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Title: Skip the movie, read the book
Review: When I first saw this movie, I had already read the novel, and I still couldn't figure out what was going on. The plot is definitely confusing. Large sections are left out, understandable to a certain degree as there are limits to movie making, but, not only are certain subplots left out, important sections of the main plot are deleted as well. The result is a choppy, confusing, unpleasant film. The only slightly redeeming quality this film possesses is the fine acting of William Hurt, Gena Davis, and Kathleen Turner who struggle with a terrible script; however, I still don't recommend viewing this film.The novel is such an amazing piece of writing; please read it instead, or, at least, check out my review of the novel. END
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