THE BUTLER - Reviewed

      This is quite an old movie, 2013, but just seen it. Glad I did ! Based on a true story of a butler who served 8 US presidents. Headed by Forest Whitaker, he gave an impressive performance. I am sure after watching this movie, one would understand what a Butler does especially White House's butlers.

There are many notable actors in this movie. Of the 8 presidents the one I think didnt cut it in terms of appearance is Nixon's John Cussack. I read that Pres Obama nearly appear as himself in this movie if not for his busy schedule. Even Obama's character did not made it through even with an actor. Oprah Winfrey played a major role as the butler's wife. She is a good actor when you see how fragile she became in her old age. Would you believe that Mariah Carey is this one too with no dialogue just a rape cry at the beginning of the movie. Worth mentioning is David Oyowelo as Butler's son. He acted his character from childhood till an old man. He did this convincingly with this boyish face. BTW he acted as M Luther K in Selma in a movie.

This is good film making. More than 2 hours and a drama with no action, one enjoyed the story telling in this movie. Never feel bore at all.