The question is not whether the movie exactly duplicates the experience of the book, but whether the movie stands on its own. Angela's Ashes clearly does.
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Charlotte ObserverLawrence Toppman
Charlotte ObserverLawrence Toppman
It really gets gloomy.
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Miami HeraldCurtis Morgan
Miami HeraldCurtis Morgan
Something of Angela's Ashes does gets lost in translation -- mainly, its fiercely funny voice.
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Philadelphia InquirerDesmond Ryan
Philadelphia InquirerDesmond Ryan
Parker has honored the core of the work and in the process turned a great memoir into a memorable movie.