After watching the trailer, there was no doubt that the movie was worth watching immediately. I looked at it immediately.
It is nice that there are people who boldly take up the creation of bold and honest paintings that reflect the truth, the struggle for a better existence, the struggle for justice.
When a person becomes unsuitable or a hindrance to someone, then they simply get rid of him, as they got rid of Kennedy, from King, from a simple black maid who wanted happiness and hope for a bright future for her children.
Not one fate was broken then. Millions of lives have been ruined and hurt. Millions of destinies endure this still (the fallout of past stereotypes), although under the curtain of “everything is fine, we are all equal” hides a window into reality or into that cruel past when it was the norm to kill a person, to burn down his house, to kill his children, to put him in prison for nothing, torment, rape when it was the norm (it is a pity, but the fact that this is an absurd norm even now).
The film showed that struggle. The struggle of simple, kind people who lived by alien, completely alien destinies still endured humiliation and mockery. Fight without blood, without violence. The film showed the power of words, the power of truth. How important it is not to be afraid, to unite and to fight back. He reflected that among all races there are moral freaks, and there are those who, at the cost of their own well-being, are willing to take risks to save another.
Emma Stone is like the sun: a beautiful good face, will in the eyes, determination. The ideal image of a person who helps others and carries rays of warmth and hope. The heroine of Viola Davis, who gives love and time to other children, but can only give her first, is a nail that cannot be broken. Octavia Spesnes is a daring woman and a talented cook. Bryce Howard is a suburban bitch, well, there is one in every city and not one, bringing destruction to homes and destinies. Jessica Chastain is a kind of local dummy whose kindness and sincerity puts her on an order of levels higher than the other divas in this suburb. Alison Jenny is a mother who only wants her daughter’s happiness, but she sees it on a slightly different spectrum, but she goes beyond her vision. The fates of completely different women are intertwined, like the roots of two trees growing nearby. The results are different for everyone...
All the roles are thought out, the script is thought out, the morality, the book cover, humor that diluted the tension; relationships between people; opinions; the reality of the situation; the reality of events on TV; the reality of the madness of the world; these cars and houses; a pleasant ending.
So the fact that the movie raised almost ten times the budget in the United States and in the world, that one of the actresses received an Oscar did not surprise me, because it was done a pile of work done perfectly.
Although a small cluster of pollen mercy, albeit justified by the bright atmosphere of the film, still fell into a kind of unrealistic situation, so
9 out of 10
Great plot, cast, trailer and reviews from critics. Looking at all this, you make sure the picture has to be amazing. That's what happened.
Starting from the script, ending with camera work, this film is set at the highest level. The color of the 1960s and its color discrimination. When you call for social equality, you can go to jail.
Very good acting sometimes makes you smile, sometimes cry, sometimes worry about the fate of the characters. Despite the fact that the tape is quite long, you can not get bored throughout the entire timekeeping. Emma Stone, Viola Davis, Octavia Spencer all played amazingly. And the Oscar for Best Actress was given clearly for a reason.
But the love line with the main character seemed superfluous to me. When all the other storylines are detailed, this one turned out to be too short, given the power of ten minutes. And sometimes it seemed that the main character is not Emma, and Viola, because she is given almost the same amount of screen time. The storyline with Jessica Chastain pleased, she came out kind, but at the same time deep.
Be sure to watch if you want to feel the position of black people in the United States during the 20th century.
10 out of 10
I’m very interested in movies about race. I liked Quentin Tarantino's "Django Freed", "12 Years a Slave" not so much, and "The Servant" left the impression of something in between. I liked the movie more than I did not.
The film covers the 60s of the last century in Mississippi during the period of active racial discrimination. A young girl Skeeter, who dreams of becoming a writer, seeing the attitude of her friends to black servants working for them, decides to write a book with a collection of stories of servants about their working lives.
The film impressed me most with its visual component and acting. Let's start with the visual. The picture turned out to be very colorful, it is pleasant to look at each frame, the operator is respectful. The atmosphere of the 60s of America is brilliant. I think most of the budget was spent on the decorations of that time. Jazz, retro cars, Martin Luther King's performances and Kennedy's death on television - all of this is very tasty.
Acting overrides all other advantages of the film. Emma Stone adds some warmth and grace to the film. Against the background of all the other characters, her character is the kindest and smartest. It seems that this film began the path of the actress to wonderful dramatic roles that will lead her to the Oscars. Viola Davis played a very strong role. I believed her every emotion and line. The moments when her character cried, uttering a monologue deeply touched the soul. Octavia Spencer's Oscar in the case of this film doesn't look like a chopper of academics to encourage a black actor. The actress did a great job. Minnie’s character turned out to be a charismatic, hot-tempered, but very kind woman with a big heart. I don’t know who else was nominated in this nomination, except for Jessica Chastain, but at least Octavia Spencer got deservedly in the list of nominees. Supporting actors are also gorgeous, especially Jessica Chastain, although the scenes with the participation can be counted on the fingers of one hand.
In terms of directing, I was very pleased. Director Tate Taylor showed racial discrimination at the level of everyday conversations. With the help of small things like going to the toilet, cooking and setting the table, the director shows the relationship between the characters. Everything's fine in that regard. But Tate Taylor and the writers seriously spoiled the film with just one point.
The only, but fat minus of the film. There is no negative black character in the film. Minnie's husband was, but we didn't even see him. The whole film tells us about the equality of all people, but I didn’t see that in the film. Take, for example, the same Django. The film shows that all people are equal regardless of skin color. There are no good or bad characters in Tarantino’s film. There is Django, who has suffered in the past from the humiliation of whites, who pursues good causes. And there is Stephen, a former slave, who remains loyal only to whites and hates blacks. There is Dr. Schultz, who does not tolerate racism and helps black slaves. And there is Calvin Candy, a cruel slave owner who does not mind giving a slave to the dogs. They are not perfect, regardless of skin color. This leads us to believe that all people are equal. I didn't see that in the movie The Help. There are both good and bad white people. Blacks are exhibited by good sufferers. Although the film is not only about the equality of all people, it is a serious puncture for me. Nomination in the category “Best film” really looks like a fight off academics of the rebellion of blacks.
I think these films should always be made. With these pictures, maybe our world will be a little better. Yes, not perfect, but after watching it, everyone will learn a lesson and understand a lot.
7 out of 10
The subject of racial prejudice has always been relevant to the United States of America. In the 1950s and 1960s, racial segregation and discrimination against blacks peaked, leading to a movement for civil rights and equality between black and white races. This led to great unrest, protests and bloody violence. Of course, such events left a huge imprint on the public life and history of the United States. Mass culture is not left out either. Literature has addressed these issues throughout this shameful period. But world cinema only recently began to seriously address such a painful topic and comprehend the dark pages of American history.
The picture is based on the novel of the same name by the American writer Katherine Stockett. And although this story is fictional, in fact the book very accurately describes the real state of affairs in those difficult times. In the genre it is a heavy life drama with an important social bias. However, the film is much more complex work than a standard film on the subject of racism. The picture can scare away with its long timekeeping of two and a half hours, as well as a measured, slow pace of storytelling with completely absent dynamics. However, the story is told so fascinating and detailed that viewing is easy and easy.
The film is filmed in a very sentimental manner and filled with diverse emotions. We are shown in detail the hard lives of black people and the injustices they face every day. Restrictions, humiliations and insults become constant companions of black life. White supremacists are also shown, though their least radical wing. It is surprising how sincerely the segregationists saw themselves as a superior race. All this is reflected in this picture.
