I like both the book and the movie, but for different reasons. I tried watching the movie again just after finishing the book but I couldn't do it, it was too confusing. I think the movie is a bit more optimistic in its outlook on the characters' future lives. For example, the scene where Walter announces James's publishing deal is completely different in tone in the movie and the book. I can't decide which approach I like more.

One thing the movie got right was cutting the extended stay at Emily's parents totally away. It doesn't really fit with the rest of the stuff.

Chabon uses fancy language tricks often, but sometimes they don't work. How can you describe a person's feet as "intelligent"?