Great book, very good movie
348887
Even though the original casting changed it was still a very good continuation. The story is just brilliant so the cast change is not that big of a deal.
3948562
I read this book a while ago so I was excited that the movie was coming out. As far as I can remember they followed pretty closely but it had been a long time. Either way I really enjoyed the movie and the book is also great. I love using amazon instant video, the prices are competitive and hardly ever have issues with play back. The issues that I do have with it are most likely due to crappy dorm wifi/internet and not the actual website.
4191245
THIS IS A VERY GOOD COPY OF THE MOVIE,AND IF YOUR A FAN, YOU SHOULD BUY THIS DVD (I BOUGHT 2 COPIES). THIS IS A TERRIFIC MOVIE, THE DIRECTOR DID A GREAT JOB.
4017241
Did a great job making what could have been a very boring movie spectacular, we enjoyed it very much. Also read the book and movie was very close to book.
882750
This is an exellent movie, the plot being very clear and very close to the book. It was very touching, and I would not mind watching it a second time. The acters are very talented, the feelings and actions of the characters realistic,and I highly recomend it.
1614311
Great movie, was the inspiration for picking up this book. I should note right away that this is a somewhat abridged version of the original work by Morgenstern. It follows the movie and offers insight on edited sections of the original book. The abridgement was done by a man who absolutely loved the original book, author and cult following that it developed afterwards. The man is a super-fan.

With all of that said, he did a fantastic job of explaining how he came to know the story (no spoilers) and how it impacted his retelling of the story that would eventually become the movie we all know and love so dearly. However, this book is soooo much more than the story of the Princess Bride as you experienced it in the movie; Goldman frequently includes an aside (some may see it as an interruption) during the story that offers insight on his own experience with the story as a youth, the research of the original book, character/actor selection for the film, frustrations with getting the film made and the impact of these events within his own family. In short, it's an homage to the original book, the film and all of the nuances that make up the Princess Bride universe.

I think of this book as a Director's Cut DVD package with deleted scenes, director's commentary and a behind-the-scenes look at the book, movie, actors and film studio. And, by the way, the Princess Bride story is also included, albeit with some subtle differences from finished film - the book featured sharks versus shrieking eels. I enjoyed the detours and differences.

If you have ever bought the movie as a gift for someone who has never seen it, or had your own viewing parties for newbies, this is likely a book that you will savor. At first, I found the asides to interrupt the flow of the story, but then as I got hooked on them, I looked forward to their next inclusion. I am a huge fan of the movie, maybe not quite a super-fan. I don't cosplay in a Dread Pirate Roberts costume, but I love to quote the movie lines and sneak them into everyday conversations to see who recognizes them.

This is a worthy addition to anyone's shelf or Kindle that is even a mild fan of the movie. Super-fans will devour this.
1112209
i enjoyed the movie sooooo much I wanted to read the book. The book is great! it fills in the blanks. Loved it!
3137700
I read the book many years ago and loved it.  I never thought they could do the book justice in a movie, so I was very hesitant about seeing this on the big screen.  We went with some friends that felt the same way and were blown away.
This was the second time I watched through amazon,  and it is really well done.

The cast was really well chosen. .. although Kinsley's New Zealand accent was a little zafar for me.

Loved the movie,  great special effects, good story... makes you question your morals. Great night in
4222100
The book was great!  I didn't want to put it down.  I had to rewatch the movie afterwards and was able to enjoy even more.
503185
This without doubt is one of the very best books I've ever read. The movie is likewise excellent and follows the book without embellishment.
4664578
This movie is very well done. I would definitely recommend it.  I didn't read the book, but now I intend to.
3196969
Loved the movie, so knew I'd enjoy the book, and did.  Not exactly like the movie, so slightly different stories.  Great reading, highly entertaining and thoughtful,
2810076
First off I would like to tell you that I read the book about 4 weeks before seeing the movie.  I was completely drawn to the book.  Then when it came to watching the movie it brought my memories of the book back to life.  Although I felt a couple of big parts were left out.  Like when Theresse didn't finish her death, she attempted it again a month later after all her sisters had died, and that is when the Lisbon parents give up.  But over the movie is put together really well.
The movie is not supposed to tell you why the Lisbon girls killed themselves, it is kind of left up to you to decide cause you don't get the full picture of any of them.  You only learn bits and pieces from the boys that worshipped them.
Kirstin Dunst was fantastic in the movie she really brought Lux to life.  Some of the actors I feel were a mis caste but the main characters were very well casted.  This is an incredible movie, be sure to check it out.
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Where The Red Fern Grows is such a great book and movie. There are many differences between the book and the movie.  In the book, there are a lot more details and a lot more heart, but as almost everyone says, the book is always better than the movie. The things the movie left out were, the beauty contest, the racoon traps, Billy didn't win the championship cup of the coon hunt, he was the true winner and he was given the cup and the money but not at first. I really loved the acting in the movie because I really got the message of puppy love and I realized how trly hard the author worked to write the book because the book had so much great details.  Even though the movie left a lot of details out, it's still a great movie.  In the book, I never really got the feeling that Rubin's death was really, really bad, but in the movie, they had a funeral and Billy and his family cried. For some reason, the Pritchards seem meaner in the book. In all, I think the book and the movie are two great things. In my option, the book is better because there are just some things you can't film.  Even though I think the book is better than the movie, the movie showed a lot of affection and creativity and I think that's fantastic.  Where The Red Fern Grows is a great book and movie and I loved having the experience to read and watch it.
2280426
It was a great read. I saw the movie before reading the book, really liked the movie, liked the book even more than the movie. The book flows very smoothly, is able to build tension as the story progresses. The story becomes very possible the way the author has written it. I look forward to reading more books by this author.
2078572
I noted this DVD at Amazon recently, when I was browsing the sale DVD's. I remembered reading this John Grisham book many years ago, so decided to give it a try.

It wasn't quite as good as the book but that's usually the case imo. Few film adaptations live up to the quality of a story in it's original book form, especially when that story is coming from one of the best US story-tellers that there is. But I really enjoyed the film as well, due in large part to the acting of Matt Damon and Danny Devito, they really were both such perfect choices for the parts they played.

I love when I watch a film and really get drawn into it and almost forget that I'm just watching a movie. That happened with The Rainmaker. Evocative and engaging throughout.

Loved how it was filmed too and the music score was spot on. Two things that can add or detract so much to a movie .

If you enjoyed the book (or even if you didn't read it) definitely worth a viewing.
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I read this book to my 8 and 10 year old, they just loved it.  And the movie did such a great job of bringing the book to life.  I highly recommend it.