The film adaptation of Kathryn Stockett’s The Help is out in theaters today! I attended an advance screening back in June and I was amazed by how faithful the film was to the source material. I know changes are to be expected when a book is translated to the big screen, but what can I say… I’m very, very picky. There were some changes in this case, but nothing too major (as far as I can recall) and the film moved me to tears — just as the book did.
The novel was one of my absolute favorite reads from last year and I cannot praise it enough. It had all the perfect ingredients of a touching, funny, and moving read. If you haven’t had the chance to pick it up yet please do so! And then definitely give the movie a chance, too.
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you are making me very excited for this.
i absolutely enjoyed the book and can’t wait to see this one too. glad you liked it :)
I’m gonna read this one…soon. I rarely go to the theater so I usually get ready for the dvd release by reading the book LOL :)
Hearing you say that it was one of your favourite reads from last year really makes me want to read the book first before seeing the movie (originally, I was just thinking about watching it on dvd and skipping the book). Thanks for the rec!
Great review. I need to read and see this.