Movie Review
I really love this book, and I am so happy to have seen its adaptation because they NAILED it!
Gerald’s Game (Release Date: September 2017)
While trying to spice up their marriage in their remote lake house, Jessie must fight to survive when her husband dies unexpectedly, leaving her handcuffed to their bed frame.
Stars: Carla Gugino, Bruce Greenwood, and Henry Thomas
Director/ Writer: Mike Flanagan
Writer(s): Mike Flanagan and Stephen King
*Based on Stephen King’s novel of the same name
My Thoughts…
First of all, this book is fantastic! If you haven’t read it yet, I strongly recommend you get on your device of choice and download it. When you’re finished, watch the movie!
The story is a combination of extreme psychological terror and actual horror, and since so much of it plays out in the protagonist’s head, you can imagine how detailed and vivid it must be. It’s these characteristics that make the book incredible, but also very difficult to adapt properly on screen.
Well, I’m happy to say that Flanagan offers a beautiful translation and I thoroughly enjoyed it.
Carla Gugino is A.M.A.Z.I.N.G in this! It’s funny because I read a review recently that called this movie her “break-out” film, and I had to laugh because I wondered where this critic had been hiding all these years. This is NOT her break-out film, but I dare say, it could be her best. And since I can’t give away anything, I will just say this… the whole movie IS “Jessie Burlingame”, and Carla’s got the chops to pull it off. That’s not to say Bruce Greenwood isn’t fantastic because he is, it’s just… well… watch it and you’ll see what I mean.
I can honestly say that this movie is worthy of the book in every way. Great story, talented actors, and plenty of chills.
Gerald’s Game is available on Netflix, so get some popcorn and a glass of wine and give it a watch. Just maybe leave a light on.
Rating… A
I love this book and have read it multiple times. Maybe it’s just me though, but I find movies that are exactly like the book, a bit dull.
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I think the book was of course better because it just had more detail but as far as adaptations go, I enjoyed this one. I too love the book 😊
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I know what you mean. Maybe I’ve read it too many times? I want to be surprised. It’s one of the reasons I’m not interested in watching the movie It.
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It’s been sooo long since I’ve read the book so I could actually separate the two. I think that’s why I could enjoy it. Now I just look forward to reading it again ☺
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Aaaah, yes that’s a good point. I literally read it again this year. Too soon!
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Awesome review. I had been curious about this since seeing it pop up on Netflix. Definitely gonna have to watch it now. 🙂
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Thank you! I really liked it. Let me know what you think 🙂
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Will do! 😀
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I will check it out this weekend.
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I hope you like it!
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I read the book years ago when it came out – definitely have to watch the movie.
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I hope you enjoy it! Now I want to read the book again. It’s been so many years
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OMGGGG That trailer and this movie looks fantastic! I think I will give it a watch this week. It’s crazy to think about being stranded or left helpless as your loved one dies. Wow! Thanks for the review!
-Luna 🙂
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Oh Luna, there is so much more to it than that! I hope you enjoy it! Let me know what you think after you watch it ☺
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Will do!
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Okay, my mum described this book to me and she described it to me in the worst way possible. I believe her choice of phrase “It’s about some woman who’s into kinky stuff” 😛 I think I’m gonna have to give this a try!
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Ba ha ha! There’s a little more to it than that lol 😂 but it’s really good and the book is even better!
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Hmmm I think I’m going to see if I can find a cheap copy on Amazon right now 😀
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Happy reading 🤗
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Oh and she’s actually not into kinky stuff at all 😉
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