A beautiful adaptation

Rating: 9/10 (24 July 2013)

An incredibly well thought out adaptation of an incredible book. The essence of the tragic events have, i think, been captured terrifically well here. Penn has done an amazing job, helped of course by the remarkable performances delivered by Emile Hirsch among others to recreate the magic of the book on the big screen.
I can understand why at 142 minutes some maybe put off by simply reading the plot, but i would implore anybody on the fence to give it a go. I am confident that you will not be disappointed.
One of my favourite adaptations that along with the book have inspired me to do something more than sit and watch anymore.