The Lovely Bones, opens Dec. 11th
Posted on 01. Dec, 2009 by JulieAndJasper in News
Just in case your December plans involve going to the movies, and your friends, husband, family or boyfriend would like to see something other than vampires or werewolves for a change – I wanted to take a minute to remind everyone that there are other movies besides New Moon playing in theaters this month. It’s shocking, I know. 
One of those movies is based on another fantastic piece of young adult literature, The Lovely Bones by Alice Sebold.* I don’t want to give too much of the plot away, but this book was one that kept me thinking about it for days, months – and I don’t think it’s a stretch to say this – years after I read it.
The book has sold over a million copies, stayed on the New York Times best seller list for over a year and it’s point-of-view is one the most unique and interesting pieces of storytelling I’ve read. And I’ve read some interviews with the director, Peter Jackson, and the actress who plays the main character and I have to say, I’m anxious to see how it translates to the big screen.
Get more information on the movie at www.lovelybones.com and check out the trailer below:
The movie is rated PG13 for disturbing themes and images as well as language.
*Ultimately, each of us is responsible for the decisions we make and for knowing as much as we can about whatever we choose to read – but I wanted to include some additional info about the book that may be relevant to our members and blog audience. Though this book is considered young adult literature because the main character is a young adult/teen, it deals with some very mature themes and subject matter. Though I personally loved the book, several adult readers of the book that I know have found it disturbing and extremely unsettling.
11 Responses to “The Lovely Bones, opens Dec. 11th”
Marianne
02. Dec, 2009
I thought this opened Dec 11, which is next weekend. Did they move the release date up?
I read the book a long time ago, but started reading it again last night in preparation for the movie.
JulieAndJasper
02. Dec, 2009
Apparently I’m making December pas more quickly than it already is.
I’ll go fix that.
Shelly Cheng
02. Dec, 2009
I have read this book and enjoyed it very much. Sad story, but it shows the pull between the family members and how they deal with their loss. And, at the same time the girl’s perspective from the in-between and how she watches to see if her killer is caught.
Teri Keltgen
02. Dec, 2009
This book is beyond wonderful and I am so excited to see it getting noticed. Very disturbing but eye opening!!
Tina M
02. Dec, 2009
The trailer looked good!
Spooky, but good.
And who doesn’t like to watch Mark Wahlberg?!
Thanks for posting this. I will definitely check it out.
Mayfayre
02. Dec, 2009
Fabulous book that still haunts me! So excited to see this one!
laces
02. Dec, 2009
This book is disturbing and for parents it’s horrifying, but it gets you thinking–isn’t that what good books do? I read it when it first came out and I still think about it. It was a good story–I hope they stay close to it
Adriana
02. Dec, 2009
Once I got past the the first 4 chapters it wasn’t so bad. It’s hard to read a book if you are crying. I was not expecting that ending.
alice's BFF
02. Dec, 2009
SO excited for it to come out in a movie loved the book oooooo spoooky!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Rowdysmom
03. Dec, 2009
this was on of those books that my english teacher in high school made us read. i actually read this one and fell in love with it. I bought the book again back in june, reread it and then found out the movie is coming out! I’m so excited and trying to pass around the book to my sister; i would love to take to see the movie AFTER she reads the book! This book was fantasic!
liliput99ar
03. Dec, 2009
This trailer showed at my theater when I went to see New Moon the first time. The story seemed so sad! But the movie looked good, maybe I will go see it.