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Agreed but don't waste your time with the film

by dmtroyer 10y ago

stevenhubertron 10y ago
Seconded. Novel is great movie is Meh. Bryson is such a great author.
sk5t 10y ago
Correct. The movie is beyond atrocious. One particular soundstage set is actually insulting.
SwellJoe 10y ago
I'll be the lone dissenting voice with regard to the film. I liked it. It wasn't nearly as funny as the book; it was barely funny, at all, in fact. But, it still contained some of the gentle charm of the book. At the end of it, I said to my girlfriend, "I guess I just really like movies about hiking, even when they're kinda boring." (I also really liked Wild, and liked that book, too...in that case, I think the film held up better against the book, as the book just wasn't in the same league as A Walk In The Woods, so the film had less to live up to).
- omegaham 10y ago
  > I guess I just really like movies about hiking, even when they're kinda boring. As someone who is willing to tolerate utter dreck as long as it's In Spaaaaaaace, this made me smile. I think it's just the fact that the setting is so compelling and romantic for me, and I can ignore the flaws and enjoy the little redeeming value that is in there.
- Declanomous 10y ago
  I watched the film with my parents, mostly because they like Robert Redford. I had no expectations going in to the film, and I have never read the book. My view of the film is pretty similar to yours. Most of the people I know who have problems with the movie are really in to hiking, and really liked the book. A fair number haven't watched the movie. I think if you just watch it without any expectations, it's a solid bit of entertainment about being outdoors. It's not the best movie, but it's a good movie to watch with someone.
  - M_Grey 10y ago
    I think you're right. I read the book first and the movie was disappointing, while the friend with me who hadn't read the book was pleasantly surprised. A fun alternative is the unabridged audiobook, read by the author. Now that is great fun on a long drive!

Agreed but don't waste your time with the film

stevenhubertron 10y ago

Seconded. Novel is great movie is Meh. Bryson is such a great author.

sk5t 10y ago

Correct. The movie is beyond atrocious. One particular soundstage set is actually insulting.

SwellJoe 10y ago

I'll be the lone dissenting voice with regard to the film. I liked it. It wasn't nearly as funny as the book; it was barely funny, at all, in fact. But, it still contained some of the gentle charm of the book. At the end of it, I said to my girlfriend, "I guess I just really like movies about hiking, even when they're kinda boring." (I also really liked Wild, and liked that book, too...in that case, I think the film held up better against the book, as the book just wasn't in the same league as A Walk In The Woods, so the film had less to live up to).

omegaham 10y ago
> I guess I just really like movies about hiking, even when they're kinda boring. As someone who is willing to tolerate utter dreck as long as it's In Spaaaaaaace, this made me smile. I think it's just the fact that the setting is so compelling and romantic for me, and I can ignore the flaws and enjoy the little redeeming value that is in there.
Declanomous 10y ago
I watched the film with my parents, mostly because they like Robert Redford. I had no expectations going in to the film, and I have never read the book. My view of the film is pretty similar to yours. Most of the people I know who have problems with the movie are really in to hiking, and really liked the book. A fair number haven't watched the movie. I think if you just watch it without any expectations, it's a solid bit of entertainment about being outdoors. It's not the best movie, but it's a good movie to watch with someone.
- M_Grey 10y ago
  I think you're right. I read the book first and the movie was disappointing, while the friend with me who hadn't read the book was pleasantly surprised. A fun alternative is the unabridged audiobook, read by the author. Now that is great fun on a long drive!