Heart-wrenching, but I wish it was more like the book

Rating: 8/10 (2 September 2005)

This is a pretty good movie, although I have to say that I was a bit disappointed it strayed so much from the book. The issue of spirituality was toned down SO MUCH in the movie. In the book, Jamie and Landon get through the hard times because of their faith but in the movie they get through it because of each other. I really didn't like that unnecessary change. There were a few additions to the story that I though just made the movie unforgettable. Jamie's list of things to accomplish really touches the heart, especially as they are completed one by one. This really is a sweet story and it was well done. If you have read the book and have not seen the movie, do not expect it to be word for word, because it isn't. I think the movie and the book were both really good, but not by any stretch the same. You just have to view the book and the movie as separate stories altogether to really enjoy it. Yes, they probably could have and should have followed the book more, but it was still a heart-touching movie that makes me cry and cry for hours after.