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Oct 02, 2023Bethkitten rated this title 2.5 out of 5 stars
it was an ok movie but someone else will think its a must watch so i say it is for them
Jul 28, 2020Annieoywong rated this title 2.5 out of 5 stars
This movie tells the female friendship in modern days and in ancient time. It is very confusing while watching it.
Jun 24, 2020
This is a disappointing adaptation of Lisa See's great novel. The parallel contemporary story infused in the plot diminished the essence of this historical novel.
Mar 23, 2018Mouziey rated this title 2.5 out of 5 stars
This film is adapted from author Lisa See supposedly a blended Asian women. The extra fills in the gaps of the offset movie story so I watched that first to fill in later what I do not understand in the ongoing film. I enjoyed the bounded…
Jun 22, 2016jimg2000 rated this title 3 out of 5 stars
Heard a lot about the book and this film over the years and decided to give it a shot. Though written, acted and produced by women, curious what Jackman's role was. Like some of the comments, felt that the screen adaptation was superficial…
baroth18
Jul 13, 2015baroth18 rated this title 5 out of 5 stars
Read the book years ago and saw this title on the shelves at the library. Glad I watched it!!!
loribetho
May 04, 2014loribetho rated this title 3 out of 5 stars
The book so FAR surpasses the movie. The movie is okay, but if you are a reader then take the time to read the book. While watching the movie, I kept thinking that so much important detail was missing. It felt like skimming through Cole's…
Aggie3
Apr 13, 2014Aggie3 rated this title 2.5 out of 5 stars
I watched this movie after finishing the book. It was disappointing. The book was incredible; the story remarkable. The movie lost all that captivated me while reading the book. The movie should not have had the same title as the book.
Dec 26, 20130cho rated this title 1.5 out of 5 stars
Unfortunately I was unable to finish this movie. Really enjoyed the past part of the movie but the modern day part was just stupid. The worst part of it was to have the Chinese actresses do their lines in English. It totally ruined that…
Aug 30, 2013Raun rated this title 4.5 out of 5 stars
I really enjoyed this film but the book even more so. Highly recommend the book.
Aug 30, 2013kukuli rated this title 4 out of 5 stars
Wonderful movie about girl's friendship and its true meaning. Must watch. Loved it.
Apr 09, 2013
I'm reading the summary and the comments and am wondering why they added modern day elements to a story that didn't need it at all.
Jan 29, 2013movie20 rated this title 2.5 out of 5 stars
I have never read the book, which most people say is better. I did enjoy the movie. It was very touching.
theorbys
Sep 28, 2012theorbys rated this title 3.5 out of 5 stars
Beautifully filmed and an interesting story. Didn't read the novel. It was a tad slow in places, not enough to seriously hurt the film but enough to lose half a star.
Sep 06, 2012GingerKaren rated this title 0.5 out of 5 stars
What was a wonderful book about two girls who were sisters of the heart during the most trying years of their lives has become the most mundane and pointless movie ever. A modern side story has been added and the poetry that was in this…
Aug 19, 2012Vivica rated this title 3.5 out of 5 stars
A good solid - "good" rating...a good watch if you have a couple of hours to kill.
anayathorn
Jul 03, 2012anayathorn rated this title 1 out of 5 stars
The movie is not even half as good as the book.
Maja_0001
Apr 09, 2012Maja_0001 rated this title 4 out of 5 stars
Interesting story, beautiful cinematography.
decarabas
Jan 17, 2012decarabas rated this title 1 out of 5 stars
A totally unnecessary modern day storyline was added to the movie. Don't waste your time: http://www.economist.com/node/21536861