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Rating: Q=6, P=5 / Average OJ
Scale 1=3, Scale 2=3, Scale 3=3, Scale 4=2
Civil Rights, Based on True Story, Biopic, Drama
From time to time I enjoy a historical/biopic film like Lee Daniels' The Butler. This one was emotional, had good performances, and left me feeling generally more optimistic about our culture. This is a good thing, as so many films today do just the opposite. Both styles have their place and value in film. Forrest Whitaker does a fabulous job tackling this character and portraying the patient and loyal kind of heroism.
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