Does not let the book down in any aspect!

Rating: 9/10 (5 January 2007)

I guess balance would be the right word to sum up this movie. Be it direction, screenplay or acting, everything seemed to be balanced in this movie. I had read the book before watching the movie and doubted if the movie could live up to the book. But it certainly does. Gregory Peck is as though he was born to play the role of Atticus Finch. More like he's not acting but just living the role. That dash of subtlety needed for the role was perfect, at the same time maintaining Atticus' dignity without coming across as too stern or adamant. I thought he was amazing. The kids did marvelous jobs too. Their acting didn't seem forced or exaggerated. All in all a nice movie to watch. Not to be missed.