Comments on: ‘The Guernsey Literary and Potato Peel Pie Society’ Will Make You Happy: Movie Review

By: Amber Topping

Amber Topping — Thu, 16 Aug 2018 21:27:59 +0000

In reply to Piepie. The movie is very good with a fabulous cast! And definitely one to watch again. :) Thanks for your comment!

By: Piepie

Piepie — Thu, 16 Aug 2018 02:20:43 +0000

I actually watched the movie first before reading the book. I must say I think I preferred the movie. As you said, the cast was excellent – I was fond of Tom Courtenay’s character, Eben. Katherine Parkinson (The IT Crowd as well as Doc Martin) was a surprise – I didn’t know she was going to be in it. Lily James was perfectly cast, as was Michiel Huisman (I love The Age of Adeline!!). This is a movie that I will watch again!

By: Amber Topping

Amber Topping — Tue, 14 Aug 2018 22:18:51 +0000

In reply to shonna slayton. Yeah, I love that this movie is about a writer. I relate so much to her in the book and film. And this is a great film to add to a list of movies for writers! There are some differences but I'm happy they kept the essence of the book intact. :)

By: shonna slayton

shonna slayton — Tue, 14 Aug 2018 21:41:17 +0000

Yes, this movie! Hits so many of my buttons 🙂 I keep a list of movies for writers and this one is going on there for sure. It’s been a long time since I read the novel, so I’d have to re-read it to see the differences.

By: Amber Topping

Amber Topping — Mon, 13 Aug 2018 15:38:32 +0000

In reply to Brittaney B. Yeah, I agree. Both are great. And the similarity is there, right? My sister pointed it out and I thought she was spot on about it. Yeah, the ending was lovely!

By: Brittaney B

Brittaney B — Mon, 13 Aug 2018 14:01:33 +0000

I just read the book for the first time this spring in preparation for the movie. I love both. I didn’t notice the similarity between the end of this and North and South until you mentioned it. But yes!!! I also admit to crying as the characters read passages from books while the end credits rolled.