However, the tape is not perfect. It was too politically correct in nature. The author does not show us the black pages of racism. We will not see race riots, lynch trials and other forms of violence. Everything is illustrated by the example of social relationships. In addition, only the female point of view is shown, there are few men in the film and they are all in third roles. But from the technical side there is nothing to complain about. The atmosphere of a small provincial town is simply brilliant. The scenery, costumes and surroundings, all correspond to the spirit of the time.
A brilliant cast is involved in the film. The key role was played by pretty Emma Stone. She was able to adequately perform in a dramatic role and deserve universal recognition. Viola Davis showed a high level of acting and made a good impression. Brilliant performance gave Octavia Spencer, the image of a daring and sharp-tongued maid will remain in memory for a long time. Bryce Dallas Howard played above all praise. She so realistically played a bitchy and arrogant public figure that hatred for her heroine was beyond the limits. When you personally want to go on the face of such a person, it is a sign of great acting talent. And of course, it is worth noting one of my favorite actresses Jessica Chastain, who appeared in the most positive, sincere and kind image of a simple girl. Great role.
The servant is a deep, touching, sentimental, heartwarming social drama that offers a look at racial problems from everyday, everyday points of view. The picture brilliantly reproduces on the screen the atmosphere and spirit of that time. It is important to remember that this is an author's, purely American cinema, which nevertheless will appeal to fans of such stories.
8 out of 10
The story in the film touches on the difficult subject of racism. Racism in America has far-reaching roots dating back to the slave-owning 17th century, when Africans were imported to the United States to work on plantations. That's what happened historically. Therefore, what has been absorbed into the minds of people with their mother’s milk and lived for centuries is very difficult to eradicate, since “leaving” such innate ideas is inevitably accompanied by “breaking” themselves and their beliefs. However, given that society as a complex dynamic system tends to develop and accumulate new norms and values, the slave system has gone, but in the minds of people it remained in the guise of racism. At the same time, I think the maximum that society can achieve will be the transition from the “open” to the “hidden” kind. I would be very happy to be wrong.
The filmmakers present this problem quite gently. Here you will not see scenes full of cruelty and violence, as it could be in films of other genres in the plane of the theme raised in the film "The Help" by Tate Taylor. You will see a slightly romanticized, but very beautiful story about the triumph of justice, friendship, hopes for peaceful coexistence in one country of different nations.
The plot of the film is based on the writing by Emma Stone's heroine Eugenia Philan (Skiter) - a book consisting of stories of black maids about relationships with their white masters. This book is a bold and risky attempt to move the iceberg called “racial inequality” and “break” the usual way of quiet and measured life of Americans. Of course, it will not be of any value if it does not relate to the author himself to the problem raised. Therefore, in addition to stories heard and recorded from local maids, Skeeter adds to the book his story based on her personal experience.
The heroine of Emma Stone in everything is opposed to society, from the very beginning of the film, it is put in contrast with other local residents of the town of Jackson, where the film itself takes place. The creators tried to make it “read”, starting with her way of dressing, and ending with thoughts and attitudes towards career, starting a family, etc. As for the game of Stone, I can say one thing – the role is played quite smoothly, and there are no scenes in the film where the director could demand from the actress some particularly bright emotional outbursts.
But the game Octavia Spencer (Minnie Jackson) was appreciated, awarding her an Oscar for best supporting role. However, in my opinion, Viola Davis (Aibileen Clark) coped with her role no worse, and not only because the story of her character is more tragic.
It is impossible not to mention two bright roles in the film. These are the characters of Bryce Dallas Howard (Hilly Holbrook) and Jessica Chastain (Sily Foot). Hilly is a major opponent of change and an opinion leader in his city. Bryce Dallas Howard confidently conveyed the entire palette of emotions of her heroine: from cold arrogance to open tantrums. Celia attracts with its cute spontaneity, obviously, her heroine is needed to create “balance”. Her emotions are beautiful: she is completely sincere, both when she laughs and when she cries.
Summing up, I was interested to observe the interaction between the characters and follow the development of the plot. However, I am afraid that the effect of the film on the audience will be, unfortunately, short-lived. But still it is foolish to deny the fact that the film gives hope for a friendly and peaceful future, because on an emotional level, the film quite “penetrates” into the soul.
8 out of 10
Sometimes you have to make a noise to change something.
Justice and equality is one of the most important states in which a society should live. However, when under the pressure of any circumstances, something or someone violates justice, it is necessary not to sit still waiting for changes for the better, but to look fear in the eyes and take the initiative into your own hands. This idea is at the heart of the historical drama “The Servant”.
Synopsis American South, 1960s Skeeter University graduate Philan returns to her sleepy hometown of Jackson, dreaming of becoming either a journalist or a writer, but can decide what to write about. Soon, she becomes an unwitting witness to the terrible racial discrimination that has struck black women in the city. Outraged by the state of affairs, Skeeter decides to write a book dedicated to the life of a black servant forced to put up with endless humiliations. This helps her lost all joy of life Aibileen and her best friend daring and sharp-tongued maid Minnie.
Perhaps the most striking detail of the film is the play of actors. First of all, I would like to mention the performance of Viola Davis in the touching and heartbreaking image of the black maid Aibileen, heartbroken after the tragic death of her only son, but who found the strength to live on, thanks to friends and those children she, in fact, raised. Also impressed was Bryce Dallas Howard as Miss Hillie Holbrook, a staunch racist whose callous soul played the game against her. It is worth mentioning Jessica Chastain as Celia Foote, a real “white crow” of the city, devoid of any prejudice against blacks, and therefore found the only true friend in the person of the maid Minnie. By the way, the brightest impression was left by Octavia Spencer, who, after a series of secondary and episodic roles, finally opened herself to the world and embodied the image of a daring, but kind in the soul of Minnie’s cook.
Director Tate Taylor directed a subtle historical and psychological drama that combines funny humor, historical epic and just a tragedy about human relations in one of the most shameful pages in the history of the United States. The director shows the glamorous and pompous era of the 60s combined with the outdated foundations and prejudices of the old South, where blacks, despite official equality, are still considered property. I really liked how the director made a harmonious transition from satire to historical drama, where the characters are in real danger only because they dared to go against the system. At the same time, the director, introducing the heroine Celia Foot into the plot, makes the audience understand that even in such a difficult time and in such a cruel society, you can find truly kind people.
The focus of the plot is the discriminatory policy of the United States and the struggle of African Americans for their rights. The catalyst in the film is Skeeter, who has just graduated from university and, having absorbed progressive views, decides to write a book telling the stories of black housekeepers who are forced to endure the humiliation of white people who do not even perceive them as people. As in any film of this kind, the characters face obstacles, including personal fear for their lives and the lives of loved ones. But a sense of justice and a desire to make the world a better place make them fearless, despite the reaction of radicals willing to do the most inexcusable things to preserve the old order.
Result In fact, The Help is a very good movie. It demonstrates that one should not be afraid to go against the system and one can fight it with his own methods, successfully convincing people of the existence of the problem and the need to solve it. And, of course, another thought of the film is the idea that you can never give up, but you need to boldly go forward.
10 out of 10
": We have a different story today. Today I'm going to tell you about the man from space. Once a wise Martian came to Earth to teach us humans something.
- Martian? Big one?
Oh, about six feet and two inches.
- What's his name?
- Martian Luther King. He was a very handsome Martian, Mr. King. It’s like us — nose, mouth, hair on our head — but sometimes people laughed at it, and sometimes, you know, they were just nasty.
- Why, Abi? Why did people hurt him?
- Because it was green.
Martin Luther King, leader of the Black Civil Rights Movement, was shot dead on April 4, 1968. A tragedy that shook the world. King was at the forefront of democratic movements in the South. His dream was to see people equal to each other, respecting everyone regardless of race. His body perished, but the grain he planted in the heads of many survived and sprouted.
