The Lovely Bones is based on the New York Times book by Alice Sebold.
The trailer for the movie was released on August 5, 2009. It can be found on Apple's website.http://www.apple.com/trailers/paramount/thelovelybones/
Plot Summary
After a young girl, Susie Salmon, is brutally raped and murdered she watches how her family deals with her death from heaven. The story is based in suburban Pennsylvania in 1973.
Cast
- Mark Wahlberg as Jack Salmon
- Rachel Weisz as Abigail Salmon
- Susan Sarandon as Grandma Lynn
- Saoirse Ronan as Susie Salmon
- Stanley Tucci as George Harvey
- Michael Imperioli as Len Fenerman
- Amanda Michalka as Clarissa
- Reece Ritchie as Ray Singh
- Nikki SooHoo as Holly
- Rose McIver as Lindsey Salmon
- Jake Abel as Brian Nelson
- Andrew James Allen as Samuel Heckler
- Anna George as Mrs. Singh
Peter Jackson and Susan Sarandon on The Lovely Bones
Peter Jackson and Susan Sarandon on The Lovely Bones
"The Lovely Bones" told the story of a horrific crime without showing any graphic scenes. Was it was less powerful for making that choice?(4 Answers)
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I loved the book and waited eagerly for this movie to come out. I was slightly dissapointed that they took out a few of the character developing scenes ...
What is your favorite book right now and why?(1 Answer)
A:
Thorn - by N. Quesenberry, cause my boyfriend wrote it. It's in a few Waldenbooks right now as a trial... http://www.lulu.com/content/hardcover-book/thorn/2518742 ...
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Based on
Alice Sebold's novel of the same name
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Fact:
Book was on the New York Times Bestseller list for over a year
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Dreamworks SKG acquired film rights along with Film4 Productions
