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Pay It Forward (2000)
Why do scriptwriters change good books?
I have read the novel and I have to say that I wish scriptwriters would stick to the author's story. The movie was well acted, but was just a ghost of the impact of the book. Shame on you, Catherine Ryan Hyde, for allowing your wonderful novel to be manipulated in this way. What was wrong with keeping the original concept that Trevor's teacher is a badly disfigured Vietnam veteran? And why change his name? As I said, the actors were splendid and the Vegas background was a delight. In the book, Trevor was honoured by the President of the United States, so why does the movie leave the impression that Trevor's beautiful idea to promote love and compassion is not as successful as he might have wished?
Master and Commander: The Far Side of the World (2003)
Action of Captain
This is an extremely good movie, successfully recreating the atmosphere of the era. The special effects depicting battle scenes and adverse weather conditions are especially good. So, too, are the costumes and make-up.
I have, however, one criticism to make. Captain Jack Aubrey (Crowe) is shown on more than one occasion aloft in the rigging while the ship is sailing along. I am pretty confident that no Royal Navy captain would adopt this pose. The concept of sailing along in the rigging is more reminiscent of Kevin Costner in "Waterworld"! Apart from this one small breach of etiquette, a thoroughly enjoyable film.