Did Gary Ross even read the book???

Rating: Null/10 (5 September 2003)

Everyone kept telling me how good this movie was. It was OK, except that I saw it two days ago and I have read the book as well. So far as I can tell, Gary Ross never read the book. I have never seen a true story be so far from the autobiography, did Laura Hillenbrand have anything to say about all the facts being changed. Had I not read the book, I would have thought this was a well done movie, patience is the key...but so loosely based on the book.
So...the low down is, if you haven't read the book, go see this movie,it is probably the best thing to come out this summer. I hated it, but only because of Gary Ross and his screenplay.... The acting was great, the movie was beautiful...just get the story straight. I mean really....that kid driving the truck was really little for a 15 year old!!