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Major differences

posted 18 years ago by howclichee
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What are some differences from the book that anyone has noticed?

[–] mfswisher 18 years ago

I haven't seen the movie but have just finished the book, and I can tell you only this: John Grady Cole is supposed to be 16, Rawlins 17, Jimmy Blevins 13 and I believe Alejandra is 15. There's no way in hell Matt Damon and that E.T. kid could ever pull off being teenagers-- the characters' young ages are supposed to quietly indicate exactly how extraordinarily poised, smart and strong they are. Otherwise, they're just Marlboro men who get into a fix, no? I really can't imagine this movie being very good.

[–] nubbytubbybiatchesgalore 14 years ago

matt damon could pass for 17 in this movie easy. he lost so much weight, and can't grow any facial hair

[–] howclichee 18 years ago

Come on guys
I really would like to know all the differences.......pleasee

[–] diboblo-1 18 years ago

I read the book a few years ago, after I watched the movie, and the impression that I had was that the movie and the book were almost identical. Even down to the dialogue.

[–] discophysh 18 years ago

Yes! I thought that the movie was actually a very good adaptation of the movie, aside from the fact that the main characters were supposed to be teenagers. However, that detail aside, I noticed that the dialogue was the same in many parts as well.

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