True to the novel and a great stand alone film

Rating: 8/10 (5 April 2012)

Of course it has to be said that no book adaptation is ever as good on screen as the novel is on paper, but for the first time in my life I have not in any way been disappointed by the film. The story is well paced and progresses, even if a couple of the lesser facts and details in the book are skated over in the interests of time, but still for the most part covered. (Sorry that I'm being a little vague but I want to minimise spoilers as much as practicable). My greatest criticism is that the character of Rue seems a little bit rushed, and it's hard to emotionally engage with her, that being said it is still pretty well done. I am grading this quite harshly as I have read the book so can't be truly happy, but it is a very good adaptation and well worth going to see.