Product: The Descent (Original Unrated Cut) [Blu-ray] (2006)
Rating: 2.0
Read the book by Jeff Long
I read the bookThe Descentby Jeff Long first, and LOVED IT! I was excited to find out there was a movie based on the book, until I watched the movie. I was convinced that the screenwriter did not actually read the book, but just heard about the story from a friend of a friend, and kind of made something up around the idea. The movie is good, but really has nothing to do with the book other than some demon like creatures in a cave- and I must say again, the book is such a great read. I might have rated this movie with more stars if I had not had such high expections unmet by comparing it to the book for the duration.The Descent(the book) by Jeff Long one of those stories that you'll want to tell everyone about as you read it, and you'll be loaning out your copy to everyone that you can convince to take it. Tell then that if you're not a reader, read the first chapter. SO FREAKY! If you "kind of read sometimes", read the first three chapters. The first chapter is about some mountain explorers, the second chapter is around legends from a native african tribe, and the third chapter is from a military perspective. The rest of the book goes in to connecting the three perspectives (individual explorers, legends, and military involvment) into a thrilling story that will stick with you. If you're an avid reader, read all of The Descent and then it's sequel, Deeper. Deeper starts with some missing trick-or-treaters, and goes more into scientific and religious discussions around Long's idea of devils.