What do you think of it? Is it a contaversial topic? Is anyone offended by it? What about the movie?
2006-09-29 07:55:10 · 8 answers · asked by scandi1993 2 in Entertainment & Music ➔ Other - Entertainment
I liked the book, but the movie just served as somewhat of a visual just to associate the characters. Personally I couldn't relate, however it does show the struggles that youth born on the wrong side of the tracks. I didn't consider it a controversial topic, and that is why I don't know of anybody who was offended by it.
2006-09-29 08:07:42 · answer #1 · answered by Eric 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I rd it in 7th grade. I'm in college now and I still go back to it every once in a while and reread my favorite parts. Its definitely one of my favorite books. In terms of it being contraversial, I'm sure at the time that it was published (mid 60s, i believe) it was seen as controversial and offended alot of people, especially because it's a book about gangs that's geared towards young adults. But I don't think many people would be offended by it now, unless they are ultra conservative. Also, many people think the book is inappropriate because it involves violence and murder, but the story is essentially a critique of the social cliques that initiate these rivalries that later result in premature deaths, so it is actually criticizing gang violence. The movie was made in the early 80s, and its decent. Has alot of today's male acting stars (Tom Cruise, Matt Dillon, Patrick Swayze, Rob Lowe, Emilio Estevez) and it's pretty loyal to the book's storyline. I would give it a 7 out of 10.
2006-09-30 10:39:50 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'm 38 Years old and I read it when i was in high school. I thought it was alright . Then when the movie came out it was not as good as reading the book.
2006-09-29 08:00:37 · answer #3 · answered by Patricia d 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
OMG. I love that book. I have readi it three times. My mom and I have seen the movie over 300 times. It's the best!!! I can't watch it with friends because I say all the words. But come on... Can you really expect a book with Matt Dillion, Patrick Swayze, C. Thomas Howell, Tom Cruise, Ralph Macchio,Emilio Estivez... DUH!
2006-09-29 11:33:33 · answer #4 · answered by bsbaby4tink3 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The book AND the movie were great. It captured the essence of teenage problems.
2006-09-29 08:09:35 · answer #5 · answered by IthinkFramptonisstillahottie 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
read the book, watched the movie and hated both. its ok when your forced to read it as many have but other than that dont bother
2006-09-29 08:03:51 · answer #6 · answered by craftyttangl254 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
read the book thought it was good...seen the movie even though it was good book was better as it usually is...i liked it because thats where i grew up
2006-09-29 08:03:29 · answer #7 · answered by lenapesue 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I love that book i lOVE it! The movie was just as wonderful I lOVE it!!!!!
2006-09-30 02:41:37 · answer #8 · answered by Broadway_Addict 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