In the southern United States, centuries of slavery and decades of segregation have created a white-dominated legal and political system. Jim Crow laws kept black residents within strict and humiliating confines. A striking example is the city of Jackson, Mississippi in the 1960s. Colored people do not study in the same school as white people, do not sit at the same table, do not go to the “white” store if they are not dressed in the uniform of servants, do not have the right to have a romantic relationship with a person of color. The only decent job for a Negro woman is a servant in a white lady's house.
Against this background, the events of Tate Taylor’s film “The Help”, the script for which was written on the plot of the novel of the same name by Catherine Stockett, unfold.
Jackson’s social and domestic life is ruled by white ladies from country clubs, in starched dresses and with a strained joyful smile. Not far from their neat houses with well-groomed lawns is located an area that is sharply different from the advertising picture - the area of colored, eloquently called "Baby". The border is laid. There, in dilapidated houses with one room, the servants live with their families. Every day the bus takes them to work: cleaning silverware that does not belong to them; washing dirty laundry and caring for other people's children.
Aibileen has been working in the homes of the honorable ladies for many years. She and her friends have long been accustomed to the whims of their mistresses, their neglectful attitude. They find the strength to laugh at it occasionally. Life goes on as usual until the horizon does not appear bright - orange glow covered with small curls - Miss Skeeter is a girl unlike other white ladies. At 23, she wants to be a writer and here at home in Jackson found the theme for her first book. A white lady from a respected family wants to write about the life of a black servant. The girl craves change in the swamp of discrimination, but for this you need to enlist the support of women from the heat. Martin Luther King is dead. Mass riots began everywhere. Black people are killed on the street for not saying a word or even looking. What do I do? Sit quietly and humbly to go to your separate toilet on the street or dare to raise your head and declare yourself?
It is worth talking about the selection of a cast that literally reads your thoughts. All the performers of the roles so harmoniously blended with the heroines from the book and brilliantly conveyed the character of each. An arrogant tantrum from Bryce Dallas Howard; a frivolous simpleton Jessica Chastain; ambitious, bravely coping with her personal complexes Emma Stone; unforgettable, cheeky Minnie performed by Octavia Spencer and a woman with a big heart, broken but brave Viola Davis. Applause for the girls!
The film cannot leave anyone indifferent. Despite the already obsessive topic of discrimination against blacks, this movie, this novel will play on the strings of your soul.
Katherine Stockett’s story reveals many boundaries in our heads. It has nothing to do with skin color. And what about the boundaries that we set by judging a person by their appearance, their background, their status, their education, or a piece of paper that means something? These walls take up too much space. There is not enough space in my head to try to get to know this person and leave a few good memories of him.
“Repeat after me. You're kind. You're smart. You're priceless. "
On this subject and similar to it, many books have been written and a large number of films have been made. This time, we see class and racial opposition.
The film tells the story of a small period of life, a maid working in a small town in Mississippi in the 60s. With the arrival of Emma Stone in the city, there is hope for change, but no one knows about it. The plot introduces us to the main characters and foundations of that time. We enter a world where there is no other job for a black woman than a maid or a nurse.
The role of the main antagonist is performed by the heroine Bryce Dallas Howard. She tries to defend the ideals and foundations of life for years to the last. In the role of opponents, of course, the aristocracy against the disenfranchised, at that time, blacks. The plot revolves around the young ambitious journalist Emma Stone and her irreconcilable desire to write about the lives of working black women who have raised their children for generations, asking for nothing in return but respect.
The book on which the film was made was written in 2009 and will rightly consider this film adaptation a filter of our days and what actually happened then. As a work of art, Tate Taylor’s work is perfectly balanced and assembled.
Separately, I would like to note the selection of actors. Here is the previously mentioned Emma Stone, the magnificent Viola Davis, Bryce Dallas Howard, Octavia Spencer and others. Screenwriters gave the opportunity to reveal their possibilities in the film 10/10.
This is a good film with interesting thoughts and ideas in the dialogues of the main characters. The general idea of the film, it seemed to me, speaks of a simple desire to live and the dignity to which every person has a right. I think to some extent, this film as a metaphor can be relevant almost always.
10 out of 10
and + for the excellent work of the designer and costume designer.
Lush colors, atmosphere and bright characters keep the viewer’s attention for 2.5 hours.
The actors are brilliant. They are so used to the images that it seems as if the book characters themselves came to life.
Of course, many of the details of the book are missing. But I was very pleased that new, very bright moments were added.
The era of plastic, hypocritical, cowardly society, where sincerity and honesty are avoided, they try to eradicate real feelings and emotions like a weed.
And it takes a lot of courage and courage to tell the truth, knowing that it will entail danger and rejection.
Every now and then, tears grew from admiration for true friendship, from sadness and sympathy, from pride for the main characters.
And only after telling the truth, stopping silence, Skeeter, Minnie and Abi find freedom. Freedom from the torment of conscience.
A wonderful film that evokes such vivid emotions. A movie you can watch over and over again.
- And yet you know it, but here it is: some Negroes lie, some Negroes are immoral, some Negroes should be afraid of women and white and black. But the same thing can be said about all people.
I took the quote from To Kill a Mockingbird for good reason, as I feel a special connection between these two stories, which are very motivating and strive to defeat injustice. Two truly great stories in our eyes.
What we can see: racial prejudice, such ridiculous, absolutely stupid ideas. People in Mississippi adapt to other people, at times, blindly following imposed beliefs. All but Skeeter. Skeeter (Emma Stone) is a girl who, as the most legendary and bright personalities, appears in the town very timely. She is a fighter for rights and freedoms. For that time, a very atypical girl, there are the most contradictory features that none of the girls in her city possess: directness, openness, honesty, and most importantly, justice. Her further actions once and for all change the opinions and ideas about "colored". She proved how hard-working women love other people’s children, while missing the brightest moments of their own lives. Skeeter ridicules human vices, which, perhaps, are characteristic of a certain circle of people today. I love Emma Stone, especially in this role. How serious she is here, incredible, but the fact (!) – what triumphal success she managed to achieve in a not so long acting career. Now she is Mia from La La Land, and here is Skeeter. This role seems to have become a door for her to the world of cinema, and his best roles. And you know, it's very, very cool.
I dedicate a separate line in this message to charming ladies: Viola Davis, who played the role of Eibelin, as well as the talented Octavia Spencer(Minnie). It was for the role of Minnie that Octavia received an Oscar. Thanks to such films, one simple truth can be understood: it does not matter what problems a particular film is devoted to, it matters how you perform your role. In this respect, the beautiful Octavia and Viola have your attention, attract your attention and win your hearts with their play.
In addition, it is impossible not to mention the game Jessica Chastain (Celia) and Bryce Dallas Howard (Hilly). Not everyone wants to change the already established order of things, but, as they say, "the journey of a thousand miles begins with one step." It is impossible to destroy everything in an instant, just as it is impossible to build. But you should definitely try.
Pleasant viewing!
9 out of 10
"You're IS Kind." You're IS Smart. You IS Important.”
No one ever asked me what it meant to be me. When I told the truth, I became free.
We can say that this movie is not for Russia, because our history does not allow us to understand the problem of blacks. I don't think so. The film will be useful for viewing absolutely any audience. The picture reveals not only the problem of color, but also the problem of human relations in general.
South America, 1960s. Skitter, who has just graduated from university, and two black maids share a sense of justice. They are going to confront society, despite the accepted framework and beliefs.
