I went to see this movie with four other ladies- most of which had read the book. Julia Roberts is as great as ever. This is a thinking movie-it is one that you have to pay attention too in order to appreciate the story. Although a little too long- it allowed me to digest all that was happening and make some conclusions. My friends told me that the book had more in depth to it and so my next book pruchase will be EAT PRAY LOVE.