discuss Movies based on famous books

[arunima]

There have been many books that were made into movies. While some were based on the book totally, others were inspired by them. Many a times I feel that the movies don't do full justice to the books. But there have been cases where the movie is much better than the book or at par with the book. "Fault in our stars" is one movie that is at par with the book. Harry Potter s series have done justice to the fantasy writing of Jk Rowling. But then there are some that don't do that justice.
Jump in the discussion and share your experiences with the movies that were based on the book or inspired by it.

 

[Augusta]

I think I liie the way Macbeth was acted or inspired by the book of Macbeth. I got to understand it better this way

 

[Yama]

Clockwork Orange! This is my favorite movie based on a novel of the same name. People might find the movie/book little disturbing but it tells the reality of our modern world.
One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest!
This is another great movie adapted from the book

 

[1stop]

The transformation of books into movies proves successful only sometimes. The hit film version of The Shawshank Redemption stands out more than the original storytelling. The movie tells the story with excellent performance.

 

[Reelz]

The J.R.R. Tolkien's work appears as the Lord of the Rings trilogy while adhering to the key elements of each novel. The entire movies appeared as a perfect continuation of Tolkien's original world.

 

[NatureFreak]

The 'After' movies are based on books by Anna Todd. Although some would argue that the movies don't do justice to the book. Well, isn't that the case with most book based movies?

 

[Bazinga!]

A lot of the movies I watch is based on a book. My husband isn't really a reader like I am, however, I can normally get him to watch the movie with me in most cases. For example, my husband hasn't read any of the Harry Potter books but he's watched the all the movies with me.

 

[Apsara]

I love watching movies based on famous books. One recent example is Dune (2021), adapted from Frank Herbert's novel. The film captured the essence of the book's world beautifully.

 

[Bazinga!]

I love watching movies based on famous books. One recent example is Dune (2021), adapted from Frank Herbert's novel. The film captured the essence of the book's world beautifully.

I've seen that book at the book store but I've not read it nor have I watched the movie. I'm glad you liked it.

 

[Shawn]

I'm a big fan of spy dramas, especially Cold War era.

But I love the Tom Clansy books turned into movies and TV shows. The older movies are the best of course but the TV series on Prime is really good, as well.

 

[Yama]

A Clockwork Orange and One Flew Over the Nest.
Everyone needs to read these novels and the movies based on these novels. You will understand the society better.

 

[Apsara]

A Clockwork Orange

I have watched it but I have not read the book. I don't think I will be able to watch the movie again..

 

[Pete Griffin]

I think I liie the way Macbeth was acted or inspired by the book of Macbeth. I got to understand it better this way

Macbeth wasn't a book.


Comparing books to movies is like comparing apples to oranges. They are both fruit, but they are totally different. Books are designed to require the use of imagination. This is why they are the superior form of storytelling. You have to use your brain to fill in the blanks from the words of the author. Movies fill those gaps in for you. They do not challenge you to think for yourself. There is no point in comparing the two.

Books also give you an insight into the motivations of a character that movies don't. It's a rare and special movie which exposes what a person is thinking. Books give you - in many examples of the art - the internal workings of the main character.

If you compare books to movies you're going to be disappointed. Instead, think of them as different mediums for story telling and don't let one influence the other.