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Title: Unsequential and unbelievable
Review: Jonathan Demme and Oprah are inspired by Toni Morrison and have the cash to do a movie. Morrison's novel is deep and moving, qualities for which the movie attempts to emulate. The story is slow, but it is told well. Also, Oprah delivers an outstanding performance. However, the story stuggles to project the imagery which is depicted eloquently throughout the novel. I felt like I was watching a Stephen King made-for-tv adaptation instead. The movie is still very compelling and possibly even enthralling, but there is little to praise regarding its adaptation from paper. It does not do Morrison justice.
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