Walter Meyer wrote: >My wife and I saw this film this afternoon and liked it. Finally, a list member who went to this movie without preconceived expectations. I congratulate Walter and his wife. The movie has been blasted for inaccuracy and purient focus. I think that Steve had lamented that he expected the movie to focus on the inner workings of the musical creative mind. Whatever else the movie was intended to do, its basic intent was to make money - it's a commercial film. A focus on creativity would likely be a money loser. With films of this type, I try my best to go in "ignorant" and accept the movie on its own terms. I don't even compare the movie with the book; there's no way that a movie can duplicate the pleasures of an excellent book. This might be "dumbing down" on my part; I just see it as my way of enjoying a film. Don Satz [log in to unmask]