adidasss

Not a fan of punctuation aye...

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right-track

Having read the brilliant and moving book of the same title on holiday, I was eager to see the film.
I was led to believe the movie was true to the novel and as far as the dialogue was concerned it was virtually verbatim to the letter.
Still, I couldn't help but feel disappointed. Whether or not I'd watched the film so close after reading the book may have something to do with it, so an accurate opinion of how the film rates is hard for me to judge.
My biggest gripe was that huge chunks of the book had been omitted from the early part of the film that dealt with the relationship of the two friends during childhood. In my opinion a bad mistake, because the bond between the boys is crucial to the plot.
The overall impression of watching the film left me with the feeling I'd speed read the book having flicked through some of the more interesting parts concerning character development.
Still a wonderful story of friendship, loyalty, betrayal, guilt and redemption.
8/10.

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adidasss

Aye, the reading experience is rarely (if ever) transferred to the big screen.

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right-track

Especially so with this one.
If you haven't already read the book...get it now man!
You'll love it.

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adidasss

I'll try to add it to the next Amazon batch.

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right-track

Good man. Best debut novel since The Wasp Factory.

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imogen24

1. death proof was anything but a yawn fest. 2. tropic thunder- good not great. pineapple express- humorous, but a bit prolonged, would have been better if shorter. 3. last movie was vanilla sky, excellent excellent movie. And possibly one of the few movies tom cruise didn't have to do much acting in. Good soundtrack as well, Radiohead, Jeff Buckley, etc.

devilz advocate

CJ 7..very nice story

matious

I actually read the book (i know right?)

And i thought the movie screened the most crucial parts. I thought they did a wonderful job of showing the relationship with the father.

All in all as far as book to movie adoptions go, i thought it translated well.

Then again, i rarely ever read the book :P


Watched "Find me Guilty"

Im a sucker for vin diesal <3

And i thought he acted fine in this film, doing well for his first serious role.

NoseClams

vin diesel looks creepy with hair

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