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Any close though?We always hear that "the book was better than the movie." Somebody just said it to me, which prompted this question:
Are there any movies that were arguably better than the book?
I honestly can't think of one.
Any close though?I admit it's hard to think of many at all even close, imo.
Interesting. I didn't see or read those, because I couldn't quite get interested in the situation of being on a boat with a tiger, but maybe the details make it more interesting than I imagined.I'd say The Life of Pi. The movie was reasonable, but book (which I read later) a disappointment in comparison.
Any close though?I admit it's hard to think of many at all even close, imo.
So, if none, then how about the other way: what are some great novels that some tried to make a movie and even did a pretty good job on the movie, and still the movie just falls so far short anyway. That's an interesting category: great book, pretty great movie, and it's not even close.
here's a clip I just found. Is this representative? I admit it was fun to watch:
So, now I'm curious about the movie, and may have to see more.It's been a while since I watched it now, but my main recollection is that the book dragged in comparison to the movie.
Part of the conceit - I hope this isn't spoiling anything for anyone - is that the tiger is a metaphor. And that's part of a much larger point the author is making through the character of Pi, which is actually interesting.
Not that it changes the point you were making, but... wasn't that scene after Gandalf failed to meet Frodo at the Prancing Pony, because he was 'detained' by Saruman?I know! Books are better. I mean, they just are. I'd rather read a good novel most times over see a good movie.
But, here's another of those wonderful LOTR movie moments, where after Gandalf had gone missing (was just about destroyed fighting the Balrog), now he's there with Frodo....
Nice, right?
Yah, the Ents! That was really fun in the novels.
Haha! my wife hated the books, because besides 'dragging' for so long, they were a constant drumbeat of doom doom doom doom.It's been a while since I watched it now, but my main recollection is that the book dragged in comparison to the movie.
Part of the conceit - I hope this isn't spoiling anything for anyone - is that the tiger is a metaphor. And that's part of a much larger point the author is making through the character of Pi, which is actually interesting.
right! He doesn't have the white robe on there yet. Good catch. He'll be delayed in a more serious fashion yet later.Not that it changes the point you were making, but... wasn't that scene after Gandalf failed to meet Frodo at the Prancing Pony, because he was 'detained' by Saruman?
Oh, right. We meant "delayed", not "detained", precioussss.right! He doesn't have the white robe on there yet. Good catch. He'll be delayed in a more serious fashion yet later.
The Shining
I got 1/2 way thru the book & grew bored, though really liked the first third. I haven't read a lot of Stephen King books but I generally find I like the movies a lot better. Horror just doesn't translate as well to the page.
The Shining
I got 1/2 way thru the book & grew bored, though really liked the first third. I haven't read a lot of Stephen King books but I generally find I like the movies a lot better. Horror just doesn't translate as well to the page.
To Kill A Mockingbird
Lord of the Flies
The Great Gatsby
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