I agree. This is possibly the best movie ever made. Every scene is like a painting. The director followed the book as well as possible. I don't understand it when directors change the story when gold exists in the original story. I can't understand why the director changed the end of Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows from the very satisfying ending that already existed in the book.
For a real shouldabeen abortion, see (no don't see!) the 1940s version of Pride and Prejudice with Greer Garson and (I think) Lawrence Olivier. It's awful. Lady Catherine is a sweet old lady who only wants what's best for her dear nephew. From there it deteriorates.
If you haven't seen the Anthony Hopkins version of War and Peace, run--do not walk--to the nearest movierentplace and get it. Get lots of popcorn. No. Get several excellent bottles of excellent wine and/or some good Russian vodka and caviar, have your wife sit next to you on the sofa, and get ready for one of the most wonderful movie experiences of your life. When you have finished watching all 12 or 15 or so episodes (you might want some beef stroganoff for dinner between some of the episodes), read (or re-read) the book. Then email me and let me know how it went.
~S
For a real shouldabeen abortion, see (no don't see!) the 1940s version of Pride and Prejudice with Greer Garson and (I think) Lawrence Olivier. It's awful. Lady Catherine is a sweet old lady who only wants what's best for her dear nephew. From there it deteriorates.
If you haven't seen the Anthony Hopkins version of War and Peace, run--do not walk--to the nearest movierentplace and get it. Get lots of popcorn. No. Get several excellent bottles of excellent wine and/or some good Russian vodka and caviar, have your wife sit next to you on the sofa, and get ready for one of the most wonderful movie experiences of your life. When you have finished watching all 12 or 15 or so episodes (you might want some beef stroganoff for dinner between some of the episodes), read (or re-read) the book. Then email me and let me know how it went.
~S