I read the book about six months ago, but the film did a lot to compliment the book, and while the book was by and large monotone, the film has some terrific, stupid-funny humor in it.
It was truly a great film. I'll probably see it again.
I had a afternoon of flicks and popcorn and company (family). Two that we watched I thought were decent. 16 Blocks and Four Brothers I had not seen either and was very pleased with both.