Rated PG-13 for language
Starring Forest Whitaker, Oprah Winfrey,
Directed by Lee Daniels
The Story:
Cecil Gaines (Whitaker) begins work in the White House as a butler in 1957 for Eisenhower (Robin Williams). This movie checks in on Cecil with the passing of each Presidential era and the parallels with the Civil Rights movement and his oldest son who is fully embroiled in it.
Wow...
This is one of those really hyped movies that as I'm watching it, and especially when it's over, I think to myself...
"really" ?
It was okay, at best.
The makeup is phenomenal as the actors often disappear into their roles.
Whether it's aging Oprah and Whitaker or making the actors that play the presidents try and look the part, they did a really great job.
As for the rest of the film...
Meh.
Civil Rights 101 for Dummies would be a more appropriate, and possibly less clumsy title for the film.
When all is said and done, this movie makes The Help look even better.
Final Grade: C
Rewatchability/Purchase Factor: No thanks to either option.
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