These girls fought for respect. In this regard, I sympathized with the maid Minnie, who is ready to lose her job, to get hit by her husband, but who is not ready to put up with a shitty attitude towards herself. She knows what's worth, and no matter how dangerous it is, Minnie will stand up for herself.
The antipode is her close friend Abelin. She is not daring, cautious, acts neatly, but there is a lot of courage inside her. Thanks to her, a scandalous book was published, urging people to reconsider their views. What a pity that so many white ladies never did.
Very nice colors. A fairly important part in the creation of the film is the selection of colors that will create a mood along with the soundtracks.
Injustice and discrimination cause malaise. This affects not only black people, but also white people. Relationships between people: most are used to hanging labels and treats people considering only their opinion, even without paying attention to the essence of a person. But this picture shows the unification of people and the desire to change the world.
This movie gives me hope.
Mid-century, Jackson, Mississippi. One-story America with all these white colonial houses, cotton plantations, southern women in lush dresses and hats with large fields. The American Dream is a real idyll.
But from the mouth of the black maid Aibileen, we learn that not everyone lived well in this paradise. Skin color is the main distinguishing feature of a person of that time in the United States. Colored could not make a career, could not even sit at the same table with a white man, use the same toilet with him. The destiny of a black woman is to raise white children, wash, clean and cook, forgetting about her family.
They loved their pupils, dissolved into them, and they, growing up, treated them as things, second-class people.
It was only after watching this film that I realized what sins white Americans are so vehemently glossing over now, where the wave of political correctness, sometimes reaching to the absurd, came from.
The story is told from the perspective of two black women, the maids Aibileen and Minnie, and from the perspective of a white girl, Skitter (Eugenie), who returned to Jackson after studying at university. We see unique images - the evil racist Hillie Holbrook, the devoted nanny Constantine, the girl with a good heart Celia Foote, the mother of Skitter - a weak woman caught in a network of conventions. They are so alive and real, as if they have known us for a long time.
We see how people who are deprived of their rights do not lose their kindness and humanity. While white Americans who consider themselves celestial humiliate children, surrender their parents to nursing homes, and abuse their servants. But skin color was never a guarantee of happiness. Happiness is when you are at peace with yourself. When there are people who love you and understand you.
The film is kind, wise and has a lot to teach. It is a must-see.
In the family Aybilene had to be a writer and she became a wise Aybilene!
This is the first time I’ve seen such a great movie called The Maid. An interesting drama about the life of black maids in the 60s of the last century. It touches on a rather painful topic about the racial prejudices of that time. But now in the United States, everything has settled down, and all people have equal rights.
The film is very unusual, bright, and it really makes you think about a lot. Does not leave any sediment on the soul after watching, a lot of funny and funny moments. Anyone who has seen the film will understand me. All the dialogue between all the characters is interesting. The characters in the film are shown very brightly, there is nothing superfluous and nothing pathetic. The uniform of the maids, as well as the costumes and hairstyles of the secular ladies, are perfectly selected. '60s America. The atmosphere of that time was just wonderful. These are all those moments that attract and leave a positive mark on the memory of this film.
“Deformity is what grows inside.”
“Am I going to believe all the bad things the fools say about me today?”
"You're crazy Minnie... I'm not, but here you are.
“If you love the enemy, you have won.”
“Chapter 12. You can't get away from it.
Emma Stone (Eugene Skeeter), Viola Davis (Eybilin), Bras Dallas Howard (Hilly), Octavia Spencer (Minnie), Jessica Chastain (Silia Foot) - they all created their heroines very vividly, funny, amazing. Each one of them is different, and each one is amazing. You can thank them for that.
In this wonderful film you will find: sincerity, faith, hope, courage, a great contrast against the background of the main characters, the fight for freedom, female friendship and justice. And there are no snot or tears - you can not be afraid. Everything is done clearly, competently, and everything is relevant.
Everywhere the corners smoothed, but the sharpest hit
The subject of African-Americans in America has always been rather painful. At one time, they were brought from Africa as slaves. And since the country was formed not equality among the strata of the population, there were fighters for justice and their struggle gave results. Not much of the living conditions of African-Americans improved, for example, there were maids (not slaves already, they were beaten with whips), then some became president.
This film examines the development of the moral principles of a segment of the population that from the beginning of their birth is discriminated against on the basis of color, and at the same time this society requires high spiritual development in relation to their children. This combination, unfortunately, gave a rather caricature of the writers about the character of the characters. The main characters behave most of the film morally positive, bearing what pride for their responsibility to the children of the owners and themselves for unpreparedness for the world they consider their own. But when a fairly standard conflict emerges, suddenly their patience bursts at the seams and they lose all sense and begin to perform, and even take revenge. Unfortunately, all the conflicts of this film are terribly strained. What, the rain she suddenly decided not to go, what cake she gave, what a brazen break-in. They are not thrown out of the fire into the water, but simply on fire.
These blunders to addition do not spoil the impression of this film much, but they are not strong, still good work has been done to create the atmosphere of that era, the people who lived there, and the film itself has artistic merit in terms of camera and directorial work.
7+ out of 10
You're kind. You're smart. You are priceless. (c) Aibileen Clark.
The Thirteenth Amendment to the U.S. Constitution was passed on December 18, 1865.
The first section reads: “In the United States, or in any place subject to its jurisdiction, there shall be neither slavery nor servitude, except as punishment for a crime for which a person has been duly convicted.”
Slavery is officially abolished and prohibited. But we all know that it still exists today. Even with the exception of racial prejudice, we are all in one way or another. But we will talk about the American South of the 1960s, where racial discrimination raged most vividly.
I spent a long time writing a review of this film. I watched it for the first time about four years ago, and I’ve been revisiting it periodically ever since to get inside the emotions I felt when I first watched it. I have to admit, they are unchanged every time. And that's a good pattern.
To be honest, the topic of racial segregation and discrimination against “colored” citizens has always worried me and caused a wave of indignation. I don’t like labels and labeling people just because they’re different in color is reckless, stupid and cruel.
This picture vividly illuminates this topic, openly tells about the life of black servants in the homes of white people.
Endless "Yes, ma'am" and "No, ma'am", the submissive acceptance of veiled, if not open insults and humiliations, difficult financial situation and constant fear. Fear for your life. It remains a mystery how people did not lose the presence of the spirit.
If you take into account the book, which is the basis of this film, you can see that the plot revolves around three women at once: Aibileen (who leads the story), Minnie (a beautiful chocolate pie) and Miss Skeeter (who, in fact, made all the porridge).
It takes a lot of courage to talk about something that thousands of people have been silent about for years. When they realize that they can do their part, try to somehow change this madness, fear fades into the background.
There will be sad stories, and hurtful situations, and good, good chapters.
It makes no sense to describe the whole film, it is necessary to see, and even better to read the book in addition.
The main idea is to shout out and bring out to the public what everyone sees every day, but some are afraid to talk, while others “tactically” pretend that they do not notice.
The characters are described and shown beautifully, originally, honestly. A lot of people will say that white people are really bad. But you can't escape the truth. She is bitter, but just as she is. It's embarrassing.
Aybilene is a kind, gentle woman, but with her own, as she puts it, “bitter grain.”
Minnie is a sharp tongue, a beautiful cook and a loving mother.
Skeeter is a young, ambitious and purposeful girl who is not alien to problems and compassion.
I would also like to mention Hilly Holbrook. Bryce Dallas Howard knows how to wrinkle his nose and hiss through his teeth so that you want to take a slipper and slap her. The most disgusting character, a man deeply arrogant, spoiled and angry. You have to have the courage to play such a person, so bravo, Bryce!
