About this movie
Cast & Crew
Cast
- Jessica Chastain
- Viola Davis
- Bryce Dallas Howard
- Allison Janney
- Octavia Spencer
- Emma Stone
Directors
- Tate Taylor
Producers
- Brunson Green
- Chris Columbus
- Michael Barnathan
Writers
- Tate Taylor
The Help
Reviews by Rotten Tomatoes
76%
percent positive reviews
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David Sexton, This is LondonIt tackles a challenging, inflammatory subject in the corniest, safest way possible.
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Xan Brooks, Guardian [UK]
In dramatic terms it works a treat.
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Robbie Collin, Daily Telegraph
The Help not only has its cake and eats it, it makes short work of the fried chicken, grits and sweet potato pie, too.
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Cath Clarke, Time Out
Yes, it gets a bit sentimental. Yes, some 'Ya-Ya Sisterhood' friendship clichs creep in. Yes, it glosses history. But it's also heartfelt, hilarious and the cast is a dream-team topped by Viola Davis.
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Anna Smith, Empire Magazine
Sure, it's corny, but it mostly works.
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Jim Schembri, The Age (Australia)
if you get to the end of this movie without tearing up at least once, please check for a pulse; you might already be dead.
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