Title: A stellar book, a disappointing movie
Product review: My boys and I read "My Side of the Mountain" together for our homeschooling lessons. I can't tell you how much we loved the book! Jean Craighhead-George does a remarkable job of taking the reader deep into the wilderness of the Catskills, complete with reference to Washington Irving's Rip VanWinkle. We were delighted by each and every page.Why in the world any screen write would change such a marvelous creation is beyond me! The movie wasn't even close to the novel, and we felt like it was a complete waste of time to watch. I can only wonder what the book's author must have felt watching a washed and clearly faded rendition of her creation. She must have been deeply disappointed.The book itself would make a wonderful screenplay all its own. We truly hope that someone will resurrect the story and put it on the screen in all its glory. Until then, this movie is not it! Save your money; buy the book!!
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