Dem bones, dem bones, dem lovely bones

One of the most anticipated films this year is The Lovely Bones because (1) it is an adaptation of a best-selling, much loved novel (which is told from the point of view of a murdered girl) and (2) because it is the latest effort from director Peter (Lord of the Rings) Jackson. I'm a little concerned because, since his magnificent film Heavenly Creatures, Jackson has virtually abandoned making films that have anything to do with character development, which this story depends on, and, judging from this trailer, the film may not be told from the same viewpoint as the novel.