each occasion when I saw it, the impression was clear - it is a precious film. precious because it is a magnificent story about friendship. and about past. and about the fall of childhood. and, after years, it was the film with one of the most convincing meets on the screen - between Anthony Hopkins and Anton Yelchin. a meet almost magic. who preserves the dust of a special confession, the spirit of the work of admirable Stephen King, the flavor of a trip beyond yourself. so, a film like a black coffee. who gives the rare state to discover it as key to yours memories.

I'll tell you about my feelings during watching this movie I'd like to say the great movie! I was watching with curious in my eyes and ears, the relationship between the old man Ted and Bobby captured me and I knew something is coming, that's remind me of the Stephen king's novel "Apt Pupil" in another great movie in 1998 (I'd recommend it).I really liked everything in this movie, the Cast, Picture, especially the Screenplay it was wonderful talking about time and memories that way! coming from an awesome writer!, these kind of movies full of life, you find it familiar closer to you! Enjoy! Thanks : )

Came across the book unexpectedly, and King had me hooked just 10 Minutes into it. I never thought the movie would even remotely come close to satisfying my imagination. But it almost did. Such a magical story. About the movie now. Exceptional casting. Carol's daughter resembled her very much, and young Bobby-o looked just the same as the grown-up Robert. Anthony Hopkins couldn't have done it better. His charm defined the movie. Simply put - great movie, though not as great as the book. I listened to the audiobook version, and they added little pieces of music here and there. And it was such a great thing to listen to. Details were never boring and I finished the book in two sittings, I suppose.

I remember reading this book by Stephen King and thinking at the time that if they ever make a movie of it, they should leave out other aspects of the story (stories) and concentrate just on the story about the man with psychic powers and the boy he befriends, which is exactly what they did.However, the film suffers from one great miscalculation. The "low-men", who are after Brautigan (Anthony Hopkins)...well, we never quite figure out who they are or why they are after him; it's left very nebulous. Are they actually "bad guys", government agents, or what? Beyond that, it's a rather charming story (and not very Stephen King-ish) about a meaningful relationship between a strange man and a boy who needs a father figure in his life. But that missing information about the "low-men" prevents us from ever understanding exactly who Brautigan is.Anthony Hopkins is perfect here, although there are times he seems to mumble, and you may miss a bit of dialog. The boy -- Anton Yelchin -- has been fairly active in films, although I did not recognize the name. He's superb here. Hope David (the boy's mother) did okay, but I was not particularly impressed, although admittedly her role was not very sympathetic. Mika Boorem, a young actress I have not kept up with, is superb as the boy's "girl friend". David Morse is very good as the boy grown up (the whole movie is a sort of flashback), and he is a busy, but in view underrated actor.Do I recommend this film? Well, yes and no. The story portrays relationships very sensitively, but that missing info about the "low-men" leaves a huge gap. I enjoyed watching it even a third time, but I won't be tempted to buy it for my DVD shelf. I'd give it a sold "7" if we learned who the "low-men" really were; instead, I'll give it a "6" -- a low rating for me.Nevertheless, I do recommend you watch this film.