I have read Stephen King my whole life. I am a huge fan. I just wanted a good veg out movie , was expecting it to be boring. I wasnt ready for the deep metaphors and the utterly gut wretching emotions I experienced. I had a really good cry several times and I am not a crier. But I loved it and took away so many nuggets. Whatever you are walking through right now, dont do it alone and that there is no greater love than to lay down ones life for their friend.