Celia Foot is a good-natured and naive lady from Sugar Ditch. Perhaps the brightest and most ingenious character.
It would be endless to describe everyone, but overall, it’s just fine. I could not think of a better candidate than those presented.
As for the technical specifications, I am not an expert here, but the cinematography, the script, the directing – everything here is, in fact, ideal for me, everything is aimed at carrying the message and not being distracted by unnecessary details.
Individual ships floating soundtrack. Grandiose Thomas Newman created something poignant and so fitting that you don’t forget it when you watch a movie. Music passes through the entire tape with an invisible thread, it is unobtrusive, but gets stuck in consciousness.
Overall, I have no complaints about this painting. This is rare.
I want people to think about these issues. It doesn’t matter what it was decades ago. Racial discrimination has not gone away. It just subsided, but from time to time flares up and burns with its flame.
And yes, it is a paradox how the children of white people, as a child so loved their black babysitters, grow up to become a person like Hilly Holbrook or Reilly Lifault?
Such pictures are necessary for our society, like fresh air, so as not to let it finally rot and drown in consumer relations.
As the nanny Constantine said, “Deformity is what grows inside.” People, be kind and watch only a good movie!
10 out of 10
I highly recommend it to anyone who wants to think and be compassionate. And thank you, Catherine Stockett.
Probably, if there is a film on the planet, consisting of novels, but woven together – it is this film. A film that received a solid box office, critical acclaim, the love of not soulless viewers. But not for me...
I can't say the film is bad or unworthy of all of its accolades. I just didn’t see anything amazing, or at least taking the soul, the heart.
There's no perfect drama here. There is no overwhelming tragedy. There is no climax and there is essentially no ending.
There is simply a story about the difficult and unpleasant everyday life of ordinary black maids of the mid-twentieth century, which is absolutely harmonious for TV, but on such solid cable channels as TV 1000 HD, for example.
There is an excellent selection of wonderful actresses, and the film, in general, forgive the "bab" and about women, although it concerns everyone: black men and women.
It is surprisingly easy and pleasant to watch and Corvalol is absolutely out of place here.
Tragism, unpleasant strained moments - on the one hand bad, that are not beyond the limit, on the other hand - do not allow to disappear emotional uniformity of perception.
I said it was made up of several novels, and it is true. The heroines are clearly expressed several and personally I would single out the story of Skeeter (her book and loneliness), the story of the kind of main character - Miss Eibelyn Clark (there are many components mixed here), the story of the "pascud" Hilly, well, and mini-story about the heroines (Chestain and Spencer).
But at the same time it is one whole film, one whole story, just demarcated and where there is no main and main, around which it all revolves.
I admit I'm disappointed. Just a beautiful film with absolutely beautiful music Thomas Newman - this is not a reason for childish joy and clapping. It doesn't have the most important thing. Very good stuffing. It's not finished. A film just to watch and remember the problem of black slavery in the United States? Well, we did. Well, a little nervous. Well, a little annoyed the only joke for 30 minutes about you know what ... eaten.
There is nothing the movie can do!
And that makes me sad.
P.S. I'm not a critic. Not even nearly. Just from a movie with such a rating and with such reviews, sometimes you expect something more.
7 out of 10
What did I expect from watching the movie? When I added the film to the I'll Watch list, I thought I was looking at another drama about racial discrimination in America, of which there are so many. And I decided to watch not because of the Oscar for Best Supporting Actress, but to once again enjoy the talent and beauty of Emma Stone.
Plot. Before watching the movie, I didn’t even read his synopsis. So, the action of the movie “The Servant” takes place in the 60s in the United States. The story comes from a black maid. Describe her everyday life, modest life, work. In parallel, we have several well-off families with domestic workers. One of them is the family of Skeeter Philan, the main character of the film. Skeeter - a modern, within that time, intelligent girl with problems on the personal front. So, she decides to write a book about the infringement of the rights of servants working in the homes of rich "white" people. This is the main storyline. But along with it, several other storylines develop, each of which is very important and interesting in its own way.
Actresses. Yeah, yeah. There are almost no male actors in the film. Before us is a bouquet of beautiful, talented actresses: Viola Davis, Octavia Spencer, Emma Stone, Bryce Dallas Howard, Jessica Chastain. It is impossible to single out anyone, everyone plays one hundred percent. We can say that it is on the acting and holds the whole film. This is one of the best and brightest acting ensembles I have seen in recent times.
Visual series. The film has a very beautiful picture, and it is impossible not to note it. Stunning views of America 60-ies, beautiful colors, good works of artists and cameraman.
What viewer is the film intended for? The film is designed for critics (although in this respect it is not successful), as well as for a female audience. But judging by the reviews, he liked different viewers for his many pluses. While it was clearly intended as a way to show discrimination once again, for me, it was a secondary theme and a backdrop for revealing bright characters.
Flaws. The main drawback of the film is the simultaneous hyperbolization and idealization of everything - events, characters, locations. The creators smoothed and sharpened corners where they needed it. This, on the one hand, caused the proper effect of deepening the drama and conflicts, but on the other hand, greatly cut the eyes. A few scenes were too implausible.
Result. We have a good movie with a great cast. I think it will appeal to film fans and ordinary viewers who want to get vivid emotions.
How often, sometimes, people live in a world of prejudice, not noticing anything around.
This film caught my eye completely by accident, and fell, as they say, under the mood. This bright, imbued with such disarming sincerity and kindness, the story captures from the first minutes of viewing and is not let go until the very end. It raises the problem of social inequality and the struggle for one's life and dignity, the problem of fathers and children, or in this case mothers, the problem of social relations and finding one's own place in the world. I think everyone can find something close to themselves in this picture.
The amazing acting of the actors makes everything that happens on the screen so believable that you live these two hours with the characters. Octavia Spencer deserved her Oscar. Her character – Mini – undoubtedly the brightest star of this picture. A kind and energetic woman, sometimes audacious and self-confident, ready to do anything for the sake of her children or friends, but often deprived of any right to act, she is absolutely in her favor. No less strongly falls in love with himself and best friend Mini - Eibelin (Viola Davis). This strong woman, with her tragic history, finds the strength to challenge the injustice that prevails in society. It may not be open, but this step has been taken.
Do not forget about the heroines of Emma Stone, Jessica Chastain, Ana O'Reilly and Bryce Dallas Howard. These women are so different in character, outlook, life goals, but in each of them you can find both positive and negative traits.
In general, this picture is absolutely stunning work, which absolutely will not leave anyone indifferent. I suggest you watch it.
I’ve heard about this movie for a long time and honestly tried to start watching it 3 times! Finally, the day came when I watched it to the end. You know, I didn’t regret it.
The film tells about the America of the 60s. Just in those days there was inequality 'white' and 'colored'. I will say right away, the plot took me in the grip and did not let go until the very end - such a tense action was there. Despite the fact that the film runs for 2.5 hours, there is nothing superfluous there.
The film is titled ' The Maid' but I think it makes a lot more sense than just telling the true feelings of the maids. This film is about people who have found the strength to resist. Oppose the law, the opinion of others. They took the bar higher and decided to give their opinion. And until the end of the film, I was tormented by the question: 'Why?'. Why can’t black people live like us? Why did they do that to them? Aren't they human? It’s worth watching a movie to answer that question.
Of course, it is worth noting the cast - they worked perfectly! It was a very believable game. I experienced all the stories of the heroes with them. More than once, tears turned up, and at the very end I even sobbed.
After watching the movie, I really wanted to read the book. After all, if the film caused such emotions, I am afraid to imagine in what lake of tears I will swim after the book.
I recommend the film to everyone, it deserves its appreciation!
