Wow, this is amazing. I adored the show from day one - wasn't it part of "Snick"? - and eagerly tuned in until they killed off Catalina, my favorite character . . . from then on I lost interest. Bearing in mind that I lacked a good deal of perspective four years ago, I still remember a very good show, and I'd love to see reruns now to know if I was right.
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Where the Heart Is
(2000)
Sweet and sticks to the novel
22 April 2000
I'm generally disappointed in movies made from successful books; they often vary wildly from the plot or have terrible casting. However, this movie held up under the high expectations, and it's quite a delight. For any of you who'd read the book, casting of Ashley Judd as Lexie is impeccable, and the guy who plays Forney (no one seems to know who he is) is fantastic; he makes the romantic story believable. And while she's not what I originally pictured, Stockard Channing *was* Sister Husband. However, it is Natalie Portman who really makes this movie what it is; a real, idealistic and comforting success. I came away loving the interpretation of the novel and not feeling that the book was spoilt (although they changed the sevens to fives; eh, not that big a deal.)
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