There are several factors filmmakers take into consideration when creating a movie with an adapted screenplay, some of which being faithfulness to page, accurate casting, and more. These kinds of movies can be a tricky thing for filmmakers to navigate, and sometimes it’s a select few factors that make the difference between a really great and a really bad film. Unfortunately, The Goldfinch falls into the category of the latter. Based on the Pulitzer Prize-winning novel of the same name written by Donna Tarrt, The Goldfinch is a wannabe film that leads you on a confusing journey with ultimately no payoff.
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