My Reaction to Lee Daniels' The Butler in GIFs

I've tried to gather my thoughts on Lee Daniels' latest film, but it was a bit messy. While it's not a terrible film, it was all over the place tonally. It never found its footing, making my reaction quite varied throughout the course of the film. Here's the best I can do in GIFs.

Reaction: The Killing (1956), Rocco and His Brothers (1960) & Equus (1977)

The Killing (dir. Stanley Kubrick)

Reaction: The Imposter, Liberal Arts & The Paperboy (2012)

The Imposter (dir. Bart Layton)

Reaction: Gangster Squad (2013)

An absurd, slick, and violent mob mess that, despite competent performances and attractive visuals, never strays from familiar territory. That said, I really liked it. 

Rating: ***