Comments on: The Monuments Men – A Bookish Movie Review

By: DoingDewey

DoingDewey — Thu, 06 Mar 2014 21:59:12 +0000

I was very excited about the cast for the movie too! I think you could watch the movie before the book and then enjoy the book filling in the details of the story, as long as you remember that some of the exciting events in the movie didn’t really happen. Otherwise, the book could seem a bit slow by comparison, I think.

By: Charlie

Charlie — Tue, 04 Mar 2014 16:16:21 +0000

Good review! I’ve seen the trailers but didn’t know it was an adaptation. The cast list is impressive, so I’m tempted, and wonder if the difference is enough that you can watch it before reading the book? (I can’t believe I’m saying that!)

By: DoingDewey

DoingDewey — Tue, 04 Mar 2014 02:56:47 +0000

The cast was definitely part of why I was so excited for this one and they really do a great job. Even though this wasn’t as awesome as the book, I had a fun time watching it

By: Cayce

Cayce — Mon, 03 Mar 2014 19:15:00 +0000

Okay, I haven’t read the book, but I kinda like George Clooney/Matt Damon movies and “adventure” stories so I think I’ll watch this. Great review!

By: DoingDewey

DoingDewey — Sat, 01 Mar 2014 23:28:48 +0000

I think that’s a great idea It was good, but not pay to see it in theaters good.

By: DoingDewey

DoingDewey — Sat, 01 Mar 2014 23:26:44 +0000

Since I started reviewing movies, I’ve been intentionally seeing them right after reading the book, so I can compare. For enjoyment purposes though, I think your idea of waiting a while might be better. Maybe I’d enjoy the movies more if I wasn’t comparing them to the book For now, I think I’m doing ok separating my enjoyment of the movie from my happiness with how the book was adapted, but I’ll try letting more time pass if that changes.

By: DoingDewey

DoingDewey — Sat, 01 Mar 2014 23:21:05 +0000

If you enjoyed the movie, I think you’re likely to enjoy the book even more. It’s a bit slower than the movie, but I think that’s partly because it is a more cohesive story with less jumping around

By: DoingDewey

DoingDewey — Sat, 01 Mar 2014 23:15:48 +0000

I actually really loved the casting. I thought the characters’ interactions led to some of the funniest and some of the most moving scenes in the movie. The acting was good too

By: TracyK

TracyK — Fri, 28 Feb 2014 21:10:23 +0000

I am sort of worried about the movie due to fictional events added. But I will see it some day anyway. Once it comes out on disc.

By: Sarah

Sarah — Fri, 28 Feb 2014 12:28:19 +0000

I saw the movie yesterday. Yet to read the book, but it’s on my to-pick-up-when-it-gets-to-the-top-of-the-pile list. Enjoyed the movie, but thought it was a bit disjointed, so looking forward to filling in the gaps.