All Time Favorite Movie & Book

Rating: 10/10 (8 July 2006)

What a great movie! I loved this movie as a kid and I still love it now. The characters (and actors chosen to play them), the story, the present-day "commentary" - all just make this movie a classic, unforgettable movie.
And if you liked the movie, you should really read the book. It is just as good - better even. William Goldman wrote both the book and the screenplay for the movie so little is lost between the two in overall story. However, the book provides additional description and back story that's just not possible in the film. The book simply enriches the film - that's how I like to think of it anyway.
Obviously I read the book after seeing the movie. But if for some (strange) reason you haven't seen this movie yet and decide to read the book first, I can't imagine that the movie will disappoint. How could it?? It's just a classic any which way. And Goldman did write both book and screenplay.
Bottom line - I saw the movie and read the book over 15 years ago but BOTH continue to be on my list of absolute favorites.