Honestly...very good

Rating: 10/10 (26 December 2014)

Unfortunately, the 6.7 rating this movie has at this time does not do it justice. I'm not sure if everyone is trying to pick on Angelina Jolie directorial skills (which I don't understand because it was phenomenal in this film) or what, but this movie was great. It was long...but it was emotional, heart felt, and changes your perspective on life. If you like the book, you'll love the movie, it stays true to his life and seems so crazy of a story of endurance and strength it couldn't be real...but is is. Do yourself a favor and watch this beautiful film. The acting and casting done for the film is outstanding and Jack O'Connell gives a very impressive performance, one that deserves recognition. The cinematography is a work of art and even the graphics are very well done. The directing is phenomenal and I'm not sure why there is so much flack going around about Angelina Jolie not doing a good job directing this movie. Honestly, she took an incredible story, wrote an incredible script, that stays true to the real story, and creates a passionate and inspiring film.