Review of To Kill a Mockingbird (1962) by Juan G — 07 Mar 2011

Few books can be adapted successfully, and even fewer can produce a movie that can stand well on its own. To Kill A Mockingbird has been remembered well as a novel by Harper Lee by high school students who have to read about Scout Finch's adventures in Maycomb, but the true hero of the story is Atticus Finch who's defense of Tom Robinson a black man accused of rape during times of prejudice and ahgainst threats to him and his family has cemented his status as one of the greatest heroes.

Atticu's was wonderfully portrayed by actor Gregory Peck who won the Oscar for best actor (above Peter O'Toole in Lawrence of Arabia and Sean Connery in Dr. No) and has allowed Peck to be remembered as one of American Cinema's greatest actors.

the movie adaptation of Harper Lee's novel stays true to most of the novel, and is masterfully directed and scored. the story is similar to the novel with a few differences such as Jem reading to Mrs.

Dubois, a scene which was exponged as well as Mrs. Crawford being Dill's aunt instead of Miss Rachel. the changes are minor and don't take away from the plot. while the Movie is abit slow at times it is still one of the greatest adaptations to date of a novel, whether you have read the book or not the film version of To Kill A Mockingbird is a great movie.

fans of the book will enjoy it and casual viewers will enjoy it as well even if they haven't read the novel.