A look at the life of Cecil Gaines who served eight presidents as the White House's head butler from 1952 to 1986, and had a unique front-row seat as political and racial history was made..
✓ Released: [realease]
✓ Runtime : 132 minutes
✓ Genre: Drama
✓ Stars: Forest Whitaker, David Banner, Michael Rainey Jr., LaJessie Smith, Mariah Carey
✓ Director: Bob Weinstein, Harvey Weinstein, Billy Hopkins, Laura Ziskin, Andrew Dunn
The The Butler (2013) is another solid showing, complete with good performances and an intriguing mystery, but there's a lack of artistic ambition here that keeps it from elevating to the higher tiers of the genre.Although its storytelling isn't particularly innovative, The The Butler (2013) is an absorbing piece of television, with the potential to boost the appeal of Polish productions for an international audience."
The Butler (2013) is staring with Forest Whitaker, David Banner, Michael Rainey Jr., LaJessie Smith, Mariah Carey, a compelling, flawed story of true crime and obsession - and its flaws are part of what make it so intriguing. the movie can be very difficult to watch; it's haunting and incredibly sad. But that's also what made it all the more moving, in the end, to see the survivors join together: bonding, smiling, and living their lives in the light.
What gives Cursed its edge is the source material, which subverts centuries of lore and oppressive systems. The Netflix adaptation isn't nearly as captivating, but it still manages to be a quaint escape from reality. For better or worse, filmmaker Bob Weinstein, Harvey Weinstein, Billy Hopkins, Laura Ziskin, Andrew Dunn juggles two parallel storylines. Basketball fans will be able to follow along with no problem, most already familiar with the story, but newcomers might find all the jumping around confusing.