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Title: just stick with the books
Review: Another reviewer comments that these movies have a built in fan base: because they are based on novels by Nora Roberts, we think they are wonderful, etc. Sorry to disappoint, but many of the Nora Roberts fans that I talk to, in person & on forums, agree that these movies are pretty bad. The casting rarely works, and we often wonder, did they read the book at all?I watched the movie once; I will give it a chance. But Carnal Innocence is one of my favorite novels; I enjoy the characters immensely, yes, there are a few flaws in the plot, but overall, a very good read. The movie was just flat-out boring; neither of the leads clicked singly, or together, and as much as I enjoy Shirley Jones; that was just pitiful! Major parts of the plot were left out, but that's normal in these.So, don't think that just because it's based on Nora's books that we automatically love the movies, and don't bother with the movie; just go read the book again.
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