Big bummer

Rating: 5/10 (30 June 2006)

This movie was a real disappointment from the book. It didn't follow the original plot, nor was it half as interesting. Expecting a film that would at least hold my attention, I found myself praying for it to end. It lacked an interesting plot, and was a random mismatch of anecdotal scenes.
I was also relatively unimpressed with the acting of the main characters. Streep lacked the flair that was necessary for the role; sure, the lines were cold enough, but the biting cattiness that would've made for a truly memorable performance simply wasn't there. Additionally, there was almost no in-depth character development -- beyond witnessing the deterioration of Andrea's already lackluster relationship the characters were for the most part the same beginning to end. No character development, a nonexistent plot, and a poor job in the editing room made for a HUGE LETDOWN of a decent book.