10 out of 10
Yes, yes, exactly "IS", I did not pee in the epigraph. These are the words of a simple maid to a little girl, which she always said no matter what happened. At first I was very sick of hearing this "IS", but after watching the film to the end, I wanted to say exactly this, with "IS", these words to all the disadvantaged, all the unjustly offended, all the humiliated, all the offended and just "b" to everyone. It is a pity that it is impossible to convey in writing the intonation and warmth with which the heroine Viola Davis spoke.
Honestly, I wasn’t going to watch this movie. Once started because of another Oscar marathon, but quickly quit, about ten minutes, because the number of unloved or not very favorite actresses per square meter was skyrocketing. But literally today, a like-minded moviegoer scolded me for “sucking away” Chastain in another review, saying that I would do well to see "The Help." What to do, I had to watch.
The first hour was long, and I thought at the end I'd say, "Well, I told you, it's nothing special." But it wasn't. The second hour of twenty I was already looking with a completely different facial expression and emotions.
This film is really a gift for a moviegoer, because every character is honed to shine, every gesture / look is worked out by 200%, each story is original and equally interesting for the viewer. And this is not yet I said about the chicly recreated atmosphere of the 60s, costumes, everyday life, etc.
The story in the second half caused me a storm of emotions. And while the subject of black oppression is far from new, I saw more here than just her. I think that for every employee, every undeservedly accused of something and just for each story will shine with his personal colors. For me it shone.
Well, I'll tell you about the actors.
Viola Davis is very strong that there is even talk. You can give her an Oscar without looking. She is so in the shoes of her heroine that I simply did not recognize in this simple maid the chic, sophisticated Viola, although no one radically changed her appearance for the film. No gesture, no look she did not betray herself, she was 100% Eybilin.
A great comedy role in Octavia Spencer! Such an original character showed! Strong, brave and with a wonderful sense of humor! It was in the right hands!
Bryce Dallas Howard and Jessica Chastain have always been my twin sisters. I used to confuse them a lot and there was nothing I could do about it. But here, I have to admit, I didn't just distinguish them by their hair color. They both showed very vivid images.
Bryce was more impressed, I did not expect such a game from her, honestly. I hated her character so much that I would anathema myself if I could. And the more she infuriated me, the more I realized that she played the most worthy, not inferior to such strong colleagues in the “shop”!
Here for me appeared in a completely new role for her as a “dumb blonde”. I have to admit, I didn't expect her to play like that either. For all her stupidity, Celia Foote is a very feminine character in Marilyn Monroe. I thought Chastain was only capable of playing humbugs or very rough, tough women. She has more recent works where she hasn’t been able to reincarnate so I’m pleasantly surprised by her role. Maybe when he wants to.
Cece Spacek - step in! The role is small, but very rusty.
Allison Jenny liked it. She was very natural in her role.
And Emma... If you compare her to the top four (Viola, Octavia, Bryce and Jessica), then she frankly lost what to say. But when you look at them, you look at them.
Mary J. Blige sang just a wonderful song "The Living Proof" for the film, which, if you listen to the words, reflects the whole meaning of "The Help."
In general, everything was very high quality, colorful! The creators have extremely successfully intertwined drama with comedy, which does not happen very often.
But if you ask me how I will remember the film, I will say that very colorful characters and great acting!
8 out of 10
When I first saw the famous “Maid”, I really liked it. I was moved and frustrated by what was happening on the screen. But after reviewing the film a few years later, I was somewhat disappointed.
The film deals with racism and discrimination against black people. The United States is still paying for its past sins and trying to atone for it. It's necessary. It's important. Racism has not yet been defeated. And today there are many people who try not to interact with representatives of another race, who still disdainfully crooked "negroes" and still consider black people second-class. Yes, today slavery is outlawed and today black Barack Obama is president. This is a victory, but racism is still alive. Slain and wounded, but alive and ready to fight. So I read that films about this issue should be made not only to apologize in some way, but also to poison the remnants of past racism now. And I absolutely support the fact that such complex topics are covered easily and easily, in a comedic way. To reveal the horror of the situation, it is not necessary for actors to make faces of dying swans.
The film, unlike the book, does not show us the other side of racism - Constantine's daughter was not black at all, she was, by some laws of genetics, white. And that's important. In this regard, the mother had to, for the safety and tranquility of her daughter, send her to an orphanage. I wouldn't let a white girl live in a black ghetto. Not because she's bad, but because she's a stranger from another world, she can become someone, she can get married and be a lady, and they can't. It's a defensive response and it's hard to blame, but it is. In the book, the scene with her daughter was powerful not only by the way Charlotte treated a family member (Konstantin is a family member), but also by the way the life of this very Constantine will be described. How could a daughter be at the table, keep her mouth shut, and her mother doesn’t. In the movie, it was removed. No reason.
The second issue raised is gender discrimination. Then sexism blossomed as much as racism. Skitter celebrated not only the freedom of people of color, but the freedom of women in general. Everyone pressed her - what a writer, she was born a wife and mother. But, fortunately, she managed to retain her thirst for life, strength and courage.
The ideas are great, but the execution has blown. Almost all white women except Skitter and Celia are portrayed in a negative way. All black people are portrayed as good and respectable women. The book had stories of ordinary, decent women who respected the people who worked for them. And the daughter Constantine was depicted as an unpleasant woman, too harsh and grumpy. All - absolutely all - the men of the film are depicted weak, spineless and ignoring everything and everything. It's wrong. Women's cinema can be shown in a different way, without suppressing the characters of men. Even Johnny Foot, a seemingly positive character, could not and did not really want to talk to his wife and deal with her problems. He saw that she was suffering, but patiently waited for the manna of heaven in the form of Minnie, who would come and save his own wife.
The topic of raising white children by black nannies was touched. How deep was racism if children who loved their nannies and thought they were their mothers grew up like Hilly. And how painful it is for women who have given their soul and love to children to hear insults and contempt from their lips. Although the white Mrs. unpleasant to see how native children love their nannies more than them.
And I love the fact that the film has reached friendship between representatives of these warring camps. I love that Skitter was accepted into the black ghetto and that Minnie reciprocated Celia's love. I love that Mrs. Foote found herself and learned to distinguish between friends and enemies. I love the story where a white man bought land just to help and protect a friend, even that friend and servant.
I didn’t like that the topic of security was so easy. Skitter's book is illegal, especially in the South, especially in Mississippi. Everything could end very badly for everyone, and the book heroines understood this. The book is too lightly depicted.
The atmosphere of the film is beautiful. Wonderful music, style of the 60s, beautiful outfits and bright image - we plunged into the Mississippi of those times.
The actors were happy. Especially Jessica Chastain, who gave her character a breath of fresh air. Stupid, but so pure and beautiful soul Celia can not annoy to recognize her. So beautiful and mannered, deep in her heart, she hates herself and considers herself nothing. She sincerely wants to give a child to a loved one, but she only has to plant rose bushes. She's the only one who doesn't even realize that people can be treated badly just because of their skin. For her, hugging someone who helped you and made you happy is the norm, even if it's a servant. Even if it's a black woman. Even if you're in the most racist U.S. state of the '60s. She doesn't understand that it can be different. Jessica in this role is magnificent - pure, bright, radiant with joy and the desire to love.
Viola Davis as Aibileen is good, but too dramatic. Bookish Aibileen was calm and mocking. She's been around a long time and she's too used to what's going on. She gave slackness only on a terrible day for herself - a day that you do not want to find any mother.
Octavia is beautiful. She is the very embodiment of Minnie, she came from the pages of the book. Perfect hit.
