Why is the book always better than the movie?

I took this afternoon off and went and saw the other Boleyn girl. I knew Jason wasn't excited to go see it and going together would require a babysitter, so I figured the only way I would see it before it came out on video was to go by myself. Really funny because of the 10-15 people that were in the theater all were women sitting by themselves!

Anyway, the movie was good, but of course the book was 100 times better. There is just no way to put all detail into a 2 hour movie that was in the book. I didn't think I would like Natalie Portman as Anne, but she was really good in the role. All in all, if you like historical dramas, then I recommend. And if your husband won't go with you, do like the women of Alpharetta do and go by yourself! I have to admit, it was nice getting the popcorn all to myself :)