An aspiring author during the civil rights movement of the 1960s decides to write a book detailing the African American maids' point of view on the white families for which they work, and th... Read allAn aspiring author during the civil rights movement of the 1960s decides to write a book detailing the African American maids' point of view on the white families for which they work, and the hardships they go through on a daily basis.An aspiring author during the civil rights movement of the 1960s decides to write a book detailing the African American maids' point of view on the white families for which they work, and the hardships they go through on a daily basis.
- Won 1 Oscar
- 79 wins & 121 nominations total
- Stuart Whitworth
- (as Chris Lowell)
- Yule Mae Davis
- (as Aunjanue Ellis)
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Did you know
- TriviaKathryn Stockett's book, on which this film is based, was rejected 60 times before it was eventually published.
- GoofsSkeeter uses liquid paper. In 1963, people used hard, round "typewriter erasers" and brushes to correct typing errors. Liquid paper was still being sold out of its inventor's house.
- Quotes
Minny Jackson: Eat my shit.
Hilly Holbrook: What'd you say?
Minny Jackson: I said eat... my... shit.
Hilly Holbrook: Have you lost your mind?
Minny Jackson: No, ma'am but you is about to. 'Cause you just did.
- ConnectionsFeatured in The Tonight Show with Jay Leno: Episode #19.196 (2011)
- SoundtracksJackson
Written by Jerry Leiber and Billy Edd Wheeler
Performed by Johnny Cash and June Carter Cash
Courtesy of Columbia Nashville
By arrangement with Sony Music Licensing
I could discuss the plot, but LOTS of other reviewers have discussed this. So instead, let's talk about what I liked and didn't like. I liked the acting. The problem, however, is that giving any of these actresses awards is tough as it's such an ensemble cast. I can truly understand why the Screen Actor's Guild chose to award ALL the cast a joint award. The direction was very nice and the movie was well filmed. The script was also very nice--and quite inspiring. My quibbles are VERY small---very, very small. I felt that a few characters were a bit one-dimensional (particularly the lead villainess). Also, the ending of the film seemed to drag out a bit and wrapping it up a bit sooner. It wasn't a bad ending--but tightening would have heightened the overall emotional impact.
So my advice for you is to see this film. While I still think "Hugo" is the best nominated film this year, I can see the merit in "The Help" winning and "The Artist" sure seems to have a lot of momentum. So, do yourself a favor and see all three--all three are terrific.
- planktonrules
- Feb 3, 2012
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- Budget
- $25,000,000 (estimated)
- Gross US & Canada
- $169,708,112
- Opening weekend US & Canada
- $26,044,590
- Aug 14, 2011
- Gross worldwide
- $221,802,186
- Runtime2 hours 26 minutes
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- 1.85 : 1