*~Tina~* Posted August 14, 2011 Share Posted August 14, 2011 This movie is awesome!! Go see it :D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skirch Posted August 14, 2011 Share Posted August 14, 2011 :iagree: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Denisemomof4 Posted August 14, 2011 Share Posted August 14, 2011 NO!!! I have it downloaded on my Kindle and I have to read it first!!!:tongue_smilie: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dsmama Posted August 14, 2011 Share Posted August 14, 2011 Loved the book!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
*~Tina~* Posted August 14, 2011 Author Share Posted August 14, 2011 I had only read the first seven chapters but we had a girls night out so I went ahead out to see it before finishing the book...what I had read of the book so far was all in the movie...it was SO, SO good!! :thumbup: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
speedmom4 Posted August 14, 2011 Share Posted August 14, 2011 Love Love Love the book and the movie! My husband and his entire family grew in Jackson, MS and were raised exactly like the women in the movie. It really brought out a lot of emotion for him. Glad everyone else loved it too! God Bless, Elise in NC Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
reign Posted August 14, 2011 Share Posted August 14, 2011 I really liked it too. I thought it was very true to the book. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
staceyobu Posted August 14, 2011 Share Posted August 14, 2011 Is the book a true story? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Live2Ride Posted August 15, 2011 Share Posted August 15, 2011 My friends and I are seeing it this weekend (and going to lunch) as a birthday gathering for my good friend. We can't wait! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
obsidian Posted August 15, 2011 Share Posted August 15, 2011 Is the book a true story? No, the book is fiction. It is, however, very realistic historical fiction and at times felt like nonfiction to me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carlamom2ansnm Posted August 15, 2011 Share Posted August 15, 2011 I AGREE!! DH & I just went to see it last night for my bday. I hadn't read the book, but LOVED the movie! Getting the book next week - kind of backwards from normal, but I'm excited to read the book now :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndyJoy Posted August 15, 2011 Share Posted August 15, 2011 I saw it with 6 others ladies for a Mom's Night Out and loved it! I hadn't heard anything about the book or movie until last week but it looked intriguing. I laughed a lot and cried a bit. I'm trying to decide whether I can wait to read the book or if I'll just buy it--my library system has 343 requests! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Negin Posted August 15, 2011 Share Posted August 15, 2011 I LOVED the book. Wondering if the movie would appeal to our dc. They can handle most things and we're probably more liberal than many when it comes to movies. I looked up the parental guide for this movie and there isn't anything inappropriate it seems. Would this movie interest them? Does anyone know? Or is it more "chick-flick"? Thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
angela in ohio Posted August 15, 2011 Share Posted August 15, 2011 I LOVED the book. Wondering if the movie would appeal to our dc. They can handle most things and we're probably more liberal than many when it comes to movies. I looked up the parental guide for this movie and there isn't anything inappropriate it seems. Would this movie interest them? Does anyone know? Or is it more "chick-flick"? Thanks. Bumping because I want to know this for myself. :001_smile: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TXMary2 Posted August 15, 2011 Share Posted August 15, 2011 I saw it Saturday and was so happy to see that Hollywood didn't screw it up. I loved it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
*~Tina~* Posted August 15, 2011 Author Share Posted August 15, 2011 I LOVED the book. Wondering if the movie would appeal to our dc. They can handle most things and we're probably more liberal than many when it comes to movies. I looked up the parental guide for this movie and there isn't anything inappropriate it seems. Would this movie interest them? Does anyone know? Or is it more "chick-flick"? Thanks. I think it would depend on their ages and if they have some background knowledge of that time period and the racial inequality thereof. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DarcyB Posted August 15, 2011 Share Posted August 15, 2011 There is some language (using the Lord's Name in vain) which is a big issue for us, but otherwise, any violence is not seen, only heard or alluded to, there's an issue of a quick view of blood from a miscarriage. Otherwise, it would be whether they really understood the implications of the relationship between the races and the movement at the time. Its not a typical chick-flick at all, IMO. It happens to be about women and families and their relationships, but it's not a chick flick. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sophia Posted August 15, 2011 Share Posted August 15, 2011 I LOVED the book. Wondering if the movie would appeal to our dc. They can handle most things and we're probably more liberal than many when it comes to movies. I looked up the parental guide for this movie and there isn't anything inappropriate it seems. Would this movie interest them? Does anyone know? Or is it more "chick-flick"? Thanks. My 15 y.o. loved it, 12 y.o. wasn't interested in attending, 17 y.o. was also not interested and would have thought it was torture at age 11. