Like a long walk with a good friend

Rating: 8/10 (11 November 2005)

I've read this book at least 20 times. So, it's saying a lot when a movie adaptation of the book can get me to cry ... sigh ... laugh or just feel contented at all the same places along the story line. The staging was beautiful though a bit heavy handed yet it's Hollywood. What do you expect? The costuming was very true to form. And, oh the romance. It's like snuggling in your favorite blanket in front of the fire. Though no movie adaptation of this book could ever be as good as the A&E version this one runs a very close second. Ah, and then there is the surprise actor/actress. You will just want to cheer when you see him/her walk into the frame for the first time. Well worth going to see it just for that.