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🕑 Added 2023-08-11 18:48:35 +0000 UTC

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Penthilus

I really need to watch it again, but I enjoyed it for what it was. I definitely agree with a couple of opinions here already. This falls into my list of adaptations that really cement my opinion that even a limited series is better than a movie. I think there's just too much missing from the source in terms of character (and characters). In the end, I'm still glad we have this.

Lane Wright

Responding as someone who has not read the book (on purpose, though I have it and will read it), coming at it with no real knowledge of the story beyond the trailer, I found it immensely entertaining and overall pretty delightful. I thought the two leads had great chemistry with each other, and the story was most engaging. It was fun to see the headmaster of Truham as the king and refreshing to see Rachel Hilson playing a character who didn’t have nearly as many bad things happen to her as Mia in “Love, Victor.” If, as I know others have said, there were things in the novel that were left out, all I can say is nothing seemed to be missing. So now I look forward to your reaction video, and then to reading the original novel.

Charlie

I enjoyed it more the second time, maybe because I was able to take away the pressure and expectation of it being a close adaptation and could just enjoy it for what it was. I still wish some things were different, but so it goes

Graham & Ruth May

Agreed. I am probably being too harsh. I have only watched it once and should re-watch it.

Graham & Ruth May

I think Jackie always makes up his own mind. That’s why I love his Patreon.

Jess Thompson

Went in with relatively low expectations as I rarely enjoy book adaptation but was pleasantly surprised. I absolutely loved it. While a bit bummed some things were cut, they only had so much time to tell the story.

Jackie-Ross Lavender

my view is already formed and video filmed so post your reviews, please!

GroovyGadget

It would be best if you keep your review to yourself so that he could form his own opinion with any influence from others.

Matthew Steinmann

Can’t wait to watch your reaction. Loved it!

Graham & Ruth May

Inspired by the book, not really an adaptation that honours the novel is the most I can claim for it, although I enjoyed it for what it is. Sad about some of the omissions and changes and especially how I think those affect Alex’s journey. It felt rushed to me and as if a lot of what I think is important was either censored to the point of beigeness or drowned in Hollywood saccharine- but I was probably expecting too much or being too harsh. Good entertainment but can’t help feeling it was a missed opportunity.

Rosie Dickinson

Yea I watched it and I have some thoughts. A few of the changes make sense, some were sad but I kinda got it and then there was one glaring change that made no sense at all. It was a fun movie though

Charlie

Same. I enjoyed it but I have some qualms with some of the changes from the book, or some of the things they chose not to include. I wasn’t expecting it to be a word-for-word adaptation, but I think they could have made different choices in some parts. That being said, I really did enjoy it

jennifer

I watched it the minute I woke up this morning. 🥰

Michael D

Watched it last night and have mixed feelings. Regardless, I wept like a baby multiple times 😍🤣😭🥹

GroovyGadget

I'm so excited for your reaction to Red, White & Royal Blue!!!

Thiago Carvalho

Making history, uh?

Audrey Gunn

Duhh, I was trying to figure out what you meant but I get it now 😂 haven’t sen it yet, waiting til I get home tmrw when I can watch it properly on a tv and not the iPad screen 😊