I had to read the novel by Robert Schneider for lit class years ago, and I still read the book from time to time. Before I first saw the film, I already knew that it would never be able to do justice to the book. Some things, like Elias' performance at the organ festival, can't be portrayed in a film, I think. The film's not awful, but it leaves out a few things that are quite important in the book. The acting in general is a little over the top, (and personally I think the female lead was a little too old for her part, if you keep in mind that the male lead is around 22 and she's supposed to be younger.. although I'm willing to look past that..). It's like they tried a little too hard with this movie. All in all, let me wrap it up like this: I borrowed the tape to a friend and never got it back. And it doesn't bother me much... Or, even shorter: Book good. Movie not so good.
Review of Brother of Sleep
