Best book to movie?

[Laure]

What's the best film adaptation of a book you've ever seen?

 

[satinbutterfly]

Lord of the Rings

 

[itsmeJonB]

Can in the Hat



no not really

 

[cam elle toe]

Lord of the Rings

:homo: ette:nod:

 

[Laure]

Can in the Hat



no not really

I thought it was quite excellent myself.

Lord of the Rings is on my list too.

So is The Green Mile. I read the book long before the movie, and almost didn't see it because that always makes me like the book less. However, I did and I was fairly impressed.

 

[HottyToddyChick]

I thought Gone with the Wind was done well. As was Secret Window.

 

[Jessica]

Um can't think of any. When I do I'll list 'em here

 

[Laure]

I thought Gone with the Wind was done well. As was Secret Window.

I never read Gone With the Wind, only watched the movie. I've had the chance to read it, but I love the movie so much and I've always been afraid reading the book would make me not want to watch it anymore.

 

[HottyToddyChick]

Book is better- you miss out on a bit, but it's not big stuff. Like, did you know Scarlett had two (or was it three) children before Bonnie?

 

[Suze]

Im not really a fan of reading..and well all the books I have read have never been made into films lol..but from what I have heard..LOTR wasnt that great as they missed loads out right? The same with the Harry Potter films..

 

[cam elle toe]

Im not really a fan of reading..and well all the books I have read have never been made into films lol..but from what I have heard..LOTR wasnt that great as they missed loads out right? The same with the Harry Potter films..

They had to leave some out or instead of a Trilogy....it would gave been an Octology????



Same with Forrest Gump....I LOVED the movie....then read the book. They left HEAPS out, but sometimes you just have to, or it gets too long winded

 

[HottyToddyChick]

Forrest Gump was a book?! Never knew that.

 

[Laure]

Forrest Gump was a book?! Never knew that.

I tried reading it after I saw the movie, and it felt all wrong... like I was cheating or something. :24: I stopped after the first chapter or so, I think.

 

[cam elle toe]

Forrest Gump was a book?! Never knew that.

uh huh....and in the book he does HEAPS more.....its excellent.

 

[Laure]

uh huh....and in the book he does HEAPS more.....its excellent.

Was it my imagination, or did the book have a totally different feel to it than the movie?

 

[cam elle toe]

Was it my imagination, or did the book have a totally different feel to it than the movie?

In all honesty, I read it years ago AFTER seeing the movie. I just remember being surprised how much more in depth the book was, and how much more he did.

 

[ClicheGuevara]

Children of Men.

The movie was so good, such a great atmosphere. .It was actually far better then the book, which was quite dull to be honest.

 

[Goat Whisperer]

Best ever by far was Alex Rider. Worst ever was Eragon.

 

[Dana]

I'd say every book adaptation as I'm not big on ready but... I'd be lying. I've already explained my disdain with Cat In the Hat and childrens stories being stretched beyond their means. If a book doesn't have enough content for 2 hours, do NOT take it upon yourself just to throw in visuals and dialogue willy nilly.

 

[Peter Parka]

Got to go with Lord of the Rings.

Also, Hogfather and The Colour of Magic