I loved the way Ana O'Reilly passed on to Mrs. Lifault. Burke said, “For evil to triumph, good people must do nothing.” And it is. Elizabeth herself is not bad, but she is stupidly suspicious and does not know how to protect herself, her family and her point of view. She is afraid of being banished from the inner circle of Hilly, and therefore does what she does. But she is uncomfortable, she clearly feels uncomfortable and uncomfortable, and she does not like all this too much.
Constantine, Charlotte, Mrs. Walters, Hilly and others – all of them are well portrayed by actors.
The cast is the strongest side of this picture.
It's a good movie. You can watch it and you will not regret it. But he doesn’t deserve all the honors he deserves.
7 out of 10
A film about the complex relationship between white masters and black servants in the American South.
We have to pay tribute to a society where a disadvantaged person will feel like this. It also happens that a person is humiliated, exploited, and he takes it for granted. Conditions are necessary for the descendants of slaves born in captivity to feel bitterness for their humiliated position. Along with black people, white people fought for their rights, considering this situation unacceptable. There has always been and will always be inequality in society. We are not equal at birth, and there are those who are lucky. Society is divided into young and old, rich and poor, Muscovites and provinces, healthy and sick, capable and incompetent, etc. This is the law of development of society. Why do body movements when everyone is equal? A just society is valued not because it makes everyone equal, but because it gives everyone equal opportunities for realization. But it is not fair that people are divided by skin color and not by human qualities. African Americans, along with whites, built America and have every right to equal opportunity.
African-Americans who remained in America after the abolition of slavery were lucky. Through suffering and humiliation, they have achieved good opportunities. The situation is worse for freed slaves, who were put on ships and sent to the “promised land”, their native Africa. For $50, the U.S. government bought an area of 13,000 km2 from local chiefs. In this area formed a colony called Liberia, which means “Land of freedom”. Soon the colonists conquered the entire coast. Having founded a new state, the former slaves began to sell the Negroes themselves and take them into slavery, completely adopting the manners and habits of the recent masters. At the moment, Liberia is the third poorest country in the world, with an unemployment rate of 85%, the largest in the world. They live in charity.
The behavior of black women is not perfect either. There are certain requirements when hiring. And if you can't use a public toilet, you can't. Many people would like to teach children in Cambridge, but if there is no money, what can you do? And Hilly's reluctance to pay for the job ahead is her own business.
To the core, I was struck by the behavior of inadequate mother Hilly. Raised a girl as a bitch, and now she's not happy with her. A beast, not a mother.
A problem that has not yet exhausted its relevance.
I liked the movie.
Do we often think about such a problem? Are we trying to fix things? Opposite! We further aggravate the situation, making it even more critical. Although the film and the 60s of the 20th century, however, the problem considered in the film is relevant to this day. This film is a message to cleanse the head of bad stereotyped thoughts about racial predisposition.
The film has a moral component that makes you think about your own and someone else’s life. While watching, you begin to imagine yourself in the place of the “colored” public. You start to feel the same thing as them: the same pain and suffering. This is an indescribable feeling that you can feel and experience yourself only by watching the film.
I want to note the excellent atmosphere, which conveys that by no means easy time period of history. Music, acting, scenery and costumes helped create an incredible atmosphere. The cast includes excellent actors who blended into their images and revealed them, complementing each other.
Emma Stone played an unusual girl, different from others by her indifference to the fate of other people. Emma revealed the character of her character, showing an exemplary fighter against justice. Emma wonderfully played the image of her character, complementing her with her charisma and talent. Viola Davis played a woman who has gone through a lot. The image of Viola is unusual, she fights not only for her fate, but also for the fate of the entire colored people. Viola played an ordinary woman of the 60s of the last century, but she did it perfectly, forcing me to believe in her sincerity and honesty. Bryce Dallas Howard played a selfish and callous girl, revealing all the negative qualities of her image. Bryce is great! I really hated her for her cynicism towards the people of color. Charisma and charm Bryce made this heroine even more heartless and cruel against the background of her actions. Octavia Spencer rightfully deserved a number of awards for best supporting role, whose list includes an Oscar, because her performance was at the highest level. She showed a palette of emotions, evoking the same emotions in the viewer, constantly surprising throughout the film. Jessica Chastain played great! I was very worried about her character. Her play caused a storm of feelings and emotions, creating some contrast in the plot development. Jessica really conquered me with her incarnation into an uncomplicated, but at the same time unforgettable heroine.
The scenery and costumes in the film are one of the main components of this picture. These components complement the film’s atmosphere and show the cynical disparity between the “colored” and white populations. Their clothing, their well-being and their social status are radically different, creating some contrast between the characters.
10 out of 10
A magnificent drama that includes many aspects that make this film a wonderful food for thought. The problem considered in the film is relevant in the present time, which casts doubt on the reasonableness of our civilization. What kind of civilization are we if we still share each other by color and social status? Despite the relevance of the idea, the hand of actors, screenwriters, director, composer and many other people involved in this masterpiece helped to make the picture so outstanding.
The movie shocked me! I rarely watch movies like this and I never expected it to be so multi-layered! It has everything: love for children, racial prejudice, and the few people who struggle with them, but it also has stories, real stories of people whose lives, in our century and in our country, in our ordinary, everyday life, are hard to imagine.
It is a film about love, hatred, care, empathy, devotion, determination, and just about the life that people of color were forced to live in America at that time. Growing up and living all my life in Russia, it is very difficult for me to imagine what it is like to be black and how people can be divided into classes just by skin color. I'm a long way from those issues, but this film gives you an idea of how hard it's been for them. This film is so multifaceted that it mixed everything that is possible and merged very organically. When you watch this film, you can clearly imagine their lives, their problems, their dreams.
I can still admire this film for a long time, but I’d rather just put 10 out of 10
“Am I going to believe all the bad things fools say about me today?” ?
After watching this wonderful film, I began to think about many questions related to the relationship of people and the structure of society. Racism is a social problem that sadly persists in our 21st century. But racism was most pronounced throughout the 20th century. Millions of people in different countries have been victims of racial discrimination by the majority.
But there have been exceptions to this majority that make most of the world’s population free, equal.
It is one of these exceptional people that the film is about. And, more precisely, we are talking about the struggle for the equality of people of color and a young writer who gave hope and initiated the writing of a book about their difficult fate.
In my opinion, this film also shows that you need only one person who inspires the courage of others to keep fighting and your struggle will be rewarded.
This is a beautiful film after watching which you will return strength and remove the desire to fight for the truth and win justice, which in our life and to this day is not enough.
When you write a review, you are asked about its nature in this case, I did not think about the status indicated positively. This movie tape is beautiful, albeit in some moments sad bringing you to a handkerchief plot.
It's worth it for this movie, because it will help you remember humanity and think about whether you look like these spoiled housewives. This film deals not only with the theme of inequality in the past of blacks and whites, but also with justice.
If you are looking for pink snot, then this film is not for you, this film is for a thinking and morally developed viewer, if you are that I encourage you to watch it you will not remain indifferent!
10 out of 10
“Courage is not for all generations, thank you for bringing it back to our family.”
I recommend watching this film for everyone, because the story in this tape is so versatile and true that some may seem embellished or pricked in a sore spot, and some think about many things that they themselves do everyday. Despite a rather large timekeeping of 2.5 hours, the film does not let go for a second.
I applaud actresses like Viola Davis, Octavia Spencer, and Bryce Howard. Their characters simply cannot leave you indifferent. Two friends, Aibileen and Minnie, who have fallen into the role of servants only because their skin is darker than those who stand at the head of the law, are so strong and courageous that you marvel at their resilience. But at the same time, they do not lose faith, remain kind and despite all the difficulties, laugh and rejoice every minute of life. And that teaches a lot. Hilly is the main antagonist of the film, and Bryce showed her so well that you begin to hate her character with all your heart. So did Jessica Chastain and Emma Stone. I doubted almost half of the movie: Is it really Jessica Chastain? After movies like "Mama" and "Interstellar," that's the contrast. She has a great talent.
