This movie was quite different from the book. Understandably, there can’t be as many plot lines because there simply isn’t time to explain everything. That being said, the 2 moms (Skeeter’s and Hilly’s) seemed like entirely new characters… in a good way. Allison Janney plays Skeeter’s mom and she’s awesome in everything. They make her more likeable than the book. And Hilly’s mom is hilariously senile and plays a bigger part than in the book.*
This is definitely a film you should see. All the actors are at the top of their games and it feels real. My girlfriend couldn’t believe that this was set at the same time as Mad Men because of just how different life in Mississippi was. You might feel rushed if you’ve read the book recently because they have a lot to cover but it makes the 2 1/2 hours fly by.
*Is it racist if I only mention 2 white women in a movie about black maids? How about this -- I thought Constantine was really weird.
4 out of 5
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