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It had its downside, but for the most part… (rated 4 stars)

November 21st, 2008 · View Comments

by Sean Penn


This was a beautiful movie. I was amazed that, contrary to reviews I’d read and heard, I ended up really disliking the subject. He misinterpreted so much great reading! But watching someone make these mistakes and seeing the grief of family and friends really hit a nerve and turned this movie into something much deeper than what I had expected (and, yes, I did expect the final outcome, I had just expected to agree more with the young man’s decisions).

My main problem with this movie is probably a plus for many: I was taken out of it every time Eddie Vedder sang. His voice is too iconic for a movie of this depth. I wanted to lose myself in the landscape and the problems of this youth, instead I kept being reminded of my own adolescence and high school dances.

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  • Would love to know what you think!
  • This book is actually on my To Be Read pile, but the movie is also in my NetFlix's queue. I'm trying to decide if I should read the book first or just go for the movie and then decide.

    I think I may just have to check out the movie based on your review!
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