The Help

Yesterday I finally saw what has turned out to be THE movie of the summer, "The Help".  It's taken from a very popular recent book, and although I've not read the book, I had a vague idea what it was about.  But since it takes place in Mississippi, I was definitely motivated to go see it, having lived there for awhile many years ago.  The verdict?  It's a really great movie, and everyone should see it.  The acting is absolutely phenomenal in all cases, and Mississippi was as beautiful to look at as ever.  On a side note, there were also some scenes where different Southern foods were laid out on the table, and I was salivating - I miss the food there so much.  

Would I see the movie again?  Probably not.  Although there were definitely funny moments, there were also a lot of difficult, and I have to say, ugly, heartbreaking moments.  There were actually a couple of times I wanted to get up and walk out, because the behavior of some of the characters was so disturbing.  I guess that's because the topic the movie deals with is so important.  It probably also has to do with some of the conflicting feelings I have about Mississippi and my experiences there.  But I highly recommend it.