I'm the minority for this one. I did NOT like the book. I found it portrayed evil and ugliness in a cartoonish way, and I wasn't interested. This was a crap time in American history, and I think the book gives the impression that vapid women obsessed with toilets and pie ruled the day.
The movie is pretty much the same. Logic rules the day, people develop courage suddenly and as needed (whether black or white), and a nice dinner can make everything better.
Nevertheless, I would recommend the movie over the book for one huge reason: Viola Davis. I could feel her despair and hopelessness in every scene. She made this film for me, and that was worth it. Otherwise I would pass and watch something real.
Try Trouble the Water or Order of Myths for different takes on what it's like to live down south. They are not candy-coated. And for another great performance of Ms. Davis, check out Doubt. It's not a huge role, but it's unforgettable.
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