Overall, I liked the idea. Execution was not too bad either. But the casting... It made this movie a wannabe contender according to Oscar's diversity criteria, yet the actors' selection was so poor it hurts to watch.
I am not a quitter but was seriously tempted to press the stop on the remote.
Moreover, now I am tempted to check out the original book ad see if the screen version reflects the actual intention of the book, or it was an outcome of producers' vision.
If anything, this is the movie would be a great candidate for a remake.
With that, I will not discouraging people from watching it, but get ready for disappointment - if you have a problem with the first 10 minutes of visuals, it won't get any better.
I am not a quitter but was seriously tempted to press the stop on the remote.
Moreover, now I am tempted to check out the original book ad see if the screen version reflects the actual intention of the book, or it was an outcome of producers' vision.
If anything, this is the movie would be a great candidate for a remake.
With that, I will not discouraging people from watching it, but get ready for disappointment - if you have a problem with the first 10 minutes of visuals, it won't get any better.