Comments on: Movie Review: The Lovely Bones

By: Cece

Cece — Tue, 09 Aug 2011 05:57:06 +0000

This movie was amazing and sad but is it based on a true story?

By: Mr.Harvey.... :O

Mr.Harvey.... :O — Mon, 21 Mar 2011 00:02:59 +0000

I really liked this film! Peter Jackson again, does a great job, including many symbols into the movie!!

Some might say it is boring, b/c they dun understand it & kinda complex That’s why you have to read the book first, in order to get it and fit the emotional part to it.

Both movie and book were very touching and moving.

I just wished Mark Wahlberg appeared more at the end! I like him very much!

Very brutul to see such sad things happen though!!! I really wanted justice LOl

By: Sheree Louise

Sheree Louise — Mon, 07 Feb 2011 14:02:16 +0000

I think the lovely bones was utterly amazing. I believe it depends on the person to which degree you understand parts of the film. There were no parts I didn’t understand. I think the maker of the film is awesomely talented. To capture all different kinds of emotions that make us who we are and to make us feel something from it is something the gifted can do. The film makers use of pain, loss, sorrow, fear .. He uses all elements of human emotions twisting them into events to create a beautiful story. I could go on and on and on but to conclude I must say that the lovely bones is the best film I have ever seen.

By: Paul Garofalo

Paul Garofalo — Wed, 03 Nov 2010 21:29:55 +0000

I have been looking forward to seeing this film all year and bought it today and sat and watched it with my wife. We both sat in complete silence for the whole duration and when it finished i felt quite emotional and moved by the film. i thought it was a great film, very well told and directed, just can’t understand all the bad reviews. i havn’t read the book so may do just to tie up some loose ends that i didn’t quite get. 9 out of 10, one of my favorite films for some time.

By: Cristina

Cristina — Sat, 30 Oct 2010 14:30:55 +0000

I’ve seen the movie 3 times. Peter did a good job – I was able to stay tuned to the movie and tolerate what happened to Susie mostly because he did not really show what happened to her, although it’s obvious what happened. I wish more also had been about what happened on earth following the murder. But it gave some comfort to see that Susie was actually ok afterwards. I have had experiences being assaulted – maybe that’s what’s drawn me to this movie…either way, Peter is a genius when making films. I plan on getting the book.

By: Harpo

Harpo — Fri, 29 Oct 2010 16:50:58 +0000

Phyllis, the problem as a viewer was not so much the manner of his death, it was that he died accidentally many many years later after murdering many more girls because of Susie’s self-centered decision not to help catch him, not to mention the grandmother’s inexplicable keeping of the book.

By: Phyllis

Phyllis — Wed, 20 Oct 2010 21:37:01 +0000

May I add one thing? A number of people on this comment thread have complained that the bad guy wasn’t caught in the end.

The truth is, he died…he fell off an embankment (in the movie it looked as though he probably died from the fall) and was left to die alone in the snow.

Does every movie have to the traditional circular Hollywood narrative?

And in the book, it was good to know Holiday was with Susie, and that she expected to see Grandma Lynn at some point. So, in this respect, there is a bit of circle completion after all. I think this is enough. What a lovely story, told by a lovely girl.

By: Phyllis

Phyllis — Wed, 20 Oct 2010 16:07:03 +0000

I first saw the movie and was then compelled to read the book. I liked both, which is unusual, especially for me.

Both the book and the movie left me with a feeling of peace, I’m not sure why. But the book also left me in tears, thinking about my grandfather and if he had a heaven. I don’t know if my grandfather believed in heaven, but I thought it would be nice for him if he did.

This is a book and movie about loss and recovery from that loss. It’s about moving on. It’s about love. So many of the reviewers who ranted on this movie failed to see this.

Stanley Tucci was incredible. His performance was chilling and spot-on. Completely creepy and believable.

As for me, I am currently working on a memoir that takes place the summer I was 14, which struck me like a brick after I finished watching the movie. Then, after I read the book (in one evening) I was again focused on the Me of 14 and how Susie is Everygirl at 14. There is something amazing about that.

By: Cheryl

Cheryl — Mon, 18 Oct 2010 19:58:42 +0000

I liked the movie, it was an interesting view on a murder that we’ve not ever seen before. I found myself engrossed at wondering how he would be caught. It was done in good taste and I would recommend this to anyone wanting to see a different kind of movie.

