I have NOT yet seen the movie; but, have read your reviews, and, eagerly(I think!!) await the appearance of the series in movie form (which is supposed to open on February 2). The books are riveting...I am fascinated by the total opposites in view (by your reviewers, thus far), regarding the film. However, if it DOES come to my area on the big screen, I shall watch it, although I CANNOT IMAGINE Kirk Cameron, as Buck...WHO cast this movie..and, did they READ the books???