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As is often the case with a movie based on a book, especially if one loves the book, has read it multiple times and knows all the characters, their quircks and many layers, a movie simply cannot live up to the story in my head. This one is no different. It's entertaining, endearing and witty, and I can see they tried, but it's just not good enough to do the book justice.

Right after, I lowered my expectations and watched it again (it just came out and I haven't had any sleep yet). It was a little better. Problem is, with the character switches, merges, drops and additions, you lose two separate side plots entirely, which makes the movie feel one-dimensional (the villain character felt too random. Probably because he was, because he wasn't in the book!) I have a few good points too: the characters Zahra and Amy were cast so good (but again, Amy had a very interesting backstory)- you know what, just read the book. If you want to read funny dialogue, a romantic love story, and explore some serious character development, Read. The. Book. Okay I'm done.

Maybe I'm the odd one out but I genuinely like movies like this. I wasn't expecting to be blown away by this and of course you can tell from the beginning exactly how it will end, but I don't mind that. In fact, I found it highly entertaining! The actors look like they're having a good time making it. Is it a cinematographic masterpiece? No. Is it something fun to watch while you're chilling on the couch? Absolutely.

Saw this at a Sneak Preview in my city. I'm usually very openminded when it comes to cinema and I can enjoy and appreciate almost everything. Monos rubbed me the wrong way. The audience was left puzzled as to what the message (morale) of the story was and overall the constant beeping made it really difficult for me to enjoy the film. Cinematography: stunning. But this was not the movie for me.