I read the book in a freakin airport layover once. I'll admit, page-turner, but I tossed it before finishing it when I realized WHAT IT WAS.
Never saw the movie. **crosses self** Heard it was BAD.
The guy has NO SHOT to Purgatory unless he gets brain "damage" and wises up. He has a wrong soul. Scary. He's ALL about the money. His responses (they'll be there forever) are disgusting.