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Rating: 3.2/5
Review: "Paranoia movie review"

I have read the book by Joseph Finder before watching the movie so I had a clear idea on what the story is about. The book is not exactly mind-blowing or a classic but its pace is strangely addictive. Once you start reading, it is hard not to put the book down. The book is not as thrilling as it is said to be, there are bursts of tension here and there. The 560 pages can be a little slow at times but it amps up the tension during the last 100 pages. Although it has its flaws, it is an entertaining read. The movie, on the other hand, skimps through the book and changes a few major points.

The story: The movie has changed major points like names of characters to happening of events to the climax. I don't mind changes as I do not want to watch a direct carbon copy of the original. In fact, those changes are fine. The major flaw of the movie that although lots of things are happening, it seems shallow. Sure, the movie's pace is faster than the book's but the movie lacks the characters' development. Characters are quickly introduced and things are rushing so fast that it is hard to care about them. The good thing about the book is that it takes its time laying out the characters and their motives but the movie just zooms past them and their motives seem questionable. Some characters are changed a lot like Adam's foul-mouthed father and Jock Goddard due to the PG-13 rating. Acting wise is alright but could be improved. Music is just as generic for a thriller movie.

Overall: It is worth a watch seeing how the book gets adapted into the modern world. However, fans of the book will be disappointed at how the movie flows. The movie will benefit with a longer runtime. I could say the movie is not a complete waste of time but could be improve much more.

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