Not loyal to the book at all

Rating: 2/10 (18 April 2008)

I don't understand why movie makers feel they have to add to a well functioning story. In the book Jamie has a big, forgiving, unprejudiced heart of gold. She sees the best in everyone. That is what makes her see the best in Landon when he doesn't even see it himself. Jamie in the movie is nothing like the Jamie in the book. Her Reverend father keeps her close in the book because he was an older man when she was born and he lost his wife. He is nothing like that in the film. I really miss some good strong characters. Jamie of the book would never have said "Prove it" to Landon about their friendship. She brought out the best in him by being true to herself; a warm and giving person. Not every viewer is a person with Zap mentality. A slow build up often gives the best results. I thought this movie shallow and superficial.