Books made into films - Page 2

shakermaker · 02-09-2007, 20:01

I don't really think you can compare books to films, even if the film is an adaptation of the book. They're just so different mediums of story telling.
Just my opinion of course.

SPUGGIE J · 02-09-2007, 20:01

I am a fan of Stephen King but would rather have the book to a film. I watched The Running Man before reading the book and prefered the book as "artistic licence" ripped it apart. Better if they stick as close as they can to the book its taken from. As for any other then Lords of the Ring as a book as opposed to the films.

Tin Monkey · 02-09-2007, 20:47

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Originally Posted by shakermaker

I don't really think you can compare books to films, even if the film is an adaptation of the book. They're just so different mediums of story telling.
Just my opinion of course.

I was just to post something similar. It's like comparing a painting and a sculpture..... different beasts.

Eric · 02-09-2007, 20:57

For me, the best film from a book was The Godfather. And the best loosely based film from a book, Apocalypse Now. Also the scene in My Own Private Idaho, with stuff from Henry IV, I.

garinda · 02-09-2007, 22:53

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Originally Posted by Tin Monkey

I was just to post something similar. It's like comparing a painting and a sculpture..... different beasts.

Here's a nice painting of a sculpture.

It may take me a little longer to find a sculpture of a painting.

Mick · 03-09-2007, 05:56

I think Peter Jackson did a great job with the Lord of the Rings Trilogy

spud · 03-09-2007, 08:00

I saw Trainspotting(film) before reading the book and thought it was very good indeed, it's just a shame they havn't made a film of the follow-up, Porno, 10 years on and the story hits the ground running. Excellent book, how much would it cost to get the cast on this time round?, probably the reason they havn't made it.

Eric · 03-09-2007, 09:30

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Originally Posted by mick

I think Peter Jackson did a great job with the Lord of the Rings Trilogy

It's not a trilogy

But still a great job.

alan7554 · 03-09-2007, 10:19

2 goats wandering about on the set of 20th century fox,and one of them puts his head into a garbage can and takes out a 12 inch piece of used cinema film,he is halfway through eating it when the other goat askes whats it like to eat,and the 1st goat says its ok but not as good as the book, sorry i know its a poor joke but i might get some karma for it *******

Lolly · 03-09-2007, 10:27

I always try to read the book first before I watch the film, because films do change some things and miss things out (I know they have to because of timing!) so that I always get the full story of whats going on. I'm not generally disappointed with film adaptations but I seriously was with The Da Vinci Code, I loved the book but the film was quite frankly crap! I really, really hope they do a better job with Angels & Demons, as that is a better book!

Less · 03-09-2007, 10:47

The Bible ... In the Beginning (1966)

I enjoyed the film much more than the book, but then the cinema was much warmer than the little classrooms at the back of the church where they held Sunday school.

mobertol · 03-09-2007, 13:30

I love both a good read and a good film. Although not strictly a "film," for me you can't beat John Thaw as Inspector Morse -Colin Dexter's books are brilliant. I also love David Suchet's Poirot - beautifully produced programmes with great period detail, I read a lot of Agatha Christie on holiday as a girl. All the Beebs versions of Jane Austen and Dickens novels are worth watching -the books were always made tedious by having to study them at school! Howard's End is a lovely film -I like anything showing the English countryside- but i admit to not having read the book (yet!)
Lord of the Rings and Harry Potter are both excellent book and films. My 15 yr old son is a big fan of Star Wars and re-reads the books and has watched the films more times than you've had hot dinners....!

mobertol · 03-09-2007, 13:42

Another thought -I have a much watched video of Jeanette winterson's "Oranges are not the only fruit.." I also loved the book as it reminded me of so much of my childhood growing up in Accy. I know she is quite a controversial figure but she really does capture a lot of the essence of the town back in the 70's. Many of the moments she describes at her school (Peel park) bring back memories -my mum used to teach her and tried out the cross stich embriodery on me and my sister at home before making the class do it for a competition as she describes in the book! I also knew Mrs. Virtue ( a real name and perfect for the book!) -she was one of the other teachers...
Love the scenes in the film showing the Coppice, the market and fish market and all the other places around town too -I watch it when I'm feeling homesick!
I Like the Hetty Wainthropp series too -lovely views of the Pennines and Lancs in general -I admit to not having read the books though...must look them up on Amazon...

AccyRed · 03-09-2007, 14:33

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Originally Posted by Lolly

I'm not generally disappointed with film adaptations but I seriously was with The Da Vinci Code, I loved the book but the film was quite frankly crap! I really, really hope they do a better job with Angels & Demons, as that is a better book!

Same here...I also found the film a bit of a let down...

The Angels and Demons book is an excellent read...

Gayle · 03-09-2007, 17:17

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Originally Posted by Lolly

I always try to read the book first before I watch the film, because films do change some things and miss things out (I know they have to because of timing!) so that I always get the full story of whats going on. I'm not generally disappointed with film adaptations but I seriously was with The Da Vinci Code, I loved the book but the film was quite frankly crap! I really, really hope they do a better job with Angels & Demons, as that is a better book!

It was the first time I've watched a Tom Hanks film and not totally enjoyed it. Don't get me wrong, it was ok, but I think a lot of the failings of the film were due to him being miscast.