90 minutes
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Read my review of the book.
REVIEW:
Meh.
The movie didn't do the book justice.
It was still alright, but the book is better. Even the original movie from back in late '80's was just a bit better for me.
Ellen Burstyn is what I liked about this movie. She could play anything and be amazing though. Heather Graham was alright too.
I just feel like a couple key moments in the book weren't in this film, or were changed that I didn't get the same effect as reading the book.
I get they had to make it made for tv, but those moments they left out were important to the story. It just fell short for me.
Would I recommend watching? No, read the book, any edition.
2.5/5
It brings a favorite quote to mind. You can't judge a book by it's movie! Not sure who said it first!
ReplyDeleteI agree. I just read the book again and was so excited for this movie but also found it meh.
ReplyDelete::groan:: oh God, why would they make another movie of this? This book messed me up for life - I read it when I was 14 and I think I'm still trying to recover :-)
ReplyDeleteI've actually never read the book and was wondering what the movie was all about (as I've heard SO much about the books over the years). Thanks for sharing your thoughts! I was actually trying to find reviews on it today online lol.
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