Get a Clue is a 1997 film based on the Newbery Medal-winning book The Westing Game. The film draws young viewers into the strange mysteries encountered by 13-year-old Claire Wexler and her sister, Angela Wexler.
Why was there no movie of the Westing Game?
There were too many characters in the book, too many plot twists and (sadly) too much thinking required on the part of the audience to make a movie of the story as written by Raskin. But why oh why rewrite the whole thing from start to finish?
Who are the characters in the Westing Game?
A girl is angry about having to move to the city, but gets involved in a mystery when a rich neighbor is found dead. His will suggests that one of the people in her apartment house is his killer and doles out clues to find the culprit – as well as win $20 million. The weird neighbors include Berthe Erica Crow, Sydelle Pulaski, and Sandy McSouthers.
Who was Jake Wexler in the movie Westing town?
‣ Jake Wexler is a podiatrist in the book, but a stock broker in the movie ‣ Chris is a bird watcher in the book, but a computer programmer in the movie ‣ Madame Sun Lin Hoo is not mentioned in the movie ‣ Barney Northrup was old in the movie, but young in book.
Is the Westing Game a good mystery book?
Though The Westing Game is mostly a fun mystery, it manages a lot of subtle commentary about the various characters and their relationships to one another, touching on sensitive but important issues regarding race, class, body image, and parental disconnect.
Is the Westing Game a good movie to watch?
The movie – if the book wasn’t previously read – would be a fair/good 10 – 12 year old movie. However, it is nothing like the book and the book is fantastic…especially if listening to the audio version.
Are there any deleted characters in the Westing Game?
The movie not only has deleted some of the characters, and alters the personalities of others. This is one example of poor dramatic interpretation. Perhaps if the person watching this movie has not read the book, they would like it much better.
How did the story conclude in the Westing Game?
The ending is effective because it maintains the twists and turns of the story, which is quirky to the last. Sam Westing was an eccentric man. He faked his own murder, then rose from the dead and had his fun. In the end, it all worked out for the best.
Who are the main characters in the Westing Game?
Denton Deere and Angela Wexler both question their life choices and separate. Denton becomes a neurologist due to his success in treating Chris Theodorakis’ disease, and Angela attends medical school to become a surgeon. Five years after the game’s conclusion, the two are reunited, marry, and have a daughter named Alice.
