DVD Review "THE LOVELY BONES" Score B+ 86%

Derived from the book of the same name and directed by "Lord of the Rings" director Jackson, this one is interesting. Its not a mainstream piece and there is a limited market for it. What it ultimately becomes is a cautionary tale about 13 year old girls and predatory weird solitary neighbors to avoid. There are some interesting visuals in the dream/purgatory world the girl finds herself after her death at the hands of a creepy serial killer (Excellently portrayed by Stanley Tucci). Walberg turns in a good performance as well as the distraught father, obsessed with finding out what happened to his daughter. Its a worth while drama, that has its flaws, but is tempered with good performances.