Truman Capote's spinning in his grave? Well I haven't read the original story but I was enthralled with this movie!
I can tell you that I loved this film from start to finish. The casting appeared to be ideal - I can't think of anyone else that I would recommend to replace any of the characters in this heart-warming tale. I watched it with my 12 year-old daughter and you know when kids aren't really interested they start moving about, get restless, etc? Now hear this - this is a "No Fidget" film - take the family! At the risk of being clichéd, they don't make 'em like this any more. It captures innocence from what, compared to today, was an innocent age even though it was set only fifty or so years ago. I came away knowing that some of the feel-good factor of this little parable had rubbed off on me, my wife and our daughter. So much so, that I wouldn't tell you the ending anyway! Go, see, enjoy.
I can tell you that I loved this film from start to finish. The casting appeared to be ideal - I can't think of anyone else that I would recommend to replace any of the characters in this heart-warming tale. I watched it with my 12 year-old daughter and you know when kids aren't really interested they start moving about, get restless, etc? Now hear this - this is a "No Fidget" film - take the family! At the risk of being clichéd, they don't make 'em like this any more. It captures innocence from what, compared to today, was an innocent age even though it was set only fifty or so years ago. I came away knowing that some of the feel-good factor of this little parable had rubbed off on me, my wife and our daughter. So much so, that I wouldn't tell you the ending anyway! Go, see, enjoy.