The movie blew me away. the beggining made me kind of wonder if it would be good but after awhile I was on the edge of my seat for practically the whole movie. I am a big fan of the book and though they changed some stuff I think they did an AMAZING job. 5 stars. (p.s. if you are parents and your children won't listen to you about not talking to strangers.... take them to see this movie and they'll run screaming next time a creepy middle aged man comes near them)

I did not read the book and had no expectations of this movie. I personally found it to be quite good. I really got into the part of showing the in-between and what the possibility could be. It also shows what sometimes can happen when we give in to a moment of kindness to a stranger even though you no better. It really shows what happens to those that are left behind. The ending surprised me a little because you expect the obvious to happen, but I enjoyed that it was taken in another direction. If you are going to critique the movie because who produced it, or critique it because you read the book and felt it should have shown more, then you may be disappointed some. But if you just watch the movie for what it is, I feel most people will enjoy it, and maybe even a time or two shed a tear. It shows the power of determination. It also gives you a few minutes of anxiety while you are watching the sister doing what she can to find the answer.

For those who read the book, you won't be too upset. I liked the movie and for those who did not read the book you will enjoy this movie. I do feel like they left out some important parts from the book like the rape scene. This part of the book gives the reader more empathy for the main character Susie. ANd they left out the mother's affair with Len. But as far as converting a book to a movie they did a good job. The in-between was visually great. Overall I would tell everyone to go see it. But the book was better.

I am a huge fan of the book, so i was both looking forward to and dreading the release of this movie. I think that the visuals of the movie were superb! The movie follows closely to the book but there are some significant diversions, though they are only important to someone who knows the book very well. The actors did their jobs very well. As I said the images were superb and I think this was the best part of the movie. It brought the in-between to life, perfectly showing the horrors and beauties, for Susie, of being there. All who are fans of the book should see it for the comparison, everyone else should see it for the beauty of the movie and the story!!!

I see a lot of mix regarding the reviews from this movie. It is the same with any movie you go see, either you like it or you dont. I really liked this movie. I saw the movie and then read the book. Even though some parts are left out, the movie was very good. If you do not want to see the movie at the movies rent it on dvd instead. I thought the characters were very well played. The movie is sad but in the end you realize that this does actually happen. I would definitely recommend seeing this movie! Good movie and good book!