To say I'm looking forward to the first Peter Jackson film in four years would be a horiffic understatement. Normally, a film adaptation of a hugely popular book would bring me doubts, but Jackson and his writing partners Fran Walsh and Philippa Boyens proved with 'The Lord of the Rings' and 'King Kong' that they have a subtle knack for adaptation. The story of a young girl who is murdered and watches her family from heaven, this is quite a departure from the epic fantasy we have had from Jackson so far this decade, closer in scale to 'Heavenly Creatures'. (Which was not without a touch of fantasy.) Unfortunately this one isn't due until awards time this winter, but I have every reason to believe this is going to be a film of the year contender. (UK Release January 29th 2010)
This, however does look good.
ReplyDeleteThe book also happens to be brilliant.
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