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Movie version of "Gone Girl".... (Original Post) llmart Oct 2014 OP
Saw movie. Didn't read the book. Smarmie Doofus Oct 2014 #1
"Maybe I'm on DU too much." You too? Enthusiast Oct 2014 #2
Affleck didn't direct it. bigwillq Oct 2014 #8
I've read the book, will get to the movie soon. SheilaT Oct 2014 #3
I was disappointed in the ending too.... llmart Oct 2014 #4
Okay, I saw the movie today. SheilaT Oct 2014 #5
Thanks for that, Sheila... llmart Oct 2014 #6
You are very welcome. SheilaT Oct 2014 #7
Saw it this past weekend. bigwillq Oct 2014 #9
 

Smarmie Doofus

(14,498 posts)
1. Saw movie. Didn't read the book.
Sat Oct 18, 2014, 09:46 AM
Oct 2014

Cheated and read the wiki synopsis beforehand. ( No way I could have figure out what was going on otherwise.)

Good production. Good acting, competent directing, etc.

Came away thinking that a lot of women are NOT going to like this film.

OTOH.... Affleck directed it but the story ( book and script) is written by a woman.

Maybe I'm on DU too much.

 

SheilaT

(23,156 posts)
3. I've read the book, will get to the movie soon.
Sun Oct 19, 2014, 09:40 PM
Oct 2014

Maybe tomorrow.

I did not like the ending of the book. Basically, I didn't really believe the characters would behave that way, so I'm happy to learn that Flynn wrote an entire different ending. Have no idea what it is, so I'd best see the movie real soon before I stumble across a plot spoiler.

llmart

(15,476 posts)
4. I was disappointed in the ending too....
Mon Oct 20, 2014, 07:36 PM
Oct 2014

but still thought the writing was wonderful. You'll have to let me know if you see the movie and what you think of it.

 

SheilaT

(23,156 posts)
5. Okay, I saw the movie today.
Tue Oct 21, 2014, 07:27 PM
Oct 2014

It is wonderful!. Excellent adaptation of a book ever. The casting is impeccable.

The actual ending isn't very different from the one in the book, it simply plays out differently, and in a way that does work better.

I recommend both the book and the movie to everyone.

llmart

(15,476 posts)
6. Thanks for that, Sheila...
Tue Oct 21, 2014, 09:37 PM
Oct 2014

I trust your judgment and though I don't go to too many movies, I'll try to catch this one because I really liked the book.

 

SheilaT

(23,156 posts)
7. You are very welcome.
Wed Oct 22, 2014, 02:27 AM
Oct 2014

The longer I think about it, the more impressed I am with the movie. The book was excellent, don't get me wrong. I have liked every single book Gillian Flynn has written so far. I tell people that she takes very unlikeable people, and doesn't make you like them, but makes you willing to follow their story.

I also hope that everyone who sees this thread will either read the book or see the movie. I'd recommend both.

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