Another big plus of the film is its multi-genre: somewhere you laugh, and somewhere you can not hold back tears. And that makes this story very lively and realistic. Thank you to the actresses for this and a big bow to the director who managed to convey all these feelings through the screens of our TVs / monitors.
Of course, a lot of people will look at this tape and think, "Yes, that's terrible." But that was, and now a lot has changed in our lives, people have changed. I'll say no. The theme of people’s cruelty to each other, the feeling of superiority over others at the expense of their dignity and the laws that are built on inequality, meanness and lies have never lost their relevance. It may take many more years before people realize how much they make life difficult and ruin others with their rash actions. But this movie isn't just about that. This film is about faith and hope for a bright future. Everyone can change their life for the better. You just have to try.
Take a look and you may find something for yourself.
The United States is the flagship of the Western world. The United States is a country of free people. The United States is a center of tolerance. A gay filmmaker makes a film about discrimination against African Americans in the mid-20th century, that’s what the United States is.
In the book of history of such a truly amazing country, there is one “black” page that no one likes, but still remembers – slavery. And despite the fact that in the 19th century it was finished once and for all, it left its deepest mark in the culture of this country.
The Maid is a film primarily about a man. It is about how the two principles - social and personal - fight in it, and how often the first wins. However, this story has become famous because here we see a unique case of struggle with a system (theme is as old as the world, of course) that does not have such a structure. Discrimination was present in Mississippi, but its form was rather mild (for the time) to generate protest, and as a result, a revolution, a revolution of the worldview. What kind of revolution can we talk about in the world of housewives?
The movie was very good. The visual component, the musical range, the actors’ play, the plot – everything is made with taste and love for their work. Of course, it is difficult to call such a product a masterpiece, because we have seen all this before, but you can get the deepest pleasure from viewing, which is also important.
At the height of the civil rights movement in the United States in the 1960s, racism seemed to take a second breath, finding even more sophisticated forms of discrimination. And how much had to endure black women working as servants in the homes of white housewives, but one day they decided – enough, and talked about the experience.
Catherine Stockett's debut novel, rejected by many publishers, was soon filmed by her good friend, a little-known actor who became a director, Tate Taylor. They send the viewer to the town of Jackson, Mississippi, where they introduce several amazing women, getting involved in a dangerous adventure to tell the truth about their seemingly perfect employers.
Every woman who works hard for herself and her family deserves to be respected for her work, and above all she should feel that her right to earn an honest living is protected by law, and not go to work with the constant fear that the bad mood of the hostess of the house may suddenly drive her out on the street, depriving her of the only available earnings. Not to mention the other rights that everyone should have, regardless of their skin color. Wise Aibileen and fighting Minnie, who does not get into her pocket for a word, are no exception, as are their fellow servants. Only a society in which racial prejudices, constantly fueled by narrow and violent minds, are firmly entrenched does not help these hardworking women, but only create problems for them. And then one day, no matter how afraid they are of going to prison for it, they begin to whisper to one writer stories from their lives, wanting to restore justice. Both actresses Viola Davis and Octavia Spencer, surprisingly embodying their heroines, became the Discovery of the Year then. I especially liked the last one. The scene with Minnie’s signature pie can be revised and revised. Great applause, turning into a standing ovation!
To find a voice for black housekeepers helps clever Skeeter, who in turn is fighting not only racism, but also sexism. Of course, some scenes related to the fact that her mother is persistently trying to find her a date and marry her are comical and can cause a smile, but in fact it is so sad, because she is quite a self-sufficient heroine who can achieve much without a husband. And it is a sin to bury her writing talent within four walls. Emma Stone is great in the image of such a purposeful, a little funny, awkward, but very lively girl, breaking the stereotypes of the time that the lot of a girl is to successfully jump out of marriage.
Absolutely opposite emotions are caused by the active Hilly, who runs the local women's society. This heroine is the embodiment of hypocrisy, and she does not stop at racism, humiliating and dictating her will to both black and white women. Putting yourself above everyone and everything brings her special pleasure. And, what is most terrible, everyone follows her lead, afraid to say a word across. Bryce Dallas Howard played the role convincingly. I look forward to the whole movie when she finally gets what she deserves. But Jessica Chastain here is a breath of fresh air. Her premium Celia, which does not fit into the local society, causes a lot of positive emotions. It is especially interesting to watch the development of their friendship with Minnie.
Injustice and discrimination, in such colors shown in this film, throughout the viewing cause indignation. And it should be. It is unbearable to see the humiliation suffered by hard-working black women, by their own female employers. White madames treat their dark-skinned maids with such contempt, as if they were afraid to touch them, but they trust them with the most valuable thing: their children. Oh, and sometimes I want to crack these ladies for such an attitude to those who give them their strength, time, and who care for their children with such love.
The film is often called a woman's, but it is a woman's (with a capital letter), made by so many talented women and tells about their problems, which are associated not only with men. Smart, honest, showing daily life and at the same time such an exciting story about brave and strong women, it touches to the core of your soul, and it is so pleasant to review.
The movement for equality does not begin with numerous rallies in the squares, but when women who have long been oppressed and humiliated gather in one cramped kitchen, stop being afraid and decide to tell the whole world their true stories in order to open people’s eyes to what some prefer not to notice.
It's not that big a difference. The boundaries are in our heads.
Of course, it's not the discovery that a book is always (practically) better than a movie. I read "The Maid" in a flurry, covered with goosebumps and sometimes literally choking with horror. I was afraid to see the movie, I thought it would be worse, incomparably worse, despite the nominations and the positive reviews. Fortunately, the film turned out to be good. Not perfect, but good.
The Household tells the story of the 1960s in America. About a time when people with black skin and people were not considered. When they built separate toilets for servants, because sharing a toilet with these people, even a guest one, was like suicide (they have completely different diseases, extremely dangerous for whites). Blacks were not allowed to go to white libraries, to go to the same stores with them (the doors of white shops are open only to black maids in uniform), they are not allowed to live as human beings. But despite all the hardships of life, these people try to find their reasons for joy in life. There really aren't many. Much more trouble and fear. But everything must change someday, and the beginning of the change was laid by a white girl who decided to write a book about the servant in the words of the servant herself. To tell all the secrets, nightmares and joys from the lives of these women dedicated to their work.
The cast is very good. At first, I was skeptical about the choice of actors, you know, when I read the book, I didn't imagine everyone that way. After 20 to 30 minutes, I realized everything was perfect. Emma Stone was pleasantly surprised. Serious, reasonable, desperate heroine turned out to be 5 plus. And Octavia Spencer deservedly received her Oscar for Best Supporting Actress in 2012.
The color and retro picture of the film please the eye and perfectly emphasize the atmosphere of the 1960s. While watching, you literally feel that time. It seems that even the smell of hairspray, which is abundantly flavored with hairstyles of white ladies, becomes tangible. The magnificent soundtrack correctly places accents in what is happening on the screen, somewhere enhancing joy, somewhere - drama. Despite the fact that the film runs for almost 2.5 hours, it looks in one breath. And makes you think. To think that a person should not be an enemy to a person, that skin color does not make someone better or worse. People, let’s remember that each of us is first and foremost a human being! It does not matter what nationality or skin color. Then the world will be better and kinder. Watch the movie. He's good. Emotional, kind and real.