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Movie of the Week: The Help

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One of the most anticipated movies of the summer – DreamWorks Pictures’ THE HELP – is hitting theaters on Wednesday, August 10th!

Based on one of the most talked about books in years and a #1 New York Times best-selling phenomenon, THE HELP is a provocative and inspiring look at what happens when a southern town’s unspoken code of rules and behavior is shattered by three courageous women who strike up an unlikely friendship. From their improbable alliance a remarkable sisterhood emerges, instilling all of them with the courage to transcend the lines that define them, and the realization that sometimes those lines are made to be crossed—even if it means bringing everyone in town face-to-face with the changing times. Deeply moving, filled with poignancy, humor and hope, THE HELP is a timeless and universal story about the ability to create change.

I saw the film last week, and while I’m not allowed to officially review it just yet, I can tell you that I immediately ran to buy the book right after watching it! And I didn’t just download it to my iPad or Kindle (though I was tempted… instant gratification!), but I bought the book itself, because I have a feeling it will become a classic that I’d love for my daughters to read one day.

WATCH IT!

THE HELP opens in theaters everywhere on Wednesday, August 10th. For more on the film, please visit:

WIN IT!

Giveaway is closed. Winner has been notified and is listed HERE.
I have a fun prize pack, pictured to the right, that any fan of THE HELP will surely love.

  • THE HELP t-shirt in adult female sizes of S, M, L, or XL
  • THE HELP pocket jotter & pen
  • THE HELP fan
  • THE HELP nail file/mirror

To enter, please leave a comment below.
Ideas: Why do you want to see this movie? Have you read the book? What do you think about the actresses cast in the film? Who will you go see it with?

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Contest ends August 15th, 2011 at midnight EST. US and Canadian entries only, one person per household. Leave a separate comment per entry and a valid email address. Winner, chosen at random, has 3 days to claim their prize.

Disclosure: I was invited to a press screening of THE HELP in Washington, DC. Prize provided by DreamWorks Pictures publicity.

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  1. I haven’t read the book but I like Cicely Tyson movies so I’m interested in seeing this film and I’ll probably take my best friend with me when I do

  4. I haven’t read the book, but I plan to before seeing the movie…if I can wait that long! 🙂

  10. I’ll have to hold off on the movie ’cause I haven’t read the book yet. But with the fine actresses involved I’m sure the movie will be great.
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  13. Have not read the book. I have been hearing so many good things about this movie. Some friends and I attend movie screenings in our area and we are all looking forward to this movie. So many good actors in this film

  14. I have not read the book but have read good reviews. I’d like to watch this movie with my husband-and I do not know too much about the actors in the film

  16. I haven’t read the book yet, but I am going to see the movie with my mom. For some reason, the trailer wasn’t what I expected it would be about. I have a feeling I will like the book much better than the movie.

  18. I have read the book for my book club and I love that the actresses in the movie are relative unknowns. I’m going to go see this with the girls in the book club.

  22. I have not read the book, but I do want to see the movie. It looks like a wonderful cast selection. I hopefully will get to go with some friends!

  23. I saw the trailer for this when we went to the movies the other day. My husband said, “That actually looks pretty good.” In other words, “Wow! A movie that looks like a chick flick that won’t suck!” so I’d like to go see it with him.

  29. I am excited about the movie- the culture..the actresses- it looks like its gonna be a classic

  30. I would love to read the book before I have a chance to see it on the big screen! It looks awesome!

  31. this sounds like a really good movie and id love to go see it with my teen daughters

  37. I have not seen this yet, nor have I read the book, but I want to do both. My friend saw it and said it was great and is now going to get the book.

  38. Read the book and LOVED it. I don’t know when I will get to the movie, probably after it’s released on dvd.

  40. I heard the book the other night on SiriusXM radio. Might have to go see the movie now

  47. I read the book, The Help, about 2 years ago before I knew it was being made into a movie. The book was “fantabulous”!!!! I live in Pearl, MS which is right outside of Jackson, MS, so it was great to read and try to visualize the scenes actually happening in Jackson.

  49. Was very excited to check out @TheHelp with my BFF…that way I could let the tears flow freely! Phenomenal Movie and Awesome Giveaway!

  51. My husband had someone that came out to the house each day to take care of everyone, doing the cook, cleaning, as well as raising the kids. I still remember her even after we had married and still to this day after her death. She was not just the help she was apart of the family. Once when I got sick my husband took me to the family home because he knew she could make me well again, and she did just that. I would love to win this…

  52. I just read this book in less than 48 hours! I am beyond excited to see the movie!

  55. I started reading this book and have hardly been able to put it down! I can’t wait to finish and go see the movie with my friend. She’s already finished the book and cannot wait to go see it!

  58. My mom read the book in a few days, loved it, and gave it to me to borrow. We are planning on going to see the movie together!

  60. I will be watching this with my two daughters,it will be perfect for our traditional ice cream and movie night we try to do at least once a month.this has been our special mom and daughter tradition ever scince my oldest two were just little girls

  62. I read this book last year and look forward to seeing it! I adore Viola Davis and can’t wait to see her in it!

  64. i just finished reading the book which was great. I can not wait to see the movie. Also, I am a huge Viola Davis fan. She is a great actress.

  65. Great read! I cannot wait for the movie! would love to see some sneak peakss. The book is always so much better than the movie.

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