ALL THE BRIGHT PLACES: movie vs book (TW. mental health, suicide) SPOILER ALERT



The young adults novel "All the Bright Places" by Jennifer Niven is a well-written and touching story of teenagers struggling with various issues that bring them together in the most unlikely way. The 2020 movie adaptation from netflix of the book, however, has received mixed reviews from the audience.


While the book delves into the mental health issues of Theodore Finch and Violet Markey in great detail, from both teens point of view, the movie noticeably skims through certain parts. As a result, some of the story's emotional impact is lost in the film and the audience might not fully understand the depth of the characters' struggles.


On a positive note, the movie does an excellent job of characterizing Violet and Theodore as unique and complex individuals with distinct and genuine personalities. The actors, Elle Fanning and Justice Smith, deliver powerful performances that highlight the emotional turbulence going on beneath the surface.


However, the movie has been criticized for its lack of development of the supporting characters and the side stories that revolve around them. Additionally, some elements are altered or removed entirely, such as the inclusion of social media and the subplot involving Violet's sister, which may dismay fans of the book.


Overall, while the film version of "All the Bright Places" is not a perfect adaptation of the novel, it still manages to capture its essence and is worth watching for the performances of the main cast. Nonetheless, fans of the book may feel disappointed by the changes that were made and the lack of certain details that gave the story depth.


Personally, the movie was a let down as I waited for so long to see it and it didn't live up to my expectations. I felt it didn't quite capture the emotions felt from the characters, or build the emotional connection with audience the same way the book did.

Book: 5/5

- I loved the book. I felt it really portrayed mental health in a respectful truthful way, removing the stigma surround such issues.

Movie: 3/5

- It was a good movie if you hadn't read or weren't a fan of the book. But it missed massive key points from the book which was a let down.


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