MOVIE FAB: "The Help" Takes The #2 Spot At The Box Office!

Aug 15 | by Natasha

Even though Rise of the Planet Apes is still taking over the Box Office, The Help didn't just come in with no bang. Viola Davis & Octavia Spencer helped The Help grab the #2 spot raking in millions of dollars.

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Apes is still at the #1 spot. But after its Wednesday opening last week, The Help made a hefty amount of dollars to nab the #2 spot.

Over the weekend, the tear-jerker movie that tells a story from the point-of-view of the maids of a priviledged white young woman's household in the 50's-60's, made $25.5. And since its Wednesday opening, a cumulative $35.4. And they got these numbers even with opening in 1100 LESS theaters than Planet of the Apes. Fab!

There's already Oscar buzz surrounding the movies' stars, including Viola Davis & Octavia Spencer.

And coming in at #3 this weekend was Final Destination 5, starring Angela Bassett's hubby Cortney B. Vance and the Belize-born Arlen Escarpeta. And it raked in $18.4.

Congrats to the YBFers taking over the big screen this weekend!

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Omg!!! With all these

Omg!!! With all these wonderful comments I CANNOT WAIT to see this movie!!!!!!!!!!!!

by Honey B.
12:42 am - Aug 16, '11

So funny we went to the

So funny we went to the movies and my baby asked what are we seeing? I was like let's see Final Destination 5, Planet of the Apes 2220 & The Help 1, what do you think honey? lol

by Unduplicable
12:29 am - Aug 16, '11

My daughter wants to see The

My daughter wants to see The Help too. This shows that our children do actually enjoy positive movies about real life.

by Anonymous
11:47 pm - Aug 16, '11

Loved the book, loved the

Loved the book, loved the movie. Great performances! Don't know if I can ever eat chocolate pie again. lol

by Anonymous
10:43 pm - Aug 15, '11

I love how folks complain

I love how folks complain about the lack of black movies AND say they won't support this black movie..all in the same breath. smh.

by Anonymous
8:29 pm - Aug 15, '11

You know what the same people

You know what the same people complaining about this damn movie probably buy Lil Wayne, Nicki Minaj and other coonery. Yes we would love to see black women be portrayed on the big screen as lawyers, non drug addicted, successful...but don't knock this movie that stars black women playing complex characters in I feel a responsible way. Yeah keep moaning about it while you wait with baited breath for the next Carter album.

by Anonymous
6:23 pm - Aug 15, '11

You know what the same people

by Anonymous
6:23 pm - Aug 15, '11

You know what the same people

by Anonymous
6:23 pm - Aug 15, '11

You know what the same people

by Anonymous
6:23 pm - Aug 15, '11

You know what the same people

by Anonymous
6:21 pm - Aug 15, '11

You know what the same people

by Anonymous
6:20 pm - Aug 15, '11

I would be okay with this

I would be okay with this movie if it showed and spoke on how it REALLY was to work in a white person's house back then. This movie does not do that. What about the financial and sexual abuse these brave women endured? Eff this fake ass movie. Not getting my hard earned dollars, I don't care that one of my favorite actresses is in it. I would not be surprised if this movie get nominations and Viola gets the award. Blacks only get awards for subservient and demeaning roles. Mark my words on this one!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

by Anonymous
4:06 pm - Aug 15, '11

I would be okay with this

by Anonymous
4:05 pm - Aug 15, '11

Read the book but wish I had

Read the book but wish I had done by research prior to buying the book. I couldn’t bring myself to support the author Kathryn Stockett anymore after reading about the lawsuit in Jackson, MS by the real Ablene Cooper. Just another story of white people making money off the stories of black people as told by white people…but I am sure the best thing out of all this is Viola Davis performance…too bad it’s for portraying The Help. The dirty secrets of "The Help" A black maid sues a white author for stealing her story, but is that what's really going on? http://www.salon.com/books/laura_miller/2011/02/22/the_help_lawsuit

by Anonymous
4:02 pm - Aug 15, '11

Congrats to Viola and

Congrats to Viola and Octavia! Thanks YBF for recognizing Arlen Escarpeta. He's an underrated actor who is tremendously talented. Nice to see him get some shine.

by Kris
3:40 pm - Aug 15, '11

I did not read the book but I

I did not read the book but I REALLY enjoyed the movie. I agree with the other person who encouraged AA to support all AA movies. Especially if it has a positive message. Side note: the preacher in "the Help" was the same guy that played the scientists boss in "The Rise of the planet of the Apes" that's one fine black man who I will definately support at the box office

by Onxy
2:28 pm - Aug 15, '11

I read the book two years ago

I read the book two years ago and am soooooooooooo happy it was made into such a fabulous movie with such an amazing cast. Saw it twice over the weekend and plan to see it again - our beautiful history is something we have to appreciate and embrace as it pays homage to all those before us which includes my lovely grandmother and aunt. CONGRATS to Viola, Octavia, Aunjanae, Cicily and all the other beautiful women..........

by Clotel
1:49 pm - Aug 15, '11

Viola is so stunning and

Viola is so stunning and plays the ugliest characters! Love it! SHe cleans up so nice, you barely recognize her! I have to see the movie. This is our history, American history, so people need to stop the naysaying and recognize it as a very real piece of our past.

by Tiff
1:43 pm - Aug 15, '11

I am so thrilled that the

I am so thrilled that the movie did so well. Hope it continues to do so for a while. Are you doing the wrong things to try to win your ex back? Find out what they are and what you should be doing instead @ http://winmyexbackb4its2late.info/

by Anonymous
1:37 pm - Aug 15, '11

The movie was very good. I

The movie was very good. I enjoyed it. It did hit home for me because several women in my family were maids and caretakers, including my grand mother and her daughter (my aunt). It just showed me a glimpse of what they went through. It hurts to imagine what my family put up with during their time as a maid.

