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I haven't seen this movie yet...

posted 10 years ago by strntz
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I was in grammar school when I read this novel that belonged to my mother. Despite the fact that I read it only once, and almost 50 years ago, I was haunted by it then and remained intrigued by it today. Maybe it was my age...

Anyway, with more time on my hands now, I'm revisiting books and even old movies that I'd seen years ago. Checking in here, I'm gratified by the 8.2 rating of this film, even though I don't hold great stock in movie ratings.

So here's my question: should I see this film or should I acquire and re-read the novel first? Again, I was moved by the book so many years ago, and would like to get some of that emotional impact of the novel I read so many years ago. Does this film do justice to the novel (as much as film can by natural limitations).

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[–] annmason24 10 years ago

I have read the book and seen the movie. I think the film does an excellent job of recreating the book. There is one main difference, but it does not at all detract from the enjoyment of the movie.

The novel is almost poetry, it is so beautifully written. Such poetry cannot be transferred in a screenplay, but a lot of the dialogue is directly taken from the book.

I would choose to see it if you have or have not read the book.

[–] annmason24 10 years ago

By the way, I noticed Kindle has Rebecca for $9.99. Quick and not very expensive.