front of a computer, I’m TheCinemaChick.  I’m a woman of many names, but for now, lets stick with that one.  Once again, I’ve had the pleasure of seeing a movie I actually liked.

Tonight, TheCinemaChick takes on the quiet blockbuster, “The Help”.

Why do I call it a quiet blockbuster?  Well, it’s not super action, adrenaline packed and full of explosions.  I don’t recall seeing it get advertised to death like so many other films out there.  It debuted at two or three on the charts (I don’t remember which) but has jumped to the number one spot and held it for two weeks now.

I’d been dying to see it for about a week, but because I’m such a nerd, I don’t like going to movies alone.  I managed to convince Fry to go with me.  Well, I told her “it’s either The Help or Don’t Be Afraid of the Dark”.  She chose the former.  I still plan to see the latter whether she likes it or not.  Maybe my long time platonic guy friend Butterfly will go with me.

Anyway, because it is such a popular movie and I sincerely think it must be experienced, I don’t want to give too much away.  I will not delve deeply into the plot.  Now, if you’ve heard someone talking about it or seen the trailer, you have an idea of what to expect.

“The Help” is about the South, taking place in the 1960s.  It focuses mainly on two characters, Skeeter and Aibileen.  Skeeter is a young college graduate who wants to be a writer and Aibileen is the African American maid.  As the story progresses, they began to write a book, slowly adding in Minny and other maids.

Unlike so many movies set in the past, this one managed to capture the essence of the time.  There wasn’t a single part where I thought it looked too modern or too antique.  The costumes were appropriate and everything was great.  After the movie, I talked to my momma, who told me about growing up in that era.  She did have a maid as a child so she knew what it was like to be raised by the help.  True, it was only for about seven years but it made an impact on her.  She told me about separate drinking fountains and separate bathrooms.  For me, it was hard to think thing like this were common not too long ago.  I do appreciate the time we live in now, even though we still often face discrimination.

Anyway, I don’t really have many negatives about “The Help”.  It is a longer movie, which I did noticed but it didn’t bother me.  The tension and drama kept me hooked until the end.  My main problem was that a small romance was worked in but it’s so minor that it doesn’t even impact the movie.  If the budding relationship with the boyfriend had been left out entirely, I doubt it would have impacted the film at all.  It would still be great and still be worth at least half a dozen Oscar nods.

That’s right.  I’m calling it now.

Nominations for Emma Stone, Viola Davis, adapted screenplay, costume design.

Prove me wrong.

I know this is short, but like “Black Swan” and “The King’s Speech”, I honestly think “The Help” should be experienced.  

And I know, some of you are back to work or can’t see a matinee, but this is another rare time when I would suggest paying full price for a movie.  I would even say to located the book and read it as well.

And you know me, you’ve read my blogs.  It’s not often a movie is so good that I can’t think of negative things to say about it.  I hardly ever praise a film as much as this.

So, go out and spend a little cash and watch “The Help”.  You’ll laugh, you might cry and you’ll know why I can never eat chocolate pie again.  

Still want proof that this is a good movie?  The entire audience stood up and cheered when the credits began rolling.  How many people do that?

Well, I’m always on the hunt for a good movie, so if you have something that’s out in the theaters and you want me to waste my cash on it, let me know!  I don’t just see movies I want, I do take other factors into consideration.

I do plan on writing that Obligatory Future Blog I keep talking about because there are some huge changes coming up.  Parking Lot Reviews will be starting soon because I do have a camera now, I’m just still trying to figure out how to use it.  I’m also creating my look.  You know, some vloggers are known for certain things and I’d like a trademark something for mine.  I’m thinking about breaking out my gray hoodie and using that since that thing’s been through hell with me.  And no, I’m not copying Todd in the Shadows.  I made hoodies cool before he gained internet fame.

Yeah.

Well, that’s all I’ve got to say about “The Help”.  I’m TheCinemaChick and I’m still cleaning butter of my shoes from Fry dropping an entire bucket of popcorn on them.  On behalf of my movie watching crew, I bid you a pleasant theater experience.