A tad slow-paced and self-engrossing (ala New World), and even cheesy at times, but Peter Jackson mostly pulls it off. Definitely helped by a great cast and some creative visuals.
I haven't read the novel, so can't opine on how good of an adaptation it was.
This review of The Lovely Bones (2009) was written by Ed K on 25 Jan 2016.
The Lovely Bones has generally received mixed reviews.
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