This movie never really affected me the way it has many people. I just could not relate to either of the lead characters in any way because the characterizations are too trite and the acting is not that impressive. Also, there have been similar movies made in the past that were much more effective and deeply touching. Two outstanding examples are... 1 - "Of Mice and Men" with Burgess Meredith, Lon Chaney Jr., and 2 - "Scarecrow" with Al Pacino, Gene Hackman.
