The Secret Life of Bees

I finished this book last night. Now I feel compelled to see the movie. In most cases the book is usually better than the movie but I have heard otherwise in this case. Has anyone seen it?

I like the actresses in it:
Dakota Fanning: Lily
Queen Latifa: August
Jennifer Hudson: Rosaleen
Alicia Keys: June
Sophie Okonedo: May

On to the next read....haven't decided what it is yet!