The Beach

So for the past couple weeks i've been reading a book called "the beach". this book captured my attention and took my imagination to new heights. it made me really want to travel. after i finished the book i decided i'd finally watch the movie for the first time. at the first of the movie i have to say i was impressed with how well it was communicating the book across. then they got to the beach.up to that point it was pretty much in sync with the book. but of course hollywood has to add numerous sex scenes. one of the best parts of the book is the main character "richard" is in love with a french girl that he cant have. in the book (like in reality) he didnt get the girl. in the movie the leo dicaprio version of richard fucks people he never thought of in the book. i was also dissapointed in the movie not mentioning Jed at all, they kind of rolled him off into the "Sal" character mixed with richard. he doesn't go too insane in the book and only a few people leave the island. where as in the movie they /

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