Film Review by John Glendale M. Eden

A historical movie showing the harsh realities of racism back in 1960's Mississippi. This movie tells us how powerful it can be if we all help each other, to rise against hate, and how three women who build an unlikely friendship and build up their courage to make a change. 

 The book "The Help" was written by Kathryn Stockett, a Caucasian lady who was inspired by an African American maid who worked for her family when she was a child. 

The Help stars Emma Stone as Skeeter, Academy Award–nominated Viola Davis as Aibileen and Octavia Spencer as Minny—three very different, extraordinary women in Mississippi during the 1960s, who build an unlikely friendship around a secret writing project that breaks societal rules and puts them all at risk. From their improbable alliance a remarkable sisterhood emerges, instilling all of them with the courage to transcend the lines that define them, and the realization that sometimes those lines are made to be crossed—even if it means bringing everyone in town face-to-face with the changing times. (Rovi, Fandango.com)

Skeeter (Emma Stone) is a 23 years old white journalist who builds up a bond with two maids of African-american descent, they make an unlikely friendship, she then starts writing down their stories to somehow help the black people. "You is kind, You is smart, You is important." A remarkable line said by Aibileen Clark (Viola Davis) when she was trying to comfort a baby that she was taking care of. She was the first maid that Skeeter contacted for her journalism. Minny Jackson (Ocatavia Spencer), a hard working maid, she was shown in the movie as a strong woman, a great mother for her children and at the same time a hard worker even if her husband beats her up. Celia Foote (Jessica Chastain) was from a trailer park community and they were the so called white trash, but then got married to a white rich man and the first time she hired a maid. It was wonderful seeing her with Minny, their bond and how did Minny thought her how to be a house wife and everything till the end. Lastly, Hilly Holbrook (Bryce Howard) the main antagonist of the movie, shows the real hypocrisy of a 1960's Christian leader, from how she treated her maid, to how she tried brain washing people that the black community are just some lower beings, but in the end at the toilet scene, it was all funny and at the same time satisfying.

The story is about African Americans working in white households in Jackson, Mississippi, during the early 1960s. 

The Symbolism here that I found is like White Ladies' Tools. Hilly Holbrook symbolizes dentist tools and uses "witches fingernails" to show violence, which often consists of using her power and influence to harm the people she don't like like how she told the Police about what her maid did and imprisoned her.

Back in the 1960's, racism was a big thing, colored people were being treated differently; to help the black people was against the law, but  Skeeter wanted to help their community in spite of knowing the possible consequences of her actions. Her having a black maid when she was a kid was a partial reason why she wanted to help. The movie was well made, the setting, the props and everything. It was like you were back in the 1960s. Though the journalist did a big part in helping the black community she wasn't really the main character of the film. Mrs. Aibileen was. The actors have done an astounding job in portraying their characters. The movie was sensational, especially for the people who understood the message of the story. It was almost perfect in a way. From how it depicts the days back in 1960s, how they balanced the emotional scenes in each part of the movie, and to the seriousness and other more. It shows the era where men are being shown as rich guys that hold big pride in them, looking for a women that can be a great house wife and a lot more. The actor of Hilly has done an excellent job in presenting her role as a racist,  she made the audience (Including me) despise her actions and who she was. The most saddening part for me was when Aibileen was about to leave the baby the she was taking care of, the child she loved and cared, the last words that she gave to the young one before they parted ways was "You is smart, You is kind, You is important."

You know what I'd do if I were you? I'D WATCH IT RIGHT NOW! Hundred percent recommend. I would love to recommend it to my friends, and especially to those understand these kinds of movies and stories. The moral lesson of the movie, the message, the symbolism and everything. 10/10 recommended. If you want to know the hardships of African-Americans in America, I would really recommend this for you to watch.

How beautiful is she? So lovely <3