By: Michael

Michael — Sun, 17 Oct 2010 05:26:45 +0000

What a sad waste of a movie. A movie of colorful special effects and little or no police work on trying to find a murdered girl.
Bouncing between “heaven” and one of the worst crimes maybe or maybe not based on reality.
One cop that doesn’t care, a family falling apart and a Cinderella time for a sad girl before her trip to heaven.
Not worth the time watching.
As the pros said, no character development and all special effects……….

By: Jessica

Jessica — Wed, 01 Sep 2010 05:44:36 +0000

This is probably the worst movie I have ever seen. I have heard such good reviews on the book and decided to watch this movie. Every time the movie seemed to pick up pace, it died down so quickly. I cannot even imagine myself recommending this movie to my worst enemy.

By: MJG

MJG — Thu, 26 Aug 2010 22:35:27 +0000

I’m not sure if it’s the worst movie I’ve ever seen, but it’s definately in the top 5. I got this at a Redbox, which means I only rented for about a buck, and I regret wasting the money, but not as much as wasting my time. I’ll probably read the book since the reviews say it’s a lot better.

By: Tony Fashow

Tony Fashow — Mon, 23 Aug 2010 05:54:54 +0000

BOO BOO FOR YOUR EYES!!! Wtf? Garbage movie…REALLY GARBAGE!

By: Ayesha

Ayesha — Mon, 26 Jul 2010 17:34:10 +0000

One word for the movie: Beautiful!
Such a privilege to be able to see a movie like Jackson’s in today’s Hollywood where most films turn out to be nothing less the than mindless, over budgeted, much hyped, ‘big name projections’.

By: Yasmine

Yasmine — Mon, 12 Jul 2010 15:16:46 +0000

The film wasn’t that bad. It has some really intense scenes but I wish Jackson would have included some parts and took some parts out because they felt out of place.

By: Quite Good

Quite Good — Sun, 27 Jun 2010 10:06:05 +0000

Being a person that isn’t particularly comfortable with scary or creepy movies, I was reluctant to watch this movie. If it wasn’t for my mum’s desire to watch it with me, I wouldn’t have ever picked it up, let alone heard ABOUT it.

I think this was an excellent movie, and although it was long, it kept me engrossed throughout the whole 2 hours. The only part I did not like was the ending and the way that the murder was killed off. But after some thought about it, I decided that it portrayed more of a realistic conclusion than the sort of “happy ending” closure in most movies today.

By: Ramsam

Ramsam — Tue, 22 Jun 2010 05:15:09 +0000

This review hits the nail on the head. Too many special fx and showy filming, not enough characters and pain. Not enough of the horror that rape and murder is, not enough of the marvel Susie was as she walked the halls of her house in the book.

I enjoyed the book (the only book of Sebold’s worth reading, IMHO ) but was somewhat reluctant when I saw the movie trailer. After watching it I am glad it was a one dollar Redbox grab, instead of a ten dollar big screen ticket. Fine for a night with popcorn and friends, but does not live up to the haunting story that the novel is.

By: So Bad

So Bad — Mon, 14 Jun 2010 01:24:52 +0000

this movie was the worst. it covered LESS THEN HALF of the book leaving out quite a few characters. it takes the first 30 minutes of the movie to get to the point where susie dies, which in the book that is covered in the first chapter. Not to mention they end the movie halfway through the book; changing parts of the story and leaving a lot of it out. It just seems that the film makers got way involved wasting their time on the special effects and not a lot of time on character development. one word: disapointing.

By: Marie

Marie — Mon, 31 May 2010 01:43:10 +0000

Tracee,

Obviously you never read the book. All of the reasons you mentioned hating the movie were also in the book. The bad guy was never caught, except by Susie. The book wasn’t about catching the guy or finding out what happened, it was about moving on. The book also expains how the boy Susie loved can suddenly see her for a night. Maybe you should try reading the book before critiquing a movie based on it.The book was beautifully written, and was a disappointment, but definitely not for those reasons.

By: Brooke

Brooke — Sun, 30 May 2010 22:51:47 +0000

This was a great movie, it makes a person really think to as what the main purpose of the movie was. It shows how life is all about moments, and they can be gone at a moments time. It makes a person realize to not take loved ones for grandit. My interpritation to the meaning is that life goes on, even after a person dies. Its not always about hatrid towards the person that killed your loved one, but finding a way to make peace with the death by memories of that person. Susie talks throughout the movie about her memories. In the end alls Susie really wanted from the life she didnt get to live was a kiss from that boy. She could have helped the girl to find her body, but she was at peace with death and so was her family, justice will find a way of happening and one cannot let it consume their life or let it take away from their love towards their other family members. Great movie over all, keeps you thinking, great illustration.

