“It was darker, so I liked it a lot better. It wasn't as much of a 'feel good' movie. It really went along with the book.”

— P.J. McKinney, casino employee, Lawrence

“I think it's a lot better, even though it did leave a few things out.”

— Whitney Harper, Eudora High School sophomore, Eudora

“There was a lot more adventure.”

— Sarah Stieben, Eudora High School senior, Eudora

“It was the best because it was more scary and exciting.”

— Chloe Sotomayor, Pickney School second-grader, Lawrence