Secret Garden

[RainbowGurl]

I like the film though I havn't read the book, that will have to be my next book to read

Does anyone else like the film? And is the book simmerler to the film?

 

[Wabbit]

I really loved the book, but I have not seen the movie. I remember reading this book, I was sick in bed, and I read it all in one go. Anyway, really enjoyed it a lot.

 

[Ashlea]

The book generally has more depth than any of the movies, it's a lot easier to capture the less pleasant emotions of a child in print than in a movie. It's a quick read, and a pleasant one.

 

[RisingPhoinex]

This is one of the few books that I can say I loved. A light hearted book that at times could evoke a whole range of emotions. Beutifully written with the perfect themme. Atleast once a couple years I'll put it on my headboard beore 'going to sleep' and be done before I 'wake up'.

 

[Jessalyn]

I really enjoyed this movie and the book, the movie was done really well, and the girl who played Mary was really amazing.

As film adaptations go I thought the movie was done well, of course I prefer the book.

 

[xallyx]

Love the movie and the book. I think I saw the movie first...fell in love with it then read the book which is just as great if not better.

 

[member 737]

I've been thinking about which Secrect Garden adaptation we're talking about here - I saw one, but I suppose there must be more of them.

Anyway, the one I saw, made by Mrs. Holland, was more magical than the book. I had read the book long before watching the movie, and completely forgot about children's little rituals and spells. In the film, magic plays a bigger role.

Spoiler

For example, in the book Dick's mother "helps" magic significantly to bring Mr. Craven back home, if I remember rightly.

 

[harrypotterrox]

I havent seen the movie, but i loved the book. I dont remember it much though.

 

[dele]

I haven't read the book yet, but I hate the movie growing up! Now that I'm older, it might be interesting to revisit. I'll add that to my To Read List.

 

[Mandi-chan]

I liked the book as a child, and loved (and still do to this day) the 1993 WB film starring Maggie Smith and Kate Maberly.

The film was stunning to watch, and it had a beautiful soundtrack as well.