Gone Girl - I am about to watch the movie...

Discuss the October 2014 book of the month, Gone Girl by Gillian Flynn.
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The book was so intense that it kept me on my toes. I couldn't put the book down, I just had to see what happened to her. I actually carried my kindle around with me, just hoping to get a few more minutes to read this book.
The movie was amazing, great actors. Rosamund Pike who played Amy was wicked, loved her character. Ben Affleck for me did a great job too.
I really feel that the movie did the book justice.
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I had actually watched the movie before reading the book. I actually had no idea it was even a book until I was reading up on it to clarify some points I missed. The movie was very well-constructed. The narration by the Amy gave me chills and I loved her speech about what drove her to do what she did.
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I haven't watched the movie yet, but now that I've finished the book, I need to rent a copy! When I do, I'll come back to share my thoughts.
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To take us lands away,
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Of prancing poetry.
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How frugal is the chariot
That bears a human soul!
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I read the book and watched the movie and I think the movie is a very good adaptation. For obvious reasons, the movie lacks details and depth that made the book amazing. However, considering the time limit justifies that. Overall, I enjoyed the movie very much.
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I watched the movie first before reading the book. Of course the book is more developed (especially on Nick's character, I think) and detailed, but.. I still liked the movie more. It's probably because of Rosamund Pike's portrayal of Amy.
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As always, there are some scenes in the book that were not shown in the movie, but it did not affect the story in the movie at all.
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I didn't know there was a movie! Need to check it out since I loved the book.
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I think the movie is better than the book.
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I watched the movie after reading the book, which is what I usually prefer.

First of all, I felt that both Ben Affleck and Rosamund Pike did an outstanding job with each of their roles. I knew Ben Affleck played the husband before I read the book, so I tried to picture him as I read it, and I felt he was perfect for the role.

I felt like the movie did indeed skip some moments, but most of it flowed similarly to the book. Due to the skipped scenes, I suspect this is why parts of the movie felt rushed. The ending, which I was disappointed with in the book, didn't change for the movie. I was still disappointed with the ending, and I was left with the thought of "Really?!"
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I first watched the movie and absolutely loved it. So i am looking forward to read the book now.
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Leen282 wrote: 18 Apr 2020, 15:28 I didn't know there was a movie! Need to check it out since I loved the book.
I watched the movie as well in the meantime and loved it. I usually like books better than movies but in this instance I like the movie as much as the book. I'd recommend both.
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I loved the movie. In fact, it was the movie that made me read the book. I have never seen a great movie. Its one of a kind.
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I loved the movie adaptation. Even the atmosphere and settings were bleak and dark. The actors did a wonderful portrayal, and the narration by Amy was spot-on.
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I personally didn't like the movie. Though it did a good job of sticking to the script, I felt like the movie did not match the thrill of the novel. The main characters were especially plain and flat. Just my opinion though.
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After watching the movie, I definitely liked the book much better. However, I think the change the movie made to how Amy created so much blood in the kitchen was far more believable. Cutting yourself deep enough to make a blood spill of that size would inevitably leave you with nerve and muscle damage. Tapping the vein with a needle was a much more plausible scenario.
There is no frigate like a book
To take us lands away,
Nor any coursers like a page
Of prancing poetry.
This traverse may the poorest take
Without oppress of toll;
How frugal is the chariot
That bears a human soul!
-Emily Dickinson
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