By: skye

skye — Sun, 16 May 2010 04:50:32 +0000

I thought the movie was beautiful & horrific. However I liked it. This movie was mind blowing to me. In a good way. I think all the special effects were necessary. I love. when the grandma comes, she was perfect to me. I think the actors did an awesome job. This movie made me sympathize for my parents, now I call more because I cab understand how worried they get. As a whole this movie is a Must See. And I’m dying yo buy the book.

By: Tracee Ramirez

Tracee Ramirez — Thu, 29 Apr 2010 01:30:54 +0000

I’m actually very dissapointed in this film. After the dragging on (and on and on) of the movie, The Bad Guy didn’t even get caught by proper authorities, which I’m sure audiences everywhere were greatly wanting aswell as anticipating. Also, personally, I wanted to see the well deserving outrage of the family’s “about time”, meaning the discovery of the true happening and murder of their beloved daughter and sister. Then there’s that forceful pushing (I felt) of the kiss she didn’t recieve in life but recieves it with the guy after her death. I mean, what? All of a sudden the boyfriend can see her (susie) ghost? Although the “In-between” was graphed with pure fantasy and dream world-look, to the comparison of “the real world-look”, It took away the realism of the movie, in my opinion. I felt that gift should have been left to whatever weird ghost-glipse that that one girl had that followed intwined with the movie. I hated the ending. I didn’t feel that that was enough punishment for the murderer, especially for all those other girls he murdered, that was very unsatisfying as a viewer. I’m going to have to give this movie a two-thunbs down because of all the reasons specified.

By: wantanesha

wantanesha — Mon, 26 Apr 2010 14:01:17 +0000

this is really a good movie i love it much

By: Rebecca Smith

Rebecca Smith — Mon, 26 Apr 2010 02:52:56 +0000

This movie was awesome! I have the book, have not read it yet but will. I agree with most people that have commented in that movie’s are always different from the book. I watched it with my 13 year old Grand daughter; we both cried through most of it. She felt so sad, as did I , for Susie and her family. You really had to pay attention to know when scenes changed, but that wasn’t hard because it was so captivating.
I was quite disappointed though when Susie’s parents never found out that it really was the neighbor and also that Grandmother kept the book given to her by Susie’s sister! Also, the sicko did get partially what he deserved but he could have been punished so much more severly in my opinion! Thumbs up on this one!!!

By: Monie G.

Monie G. — Sat, 24 Apr 2010 07:54:37 +0000

I am so glad that I didn’t buy this movie. My niece brought it over. May I said that, is was the WORST movie I have ever seen. I couldn’t believe it. It took to long to get to the point of the movie. It just kept dragging and dragging on. Just when you thought that this guy was finally going to get caught…something happens.

By: timica simmons

timica simmons — Wed, 21 Apr 2010 17:23:26 +0000

I havent seen the movie but from what i heard they said the movie is totaly different from the book they said it was not pretty they said that when the man rapped her he was throwing her across the room and i was like in the book it said nothing like that

By: catt

catt — Sat, 10 Apr 2010 22:30:55 +0000

I actually loved this movie. it is the best movie I have ever seen and I watch lots of them. This is a movie that my children were able to watch with me as well because It did not show more that it needed to. The viewer understands what happens and that unfortunately the girl was raped. I just did not like the fact that the murdered was not punished. He just accidentally dies towards the end. I also feel that the girls bones should have been found because they just ended up in the sinkhole.

By: Tiffany

Tiffany — Wed, 10 Mar 2010 18:37:24 +0000

I have read the book and it is amazing. I have seen the first hour of the movie online, but didn’t get to finish it. It is different than the book but what I have seen of it, it was pretty good. No movie is going to be the same as the book. There will be parts skipped or re written. I’ve heard they left out the icicle as the way Mr.Harvey dies, which is a disappointment. That was key in the book. Someone…I think Susie maybe not had said an icicle was the perfect murder weapon and then it killed Mr. Harvey…to leave that out is stupid!!!!! I am ready to see the rest of it and see if it’s as good as the first part.

By: cortlyn

cortlyn — Sun, 28 Feb 2010 04:36:47 +0000

i meant movie not book the book is always better than the movie

By: cortlyn

cortlyn — Sun, 28 Feb 2010 04:34:57 +0000

i just saw the movie.and it was goood. but i thought that peter jackson should have told about her death and not necessarily showed it but should have told about it in some way. i heard the book was really good witch is why i cant wait to read it. as people always say the book is always better than the book.