Absolutely stunning film...especially if you read the novel

Rating: 10/10 (18 April 2008)

I've only seen this film twice. Once in the theater and the second time with friends, only one besides me who had read the novel. The friends who hadn't read the novel were utterly confused throughout most of it, especially at the beginning, because there really isn't a lot of character development. To honestly appreciate this film, make sure you read the book. It opens up so many doors to understanding it. Overall, a brilliant adaptation, however. Joe Wright is a wonderful director, and Seamus McGarvey's cinematography was stunning. But my absolute favorite part was the pairing of typewriter keys in the music, and Dario Marianelli's Oscar was well deserved.