If I had known how clever and entertaining Marjane Satrapi's story was, I would have read both of the graphic novels long since. As it is, I'm ashamed to admit that it took the film teaser and excerpts to convince me. I hope I haven't lost so much of my librarian cred that I have to go back and work at Blockbuster again.

I read both graphic novels a while back and am really looking forward to this film - looks like they kept the stark, black and white style and hopefully none of the books' power is toned down.

I'm so grateful this movie is being made!! I have a feeling it will bring some happy awareness/understanding of the Middle East.. besides being really damn cute. ;)