Read the Book

Rating: 6/10 (7 March 2005)

Although this movie was okay, the book, as always is much better. The idea of the movie was the same as the book, but the details i.e. town setting, reason they start seeing each other, the preacher's involvement, etc.- all of that was much better. IN the book they walk everywhere, ergo the title of the book. In the movie they drive cars. It takes away from the relationship because Landon should be walking her home all the time. Again, the title has a meaning. I must say I loved Peter Coyote. A great actor. And Many Moore was unexpectedly good. The part fit her, or she fit the part. I thought the movie's soundtrack could have been much more mellow considering the plot. Too much "hardness" and vulgarity when the book had none. I loved the book so much I wanted to see the movie to experience the feelings again. It was a bit of a let down, but I am glad I saw it.