I went to go see Running With Scissors the other day, and having read the book already I expected to dislike the movie, as I am one of those people who perennially find the book to be superior to the film. I was pleasantly surprised by the movie adaptation, although the focus definitely shifted a bit from the book.
Part of the problem here, if problem it can be called, is that Annette Bening's performance was simply fantastic. As a result of this I think the mother played an even more prominent role in the movie than she did in the book.
In addition, the musical choices were strikingly well chosen and implemented, which went a long way towards setting the tone of the film - pairing depressing event with well known, fairly upbeat songs went a long way towards generating the sense of emotional confusion that would have affected anyone forced to grow up in those situations.
From Matt: The scriptwriters made quite a few changes from the book, but they were all for the best - and booklover though I am I have to admit that its better to see magic than to read about it.
From Mina: I adore this film. Monsieur Hulot’s very modern sister and brother-in-law don’t know what to do with Tati’s charmingly untidy and bungling protagonist, who inhabits a world where meaning is still more important than appearances.
From Carey: A must see Hayao Miyazaki’s anime is Laputa: Castle in the Sky, originally released in 1986. A fantasy film that explores the altruistic and compassionate nature of humans, aspects lost through repeated exposure to power, technology, and the complexities brought by the combination of the two. 
OH! I loved the book! I think the movie is much better if you read the book- without it it's a bit torn out from reality-in my opinion any ways :)
Posted by: Watch movies | November 15, 2009 at 11:17 AM