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BOOK SMASHES FILM VERSION
PostedFebruary 17, 2009
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from Studio City, CA
Richard Yates' novel is on my top 5 of all time list; it's a brilliant character and socio-class study of the 50's. I was thrilled to see that a film version was being made, but, after seeing the film, wish-oh-wish I would have skipped it. I guess the lesson is - never see a movie if you hold the book in such high regard. One bright spot, and why I give a recommend - the controlled rage of Leo DiCaprio is breathtaking (literally) to watch, and I'm usually no fan of his. I love Kate, but this was way over her head. Her subtle performance in The Reader was much more effective.
Yes, I recommend this movie.
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