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Lisa Genova·2014·Director: Richard Glatzer, Wash Westmoreland
85%
Faithfulness
4.3
Book Rating
3.8
Movie Rating
Platform: DVD
Julianne Moore, Alec Baldwin, Kristen Stewart
The Book
Alice Howland, a Harvard linguistics professor, is diagnosed with early-onset Alzheimer's disease at fifty years old and must cope with its devastating progression.
The Film
A linguistics professor and her family find their bonds tested when she is diagnosed with Alzheimer's Disease. The film explores her struggle to maintain her identity and relationships as the disease progresses.
Key Differences
The film condenses some family dynamics for time, focusing more on Alice's personal experience. Certain medical details and progression stages are simplified in the film. The book provides more internal monologue and insight into Alice's thoughts than the film.
Our Verdict
Enjoy both!The film is a faithful and powerful adaptation that complements the book well, making both the reading and viewing experiences valuable. Watching the film alongside reading the book offers a fuller understanding of the story and characters.
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