Lee Daniels' The Butler

Here is my new rating system. DDDDD highly recommend. DDDD It should be watched. DDD Entertaining DD So, so if you like the stars. D Just out of curiosity watch it.
(I like all movies. Even those that most people don’t like, it makes for great conversation.)




Lee Daniels’ The Butler - DDDDD-The film is directed by Lee Daniels. The Butler is  based on a true story about Lewis Gaines who served as a Butler in the Whitehouse spanning several decades. This film takes us on a journey through history. We relive the childhood of Mr. Gaines as it begins with him in the cotton fields with his father. We see him have a family of his own and how he takes pride in what he does in hopes of giving his family a better life. It seems natural that there is always a father and son struggle. If history does repeat itself it certainly does when parents don’t see eye to eye with their children and the cycle just continues. There are many ups and downs along the way, but he is a dedicated man. Sometimes dedication to one thing can cause a person to neglect other things.
I really enjoyed this film as it made me think about my own personal experiences. Things I remembered when I was growing up.


The film stars, Forest Whitaker, Oprah Winfrey, Terrence Howard and David Oyelowo. There were many surprise appearances including Mariah Carey, Robin Williams as President Eisenhower, James Marsden as President Kennedy, Cuba Gooding, Jr. Lenny Kravitz, Clarence Williams, III, Jesse Williams, Alex Pettyfer and Vanessa Redgrave.

Coming soon: Lincoln, Savages, Nebraska, Silver Lining Playbook, Django Unchained, ARGO