Director Tate Taylor delivers a very effective film with his second feature. An aspiring writer sets out to write a novel from the perspective of the African-American maids about their lives and treatment from their white employers during the volatile 1960's when the civil rights movement started. Based on the novel by Kathryn Stockett, Taylor and his talented team focus on the powerful story which is brought to live by a stellar cast. Despite its flaws and fable like setting, the film works because it's a story that should have been told long time ago which gives it relevance and timeliness. The film's power comes from the terrific performances by Viola Davis, Octavia Spencer, Jessica Chastain, Emma Stone, Bryce Dallas Howard, Allison Janney, Sissy Spacek and Cicely Tyson that makes it soar. 1001 Films' coverage of films on DVD.
Saturday, December 24, 2011
The Help
Director Tate Taylor delivers a very effective film with his second feature. An aspiring writer sets out to write a novel from the perspective of the African-American maids about their lives and treatment from their white employers during the volatile 1960's when the civil rights movement started. Based on the novel by Kathryn Stockett, Taylor and his talented team focus on the powerful story which is brought to live by a stellar cast. Despite its flaws and fable like setting, the film works because it's a story that should have been told long time ago which gives it relevance and timeliness. The film's power comes from the terrific performances by Viola Davis, Octavia Spencer, Jessica Chastain, Emma Stone, Bryce Dallas Howard, Allison Janney, Sissy Spacek and Cicely Tyson that makes it soar. 1001 Films' coverage of films on DVD.
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