Dave the (One of Indeterminate Race but Short Stature)-
I didn't mean to sound like I was trying to invalidate your opinion in my above post. Nor was I trying to be mean or slandering in my saying it was a mediocre movie. That's just my honest opinion.

I realize I'm among the minority in this world with my lukewarm reception. When I find myself in that position on any subject, my reaction is to try to understand "Why?" I honestly do want to know why the vast majority thinks this (these) movie(s) is so great. Any time I've said anything to any raver, the only response I've gotten is "read the book." I'm sorry, but to me, the book being good should have no bearing whatsoever in how the movie is rated. Any intelligent explanation that anyone could give me on why this movie is good that is not just a variation of "read the book" would not only be invited, but encouraged.

As for my "...don't say anything", while I usually try to live my life by that proverb, if I were to remain silent all the time I would never be able to resolve any quandries of this nature. Yes?

So, can you (or anyone else) explain to me why this is such a good movie?

Homeless.