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Otto film starring Tom Hanks

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notgran Sun 08-Jan-23 22:14:47

Aveline

Oh dear. I loved the book and can't imagine how it might be Americanised. I also love Tom Hanks. I just don't know if I can bear to see the film.
I hope they don't try to do the same to 'Britt Marie was here'. Great books.

My daughter who is a great fan of the book said the book is sadder but it has been sympathetically transferred to America. It isn't a typical American street (if that helps).

Grandmadinosaur Sun 08-Jan-23 22:01:19

I like the sound of this after reading the review in the paper today. Thanks for the recommendation.

Aveline Sun 08-Jan-23 21:42:41

Oh dear. I loved the book and can't imagine how it might be Americanised. I also love Tom Hanks. I just don't know if I can bear to see the film.
I hope they don't try to do the same to 'Britt Marie was here'. Great books.

Doodledog Sun 08-Jan-23 21:38:21

I'm going to see it on Thursday. It's a group trip, and I wasn't particularly keen (my vote was for Till), but it's good to hear it's worth seeing. I'll stock up on tissues as I'm a massive softie, so thanks for the tip grin.

Galaxy Sun 08-Jan-23 21:35:12

Thanks. I like Tom Hanks a lot. I plan to go and see it.

notgran Sun 08-Jan-23 21:00:55

Just back from the cinema after watching Otto. No I haven't read the book but I highly recommend the film. Great performance by Mr Hanks, wonderful story and if you go take plenty of hankies.