Book to Film

The film does Justice to Chris.  It depicts him as being free-spirited and going after his main goal in life.  You can still see some of the family issues in the movie that were seen in the book.  Just as the book, you can see the flashbacks. You know Chris is in Alaska but it also shows most of his background and where he comes from.  Although you can see most of the similiarities, the movie shows him as a much more normal person.  In the book I feel as though he is not always connected with reality and would stand out to most people.  The movie shows him as a normal college student who is full of energy.  He lets his sister drive his car and is somewhat of a rebel.  Also, he yells and celebrates in Alaska which is not illustrated as much in the book.

The cinemas are always more dramatic and paint a better picture of what is really going on.  The book is more factual so you do not see the little bits that the filmmakers had to improvise.  You can actually see what they think Chris might have been doing or what he might have said while he was on his own.  The scenes and music really add to the whole effect.  I enjoy the movie because it brings him to life!