Worth renting . . . Two thumbs up!

"The Shipping News"

Neal, I'm pleased that you show good taste and the patience to allow a good
film to unspool. The Shipping News is indeed a fine film, textured by a good
script and fine acting. The setting is simply stunning and the score is also
excellent.
I actually prefered it to the book, which felt unbalanced and overwrought. You
had to be shocked that Kate Blanchette had such a good body! Who knew?

RB