by Belle
1:18 pm - Aug 15, '11

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by Anonymous
12:47 pm - Aug 15, '11

It was an awesome movie! I

It was an awesome movie! I think Octavia is going to be the one to win the Oscar, though. She has to at least be nominated for supporting actress. I think the actress who plays the mean white woman will probably get nominated as well. Davis and Stone may get Best Actress noms. I think all the actresses were incredible. It was the best movie that I have seen in a long time.

by Alanco
12:46 pm - Aug 15, '11

It may have been a nice movie

It may have been a nice movie but I am tired of seeing Black Women play the damn maid, hooker, or hoodrat in these movies and get accolades from White people its like we went back 50+ years and said screw those Black actresses who played the maid so actresses of today would not have to.Have you notice these types of movies starring Black actors are the only ones with high ratings other those coontastic Tyler Perry movies?!

by Foxy Trini
12:08 pm - Aug 15, '11

was a good movie....... cant

was a good movie....... cant forget the past...cant ever forget

by Anonymous
12:03 pm - Aug 15, '11

I LOOOVED THE MOVIE ...IT

I LOOOVED THE MOVIE ...IT MAKES YOU MAD...CRY AND LAUGH AT THE SAME TIME BEING A BLACK WOMEN I KNOW THE HISTORY OF MY PEOPLE...YES WE WERE SLAVES AND YES WE HAD TO MAKE A LIVING ON LESS THAN NOTHING WORKING FOR PEOPLE THAT WE DISLIKED TO PUT FOOD ON OUR OWN TABLES I RESPECT MY ANCESTORS FOR PUTTING UP WITH ALL THAT NONSENSE JUST SO I WOULDNT HAVE TO IF YOU THINK THIS MOVIE MAKES US LOOK BAD AND THATS WHY YOU DIDNT GO SEE IT...IMO YOUR IN DENIAL OF YOUR PAST (IF YOUR A.A.) FROM NOW ON IM SUPPORTING ALL A.A MOVIES BECUS THATS WHAT THEY NEED SUPPORT FROM THIER COMMUNITY NOT CRITICISM!!!! GO SEE IT BEFORE YOU JUDGE!!!!

by NOBODY'S STAN
11:56 am - Aug 15, '11

because black women was

because black women was slaves in that movies and know how crakkkers love that sh't!

by chocolateman
11:40 am - Aug 15, '11

You must be a lonely ugly

You must be a lonely ugly black man who has been turned down hundreds of times by black women. All you do is SPEW HATE!!! You're just making yourself look like a dumbass every time you make a racist comment. Natashia when are going to delete these RACIST ass comments because every day you're losing readers because you allow these people to comment. I'm beginning to stop going to this site also!!!!!

by Anonymous
1:46 pm - Aug 15, '11

You must be a lonely ugly

by Anonymous
1:46 pm - Aug 15, '11

its seems the only movies

its seems the only movies 'we' can make that do well at the box office are coons and slaves...so if we not playing 'Big Mommas' (male and female) or slaves with pride.....then we get no love at the box office...Man I miss the days of Wesley Snipes, starring in big budget block busters..that did well at the movies... even F. Gary Gray doesn't cast black leads anymore... smh

by Anonymous
11:27 am - Aug 15, '11

So looking forward to reading

So looking forward to reading the book and seeing the movie. Did you know? The book was turned down SIXTY times before a publisher bought it! http://shine.yahoo.com/event/poweryourfuture/kathryn-stocketts-the-help-...

by n_satiable
11:24 am - Aug 15, '11

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by Anonymous
11:04 am - Aug 15, '11

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by Anonymous
11:02 am - Aug 15, '11

viola davis is so beautiful.

viola davis is so beautiful. I saw her on the jay leno show wearing a really cute red dress too. I think this color is for her. She wears it well.

by Anonymous
10:51 am - Aug 15, '11

The movie was amazing! This

The movie was amazing! This is great news!!!

by Stay Laughing
10:32 am - Aug 15, '11

The Help was Great! I loved

The Help was Great! I loved Minny Jackson in the movie. Also I watched Final Destination...same ole stuff...but enjoyed it too. I will try to see the Apes today

by Ateya
10:31 am - Aug 15, '11

Yessssss the movie was

Yessssss the movie was AMAZING! I had the pleasure of reading the book before I saw the film and I must say the film totally did he book justice!!! Definitely Oscar quality performances from both Davis and Spencer

by Anonymous
10:28 am - Aug 15, '11

i loved the book and wondered

i loved the book and wondered if the movie would do the book justice. i was hoping to get an opinion on the movie from someone that read book. thanks

by WhoGonCheckMeBoo
10:43 am - Aug 15, '11

Should've been

Should've been #1 HTTP://SUNSHINESCLOSET

by Anonymous
10:25 am - Aug 15, '11

The MOVIE was FANTASTIC! I

The MOVIE was FANTASTIC! I have not seen a FILM that GREAT in a LONG time. PLEASE support this WONDERFUL movie. It totally did justice to the BOOK.

by FURIOUS STYLES
10:19 am - Aug 15, '11

Which one??

by Anonymous
10:38 am - Aug 15, '11

THE HELP with Viola DAVIS.

by FURIOUS STYLES
11:21 am - Aug 15, '11

Which one??

by Anonymous
10:38 am - Aug 15, '11

This movie was sooo good. I

This movie was sooo good. I was crying and laughing at the same time. The weird part is, I saw in San Diego and there were only 4 black people in the pack theater, but white people (mostly old white couples) loved it so much it go a standing ovation at the end.