Time Traveler's Wife: Movie vs. Book

[desertvixen]

 So, opinions from any on the list who have read the book, watched the movie or both - Is it worth getting?

 I found a pretty nifty breakdown of the differences here.  I'm still uncertain.  It seems like they took out some of the parts of the book I enjoyed, especially changing the ending (although the book ending probably wouldn't have worked).  I'm also having a hard time picturing Ron Livingston as Gomez.

ETA: Just realized it's not very clear - I have read the book, and was wondering about whether to bother getting the movie.  That's what I get for posting too late!

 DV

Comments

[datajana2007.livejournal.com]

The book is brilliant! I definitely recommend it!

When I finished reading it, I was very moved by the story. The author combined science fiction and romance so well that you forgot that you were reading a sci-fi and romance novel.

[desert-vixen.livejournal.com]

See the edit - I did read the book and really enjoyed it. I'm just wondering about whether to bother with the movie because it's my Director's Selection this month.

DV

Time Traveler's Wife

[mamasitag.livejournal.com]

Usually the book is always better with any story. I never read this book but have watched the movie and it was outstanding! I recommended all my friends watch it. So again if the book was great, which I did hear it was, you won't be disappointed with the movie. Just makes me want to read the book now! Loved the story.

[datajana2007.livejournal.com]

Ahhh, OK.

No, I haven't seen the movie. I thought that it hadn't come out yet, but my husband pointed out that it had come out last summer! I didn't realize that it did, since I was preoccupied with getting over surgery and everything. :/