The Book Thief Movie. Has anyone seen? (Book spoilers)

HeatherStar

My husband and I saw it this weekend and both loved it! I liked where they used Death's narration, and I thought the casting was magnificent. As soon as I saw Rudy, I fell in love and knew that I was going to be ruined at the end. I know someone who thought it was too cheery, which I don't understand. There was enough happiness to know that Liesl was living a good life with the Hubermanns, but it never let you forget that this was Germany in WWII, and the ending had me sobbing, and it even made my husband shed a tear or two.

If you haven't seen it, do you plan to?

hopecounts

Glad to hear that it was good! I want to see it but may have to wait for DVD, I don't think I can talk anyone into seeing it with me.

sonore32

I've been meaning to post on it but yes I saw it and also loved it! I thought this was a great adaptation and it's one of the few (or maybe only) times I would recommend people read the book *before* seeing it. I thought they hinted at so many things from the book that I felt like it wouldn't have been as good without the background knowledge.

I also loved how all the major/important scenes they pretty much kept accurate to the book. Of course there were a few (I consider minor) changes some of which I didn't agree with but luckily they kept the overall story in tact.

I too was bawling by the end (while my husband shook his head...he *never* cries). While I wouldn't say this was one of my "all-time" favorites it was good and definitely worth the theater prices if you can find it playing

aggiebug

Definitely not one I want to see in theaters.  I am a cry baby and I try to avoid major sob fests in theaters, but I am glad you enjoyed it.  I will put in on my Redbox list

josie402

I loved the book but I'm not sure I could handle the movie!  I will probably watch it at home sometime since I will be sobbing.