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mandymom Posted August 15, 2011 Share Posted August 15, 2011 We are pretty conservative, but I took my 13 yr old dd to see it. I felt like the message of the movie was important for her to see. It does have some language issues, but not too bad (and as my dd said, it was mainly just one word they said over and over about one specific "pie" topic). It was the first movie with a "grown-up" theme that she had seen and she liked it. I was pleased with the actresses they chose. I think they were spot on with the characters of Abilene and Minnie. The movie had a few differences from the book, but not many. It was well done. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OLG Posted August 15, 2011 Share Posted August 15, 2011 Great movie! Captures the "South' at that time period perfectly down to making fired chicken!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NanceXToo Posted August 15, 2011 Share Posted August 15, 2011 (edited) Glad to hear good reviews! My mom and I both loved the book, and we are going to see the movie together this afternoon. ETA: Well, we saw it! And we both really enjoyed it!! It was very well done, even though they had to leave out parts I thought should have been in there. (I guess it was hard to get all that in there though, it was already a 2 hour and 17 minute movie and none of it seemed unnecessary!) Edited August 15, 2011 by NanceXToo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sleepymommy Posted August 15, 2011 Share Posted August 15, 2011 I can't wait to see this movie. I loved the book and am glad to hear the movie done well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Buckin' Longhorn Posted August 15, 2011 Share Posted August 15, 2011 I'm almost done reading the book now. My sister and I both have birthdays over Labor Day weekend, so we're taking each other to see the movie as our gifts to each other. Neither of us can wait to see it! She's already read the book (because she's such an over achiever ;)), hopefully I'll be finished by then. I'm a slow - whenever I can catch a minute - type reader. :lol: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
laughing lioness Posted August 15, 2011 Share Posted August 15, 2011 LOVED it. Stockett did a great job of keeping the movie closely tied to the book. Viola Davis was amazing!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
momofkhm Posted August 15, 2011 Share Posted August 15, 2011 I LOVED the book. Wondering if the movie would appeal to our dc. They can handle most things and we're probably more liberal than many when it comes to movies. I looked up the parental guide for this movie and there isn't anything inappropriate it seems. Would this movie interest them? Does anyone know? Or is it more "chick-flick"? Thanks. :bigear: Oldest dd (16yo) wants to see it with me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ksol Posted August 15, 2011 Share Posted August 15, 2011 We are pretty conservative, but I took my 13 yr old dd to see it. I felt like the message of the movie was important for her to see. It does have some language issues, but not too bad (and as my dd said, it was mainly just one word they said over and over about one specific "pie" topic). It was the first movie with a "grown-up" theme that she had seen and she liked it. I was pleased with the actresses they chose. I think they were spot on with the characters of Abilene and Minnie. The movie had a few differences from the book, but not many. It was well done. I am thinking of taking my 12 year old to see this. (13 very soon) I loved the book, but rarely see movies anymore that aren't G or PG. My daughter has never seen a PG-13 movie, but I think this might be a good one to start with as it should lead to some good conversation between us. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Negin Posted August 16, 2011 Share Posted August 16, 2011 I think it would depend on their ages and if they have some background knowledge of that time period and the racial inequality thereof. Thanks, Tina. They've seen all of Roots, so I'm sure they can handle this. Its not a typical chick-flick at all, IMO. It happens to be about women and families and their relationships, but it's not a chick flick. Great to know. Thanks. :) It does have some language issues, but not too bad (and as my dd said, it was mainly just one word they said over and over about one specific "pie" topic). It was the first movie with a "grown-up" theme that she had seen and she liked it. Yes, this is fine with us. They hear more foul language on the streets here. Foul language is all too prevalent. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stacia Posted August 30, 2011 Share Posted August 30, 2011 Saw this tonight w/ a pal & really enjoyed it. I haven't read the book (yet). I did cry (a lot) throughout different parts of the movie. I figured that would be the case going in, though.... Two kleenex were not enough, at least for me. :tongue_smilie: Well done. Thumbs up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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