Last week we got our employee appreciation gift from work, which were two prepaid admission tickets to a local theatre chain, so on Saturday I went to see The Help. I enjoyed the movie a lot, although I liked the book better. Two things in particular bothered me about the movie--how they handled Constantine's daughter [and every person I know who has the read the book agrees with me on that one] and I didn't think that Skeeter's mother was right for the part, or at least was not played true to form. A Jewish friend was somewhat disappointed in a lack of Jewishness in Mrs Stein's portrayal (okay, she said 'chutzpah' once, but still...)
I cried several times throughout the book, but only once during the film. I identified most with the character of Mae Mobeley. While I was reading the book, Hilly was the character I despised the most, but during the movie, it was Elizabeth. I think the acting was for the most part quite good overall. I think the movie was also more 'feel good' than the book.
Anyway, that was my take on things. I would recommend both. If you plan on doing both, read the book first--you'll be able to laugh at the funny parts before the rest of the people at the cinema. :)
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