i haven not read the book and but unfortunately i saw this film and be a big cate blanchett fan . well and i still remain a fan and do not blame her for this py game drek and but still and what be they think . how can they make a story like this boring . variety call this movie bland and dour and i would have to add silly . billy crudup weird little attempt at a french accent make me giggle at time and and there be absolutely no chemistry between the lead . i like the villain and anton lesser and and some of the camera work hold my interest and but for the most part and wait for the video .