Good but could have been better

Rating: 6/10 (5 November 2000)

When I first saw the movie on opening night, I was absolutely astonished at how good a work of cinematic art it really was. And then I read the novel. The film's script butchered the book, yet managed to retain a good bit of the story (as much as it could have, I assume). I stil really enjoy the movie, and have seen it around 7 or 8 times now, it gets better every time, even if its not as good as the novel.

GO READ THE NOVEL!!!!!!!