I have read the book, and this film adaptation seems to me to be something average, I didn't get much pleasure from viewing this film, somehow it looks too formal, sometimes illogical, as if some pieces of the film are missing. My recommendation is to watch the Japanese version, in my opinion it is a real masterpiece, that touches the soul.

I read the book and saw the movie in Seoul, and I must say, it was quite disappointing. So many things were left out (and yes, I know this often happens in movies), but I feel the viewer won't get even half of the effect of the book by watching the movie.

Sarah Michelle Gellar, I think, wasn't the best person for the role of Veronika. Her performance was rather bland and we don't really feel sorry for her character, but part of this is because of the bad script and numerous omissions from the book.

To the movie's credit, the scenes with her and Edward are pretty good and it gets moving toward the end. Yet I think the movie could've been done so much better.

The movie is worth watching but left me wanting.

5 May 2015. There's not a lot of movies that really reveal the more grim prospect of early death and its impact on human life. Veronika offers another look at residential mental institutions but with a particularly heart wrenching but inspiring look at them. Sandra Bullock offered up 28 Days (2000) with her comedy-drama version of an alcoholic in denial, a mainly mainstream and entertaining look at mental illness. There's a rather quick but powerful look in Helen (2009). Angelina Jolie presented Girl, Interrupted (1999) with strong drama and mainstream popularity.

Yet its with Sarah Michelle Gellar, we find a more biting and bittersweet look at mental health, recovery, and inspiration in her performance as well as the plot outline that offers a more refined tone and a less glossy look at mental health. This intriguing movie turns not on its dramatics, but on the more subtle theme of mental illness and simple yet layered efforts at human interaction and mental growth.