*~Tina~* Posted March 4, 2011 Share Posted March 4, 2011 Is anyone else excited to see this? I read the book a couple years ago and can't wait to see the movie. Robert Pattinson and Reese Witherspoon play the lead roles. Just saw a trailer and it's due out on April 22! You can also see the trailer on Amazon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
annlaura Posted March 4, 2011 Share Posted March 4, 2011 Love the book! I hadn't heard about the movie - very exciting! Hopefully they've done a good job. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blakereese Posted March 4, 2011 Share Posted March 4, 2011 Yes! Although I am not going in with high expectations, the movie is never like the book. And Water for Elephants is one of my favorite books, so I hope they don't mess it up too much. :001_smile: Not sure about the casting, not what I pictured...but we'll see, it may work. :001_smile: I may have to go to the theater for this one, which I rarely do. But not sure if I want to wait for the DVD. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
*~Tina~* Posted March 4, 2011 Author Share Posted March 4, 2011 I loved it too and sure hope they do it justice! I'd definitely encourage anyone interested to read the book BEFORE seeing the movie. That way if they blow it, you'll still have memories of the print ;) I think RP is a good choice, and I've enjoyed RW in other movies, but not sure about her role in this one. We'll see! Can't wait! In the meantime, I'm hoping to get out and see The King's Speech sometime soon! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nakia Posted March 4, 2011 Share Posted March 4, 2011 I loved the book, but I doubt I will see the movie. The trailer looks good, but I'm almost always disappointed when I see a movie adaptation of a book. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LaissezFaire Posted March 4, 2011 Share Posted March 4, 2011 I am beyond excited. Most of the movie was filmed here in my town, we stalked the sets for weeks. It was a fantastic sight to see. I cannot wait for the movie to come out. I loved the book. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barb_ Posted March 4, 2011 Share Posted March 4, 2011 I must try the book again. I attempted to read it back about 4-5 years ago? I don't remember. When it first came out. But for some reason I couldn't dig in. Maybe I'll try it in audiobook format. I can download it from my library. Barb Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slartibartfast Posted March 4, 2011 Share Posted March 4, 2011 I didn't realize they were making a movie. I really love that book. It is just the sort of thing I want to end up with when I am not sure what I want to read and just buy something on a spur of the moment. It is one of my favorites. I wouldn't have imagined them in those roles. I will withhold judgement until I see it but I am surprised by the choices. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mom in High Heels Posted March 4, 2011 Share Posted March 4, 2011 My book club is chomping at the bits waiting for this movie to come out. We read the book early last year and all loved it (a rare event that we ALL liked it). I'm hoping they do the book justice with the movie, but as always, I have to put the book out of my mind and see the movie for what it is. Plus, it has RPattz in it. Yummy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peela Posted March 4, 2011 Share Posted March 4, 2011 I just saw the trailer and I definitely want to see it. It looks very beautiful. I havent read the book. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BikeBookBread Posted March 4, 2011 Share Posted March 4, 2011 Saw the preview last night as well. My husband was really engaged by the trailer. Am I correct in my recollection that this book was actually a "novel" originally written for NaNoWriMo??? Seems to me it was. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jennifer in NH Posted March 4, 2011 Share Posted March 4, 2011 Yes! Although I am not going in with high expectations, the movie is never like the book. And Water for Elephants is one of my favorite books, so I hope they don't mess it up too much. :001_smile: Not sure about the casting, not what I pictured...but we'll see, it may work. :001_smile: I may have to go to the theater for this one, which I rarely do. But not sure if I want to wait for the DVD. :iagree:That has to be my favorite book ever. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rwjx2khsmj Posted March 4, 2011 Share Posted March 4, 2011 I loved the book. Honestly, when I heard about the casting I wasn't thrilled but the trailer has me very interested. At least I'm expecting it will be a beautiful film. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
*~Tina~* Posted March 11, 2011 Author Share Posted March 11, 2011 I have to say that if I had not already read the book, the trailer alone would not have caught my interest. I really hope that the movie is at least half as good as the book! In other news. . .I got to see The King's Speech this weekend - it was wonderful! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hockey Mom Posted March 11, 2011 Share Posted March 11, 2011 Loved the book, and I can't wait for the movie! :D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deannajo Posted March 11, 2011 Share Posted March 11, 2011 I'm really looking forward to it! One of my all-time favorite books and I can't wait to see how they interpreted it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slartibartfast Posted March 11, 2011 Share Posted March 11, 2011 (edited) Saw the preview last night as well. My husband was really engaged by the trailer. Am I correct in my recollection that this book was actually a "novel" originally written for NaNoWriMo??? Seems to me it was. Yes, you are remembering correctly. It was originally written for NaNo. :) Here is a list of published NaNo authors http://www.nanowrimo.org/publishedwrimos Edited March 11, 2011 by Sis Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fairytalemama Posted March 11, 2011 Share Posted March 11, 2011 Not sure about the casting, not what I pictured...but we'll see, it may work. :001_smile: I thought the same thing--- Elle Woods and Edward from Twilight?!?! The trailer gives me hope though...I really enjoyed the book. :001_smile: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
3lilreds in NC Posted March 11, 2011 Share Posted March 11, 2011 I really enjoyed the book! It will be interesting to see the movie. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
staceyobu Posted March 11, 2011 Share Posted March 11, 2011 I've decided to reverse my previous "read the book first" philosophy. Whenever I read a book first and then see the movie, I always think "that was nowhere as good as the book". But, if I see the movie first, then I can enjoy it and later enjoy the book even more. ;) Robert Pattinson is reason enough to get me in the theater. :auto: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kat19 Posted March 11, 2011 Share Posted March 11, 2011 Think I will get the book on my nook :D I have heard a few people say it's a good read. Will have to go find a trailer for it now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pretty in Pink Posted March 11, 2011 Share Posted March 11, 2011 I really loved the book. I am not sure about the pairing of Robert Pattinson and Reese Witherspoon in this one. I like them each individually, but I just pictured a younger female lead, and I think her hair and make up look quite severe in the clips I have seen from this film, which sort of age her a bit. Anyway, I will definetely see this one. Hope it is worth it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Melinda in VT Posted March 11, 2011 Share Posted March 11, 2011 I just read the book in December, but I'll probably pass on the movie. I'm not excited about the casting. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted March 11, 2011 Share Posted March 11, 2011 I can't believe what glowing reviews this book is getting - I'm on a long list for it at the library, but I'm tempted to go buy it because of how great everyone says it is! I think the movie looks interesting; I'm definitely going to read the book first. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChristusG Posted March 11, 2011 Share Posted March 11, 2011 I'm currently reading the book! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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