Why didn't Nick Hornby kill the director?

Rating: 1/10 (21 July 2000)

This was probably the worst movie based on a book I've ever seen. No, hang on "Interview with a vampire" is still my No. 1 when it comes to bad movies. Anyhow, how can you turn such a good book into such a bad movie? 1. Why does it play in Chicago and not in London? 2. Why is Marie La Salle called Marie De Salle? 3. Why is she black? 4. Why is Rob Flemming called Rob Gordon? 5. Why all that "talking to the camera stuff"? And last but not least: John Cusack is just HORRIBLE as Rob !!! Didn't he read the book before??? The only good things are Dick and Barry, they're brilliant!!!!!! Guys you did a good job!