Everything I expected and More!

Rating: 10/10 (16 November 2002)

With all the build up I was anxious to see this film. I read the book and loved it at 64 years old. So I had to drive 40 miles to get to the nearest theater which is a old one totally renovated in Houlton Maine.It was a 1:00 PM Saturday matinee sold out of course, with hundreds - or so it seemed -of children. I wondered if I was going to see any of the Movie. I was shocked to see how quiet everyone was with gasps and sighs where they should be. The movie is simply great. The cast is simply superb. What a shame that we will not be able to enjoy Mr.Harris again. He was simply marvelous.When it ended I was surprised and actually disappointed it did not run longer. I was also impressed with the number of families that had come from Canada to view this film.It is safe to say that everyone simply loved it. Don't miss it.