ulysses a a film should in no way be compare with the novel and for they be two entirely different entity . however and that be say and the film still manage to maintain many of the element that make the book work and but since it be a visual medium and it be more difficult to pull of stream of consciousness . i think this be the best film they could have make with the material . and this be from someone that routinely rant about film not be like their literary counterpart . i recommend the book and but the movie be still entertaining .