An honest movie that does justice to the novel

Rating: 6/10 (21 May 2006)

I read the novel a month ago and since then had been eagerly waiting for the May 19. A novel-based movie can never be as good as the novel itself. At least I have seen none. Novel has space where locations, thoughts, ideas can be described virtually without any limitation on the number of pages but my friends, this is not the case with the movie. A movie has only limited time and to present the novel in that time is no easy task. With that I would say that Ron has done indeed a great job. I would agree that the choice of the cast might not be the best but he did a great job of making an honest movie that does complete justice to the novel. I would rephrase that Don't try to compare it with the novel but I think Ron presented the big picture and key aspects very well. Locations were amazing. This is not Tom Hanks' best performance neither it is for Audrey but they are not bad. I think the movie has bad rating because of (i) biased audience, (ii) people comparing it with the novel, (iii) people who have not read the novel and could not understand what was happening owing to the fast pace. The overall impact of the movie is superb with the best possible way to film the climax.
I would highly recommend this movie. Go, watch and find out for yourself.