Good Overall

Rating: 7/10 (25 November 2007)

I might want to start by commenting that I have not read this short story in two years, and have just gone to see the movie. Overall, if you have not read the story, then the movie should have been amazing. If you have, I might say you could be a little disappointed at the ending. Some key "bonding" scenes have been taken out, which is good overall, but somehow takes away from the characters, and weakens the plot connection between David and Amanda. Also, there was less interaction with Billy than I thought there to be. Yet, I have to say, if you have read the story, it would be good to watch it. Most book/film transactions do not go over smoothly, but this is pretty good. I found the first part of the movie amazing. The special effects were also amazing. The store and acting are impeccable, as are the special effects for the "Giant tentacles" in the loading dock. There is definitely parts of this movie that will have the whole theater laughing. I have to say that the point at which the movie begins it's downfall is the pharmacy. After thinking about this, it has to be hard to put such a story into a movie. I am still disappointed with the "Giang Bug" that towers over them, which I thought would be completely different, and the ending was very very disappointing, and very sad. I feel like he should have just looked the soldier in the eye and yelled "Shoot me!" until he did. You do end up feeling extremely bad for, David though. Getting back, I found it to be a good movie, and one which I would recommend, if you really wanted to see it. I don't think that I would leave the theater to miss the end, even!