"What about this struck you as an argument, or even something worth stating? Reviewers differ in opinion about the film – gee, there's something that doesn't happen constantly, for all kinds of media and products!", we currently live in a society where some moviegoers can't seem to think for themselves (truly sad).

They believe every single review is gospel no matter what and are not open minded to at least seek the movie out for themselves (because, the movie got a bad review or low on Rotten Tomatoes, then I will not make the effort to watch it, because this is my favourite site for movie reviews, so I MUST believe them). Again, at least take the positive reviews with the negative ones and make a fairer assessment, instead of hating the movie before you see it or Franco for at least trying to be faithful to the novels.

Some don't seem to understand that sometimes the critics haven't read the novels that Franco adapts (by reading their reviews much more carefully), critics might have an agenda in the form of hating Franco (some fans are blinded by hate of Franco's solid achievements or other stars that they lap it up as it's negative), that they review the man himself and not the actual movie they were paid to review.

That is why I noted that comment. I clearly, understand it's obvious, but sometimes the moviegoers need a little reminder, because they seem to play into the hands of the critics instead of experiencing the movie for themselves (having open-mindness).

"Franco probably didn't do Benji very well, and so I am inclined to take the reviewer at their word.", again, everyone will have different interpretations on what all the characters in this movie should be like once on film, but again others that have actually viewed this new movie (without jumping on the hate campaign), have noted that Franco's performance is Oscar worthy and worthy of other awards, hence the ridicule stating it's like “Tropic Thunder”.

So what, I loved Tropic Thunder, Jake Gyllenhaal new performance is currently being compared to Taxi Driver for the TMZ generation in Nightcrawler (you know I'm watching this movie as soon as possible), does it mean he doesn't deserve an Oscar or other awards recognition, because some might deem it as slightly copying a little Taxi Driver or other movies? The answer is NO!

Again, critics seem to always take shots at Franco to build up other stars acting, especially near awards season, and once award season is over; then oh yeah, Franco indeed deserved some awards love after all (we just wanted to get our person in instead of Franco).

I can understand we all have favourites but the constant attacking on Franco is not always right. I remember, when Franco played Alien in Spring Breakers and Aron Ralston in 127 Hours, the critics in particular and some fans undertook every method possible to undermine Franco's iconic performances, just to again gain awards attention for others, luckily some awards voters saw through the bullsh*t of the media attack on Franco and most probably watched Franco's movies in fairness for them to judge.

Note – tweets are generally positive:
1. Doing Faulkner proud, James Franco and the cast of #thesoundandthefury #tiff #tiff14
2. @etowlin4 @ScottHaze @JamesFrancoTV yes he is very kind 🙂 and Scott's and James's interpretations in The Sound and The Fury are perfect 🙂
3. I was curious to know how you will make the chapter of Benjy: amazing editing and acting! Congratulation @JamesFrancoTV #TheSoundAndTheFury
4. #tiff14 #thesoundandthefury @jamesfrancotv Awesome performances and directing at the N.american premiere in Toronto International Film Featival
5. Loved seeing @JamesFrancoTV's wonderfully original, compelling, haunting adaptation of The Sound & The Fury! #TIFF14
6. A picture of the cast, incredible movie #TheSoundAndTheFury #TIFF14
7. #TheSoundAndTheFury was a trippy film, I must say. But really stunning. Also, something I would watch and analyze in my English program.
8. I really LOVED the movie,you were all amazing,THANK YOU SO MUCH @JamesFrancoTV @ScottHaze @ahnaoreilly @JoeyKingActress #TheSoundAndTheFury
9. @MoVernie did you watch it ? #sogood #TIFF14 #TheSoundAndTheFury

Anyway, why do I get the feeling some critics are doing it with this particular role also and the whole movie as a whole. I can't wait to judge for myself but note Franco's on words on Benjy (research):

“As an actor, I looked to the book,” says Franco. “I have no idea if Faulkner knew someone like this, or had any basis in the way the character is depicted, but I just thought I’d play it like he was written—he’s mute, he bellows, and he’s obsessed with certain things like light and flowers, since they remind him of his beloved sister, Caddy.”

Finally, as @ADAM mentioned it wasn't De Niro in the classic Rain Man but most definitely Dustin Hoffman.

An example:

“The Sound and The Fury” is not that movie.", interesting enough another reviewer states the following "That’s likely to change now because this, Franco’s most ambitious project, is his best film by far."

I totally thought he was extremely faithful to the novels of As I Lay Dying and Child of God also. Franco is a brilliant director and has made quite a few classics under his belt.

“The Sound and The Fury” is not that movie.", the other reviewer goes on to say "In these moments Franco’s appreciation of the novelist is most apparent. Finally Franco the director is on the road to gaining legitimacy."

"Starring Franco’s halfwit bucktooth dentures in the role, and also Franco himself we suppose, his Benjy roils, spasms, groans, gurns and flails his way through an interminable first third which is surely destined to be listed as the precise filmic definition of the “Tropic Thunder” meme of “going full retard.”"I thought Benjy was retarded so it looks like Franco played him correctly, anyway still the other reviewer further advocates that "Franco has given himself the plum role of the mentally incapacitated Benji. He moans, salivates and moves heavily in what is a largely impressive performance of the type that often wins awards, although the part is not big enough for him to be considered for anything other than supporting actor." Here that award worthy role.

So before, the haters are quick to jump on this site reviewers back, just remember that Franco at least tried to do something different with this movie, hence his Venice Award.

Franco will obviously not please everyone when you take on adapting novels but I think majority of the fans who are willing to give this movie a fair chance might be pleasantly surprised.

Because, at least this movie will actually follow the novel more than the 1959 version, even though Yul Brynner, Joanne Woodward, Margaret Leighton and Ethel Waters gave brilliant performances in that version.

P. S. I didn't even start to read the article when I saw the top picture, and the 1st thought that popped in my head was "Simple Jack"!