"The Book Thief"

[bluecat*dancing]

I was wondering if anyone had seen the movie yet and what they thought about it. I am hoping to see it in the near future. I loved the book.

[lind9650]

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@happyroo_bunji wrote:

I didn't find the book all that great.  It was an ok book, but its not one that I would voluntarily read again.

This is a bit unusual for me as I like to reread books often, my poor tattered copy of To Kill a Mockingbird can attest to that

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Happyroo, I understand that this kind of book would not be to everyones liking, but for those that have lived through that time it has great meaning.

It's a long time since I read To Kill a Mockingbird. May get it from the Library if they have it as a talking book.

Cheers, Erica

[trish7025]

I loved the book ! can't wait to see it in film!!

[icyfroth]

Note to self: get the book.

[happyroo_bunji]

I think I'll have to read it again, see if I can pinpoint what I didn't like about the book.  Normally I enjoy non fiction or novels set during WW2. I read Elli when I was in grade seven, the librarian nearly had a fit when I borrowed it she told me it was the year 12 study book for the previous year and would I understand the themes in the book?. She was rather suprised when I started telling her what I knew about the holocaust.

[lloydslights]

Went to a DVD outlet once.  Asked if they had To Kill a Mockingbird.  The response? "No but we have Tequila Sunrise".  (groan). 

DEB

[bright.ton42]

Bit of a difference.    

[lind9650]

Well, we did go to see two movies in one afternoon. Never again will I sit for five plus hours in a cinema, but that is another story.

What amazed me that to see The Hobbit in 3D, here were only five other people with us in the Number One cinema, but when we went to Number Four cinema to see The Book Thief, the place was two thirds full, mainly with older people.

I likd the way the movie was portraying the individual people, but as I said before, never can they portray a personality or emotions as well as it can be done in a book. The scenes of people being dragged out of their homes and driven like cattle to be transported brought tears to my eyes with tormenting memories. All in all it was a good movie. Propably a bit lame in parts, especially for people that have no knowledge of those times.

The Hitler Jugend, all those kids in their special uniforms and shouting slogans with right hand held high. Words most of them had no idea the meaning of, but had been indoctinated that is what they have to say, made me shivver with fear again.

I don't know how the book ends, have not finished reading it, so I can not comment about it.

One objection to the movie is the way thy portrayed Liesel as growing older. They gave her a hair extention and long ringlets either side. This would have been unheard of as a hairstyle for a Schoolgirl in those days. If a girl had long hair it was to be worn in plats at all times, only young women could wear their hair loose as a sign to be an adult.

That is my only objection to the movie. Otherwise, it ws a very mild portrayal of the reality of those times, but well enough made to appeal to people of today.

Enjoy the movie if you go to see it, but don't be disappointed if you have read the book first.

Erica

[trish7025]

Thanks Erica, i will still see it......you certainly had a big day of film!!

[bluecat*dancing]

Thanks Erica.I will keep that in mind when I go to see it.

[buzzlightyearsgirlfriend]

I saw it today.

I bought the book a few months ago because I read about the movie coming out and wanted to read the book first. I never got through the book.  It was a bit slow for me.

However, when I gave the book to my kids to read they had already borrowed it from the library and read it and loved it!

Saw the movie with my youngest today.

I was hoping Liesel and Max would be together at the end. My kids said that was dumb because at the start of the book he was 21 and she was 12-13. Didn't seem that far fetched to me...

Lovely film. Quite beautiful and touching. The actress who played Liesel was very beautiful, in a fragile way.