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The Butler (2013)

The Butler (2013)

David R. George III
Quick Takes

Disappointing story of an African American butler who serves seven U.S. presidents, told against the backdrop of the civil rights movement. Forest Whitaker and David Ayelowo turn in fine performances, but the supporting cast add little, and the march of famous actors as the various presidents provides less value than it does distraction. Lee Daniels’ direction and Danny Strong’s script feel more like made-for-television efforts, rather than those of a cinematic release, a particular problem for a film with such important subject matter.

**⅜ (out of *****)

©2023 David R. George III

2013 • 2 HOURS, 12 MINUTES
FOLLOW THROUGH PRODUCTIONS • SALAMANDER PICTURES • LAURA ZISKIN PRODUCTIONS • LEE DANIELS ENTERTAINMENT • PAM WILLIAMS PRODUCTIONS • WINDY HILL PICTURES

STARRING
• FOREST WHITAKER, OPRAH WINFREY

ALSO STARRING
• MARIAH CAREY, JOHN CUSACK, JANE FONDA, CUBA GOODING JR., TERRENCE HOWARD, LENNY KRAVITZ, JAMES MARSDEN, DAVID OYELOWO, ALAN RICKMAN, LIEV SCHREIBER, ROBIN WILLIAMS

WRITTEN BY
• DANNY STRONG (WRITTEN BY)
• WIL HAYGOOD (INSPIRED BY THE ARTICLE “A BUTLER WELL SERVED BY THIS ELECTION” BY)

DIRECTED BY
• LEE DANIELS

NO 2013 ACADEMY AWARD NOMINATIONS

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