The Help – Dvd Review

Posted by Josh Barry | Published on February 11, 2012

Review of: The Help DVD

Dvd Review:: Josh

Reviewed by: Josh Barry

Rating:: 4

On February 11, 2012

Last modified:February 29, 2012

Summary:

The script is great bringing humour and heartfelt moments throughout. But the performances here take the spotlight, they are nothing short of oscar worthy.

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Plot Summary:

The #1 New York Times bestseller by Kathryn Stockett comes to vivid life through the powerful performances of a phenomenal ensemble cast. Led by Emma Stone, Viola Davis, Octavia Spencer and Bryce Dallas Howard, The Help is an inspirational, courageous and empowering story about very different, extraordinary women in the 1960s South who build an unlikely friendship around a secret writing project — one that breaks society’s rules and puts them all at risk. Filled with poignancy, humor and hope, The Help is a timeless, universal and triumphant story about the ability to create change.

Acting:

Great acting from two relatively unknown actresses in Viloa Davis and Octavia Spencer, who are sure to become a household names very soon. Emma Stone is great as the lead. Everything I have seen her in, she excels.

Film Techniques:

The script is skillfully adapted from the novel, but really this film rests mainly on the amazing performances.

Conclusion:

The script is great bringing humour and heartfelt moments throughout. But the performances here take the spotlight, they are nothing short of oscar worthy.