As someone who had previously read the book and was pretty much amazed by it, I was both very eager for and quite wary of this movie. On the one hand, I wished to see one of my favorite books come alive. On the other, I feared the actors and director might not pull it off.
I must say it was much more amazing than I expected it to be. Everything was very fast paced and there wasn't a minute left for the audience to sit and ponder on what might be happening. All my attention was on-screen even though I knew what was going on and the ending would not shock me into a stupor (which is one of the main minuses when you have already read the book). Still, the acting was superb and I was truly surprised and stunned by Firth whom I've never quite believed capable of pulling such a demanding role. Hands down to him and his colleagues for doing such a great job on this movie. This one is gonna go to my favorites and I'm not even sure if I like the movie or the book more.
Either way, I believe this is one of those rare occasions when a book-turned-movie has been done purely great.
I must say it was much more amazing than I expected it to be. Everything was very fast paced and there wasn't a minute left for the audience to sit and ponder on what might be happening. All my attention was on-screen even though I knew what was going on and the ending would not shock me into a stupor (which is one of the main minuses when you have already read the book). Still, the acting was superb and I was truly surprised and stunned by Firth whom I've never quite believed capable of pulling such a demanding role. Hands down to him and his colleagues for doing such a great job on this movie. This one is gonna go to my favorites and I'm not even sure if I like the movie or the book more.
Either way, I believe this is one of those rare occasions when a book-turned-movie has been done purely great.