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#1 2013-03-07 20:36:35
Movies Vs. Books
I seriously don't understand how this hasn't come up yet because this is probably one of the most heated debates ever made. I personally prefer books to movies because there are so many little, but important, details and themes that movies can cut out of books. I'm not saying I don't like movies though. I do however, think that you must read the book before you watch the movie. I think this because if you watch the movie first, you completely lose you sense of imagination while reading it, and think of everything as it is in the movie.
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#2 2013-03-07 20:38:51
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#3 2013-03-07 20:45:26
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Re: Movies Vs. Books
The only exception I've found would be 2001: A Space Oddysey, though it may not count because it was actually based on the movie's screenplay.
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#4 2013-03-07 21:19:07
Re: Movies Vs. Books
Not in all cases.
Movies really aren't obliged to follow every single detail, dialogue, or action that's in the book.
In fact a lot of movie adaptations are very faithful!
Best example of a film based on a book is undoubtedly Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban.
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#5 2013-03-07 21:27:31
Re: Movies Vs. Books
banana500 wrote:
Not in all cases.
Movies really aren't obliged to follow every single detail, dialogue, or action that's in the book.
In fact a lot of movie adaptations are very faithful!
Best example of a film based on a book is undoubtedly Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban.
I understand your point, but it also just shows more that there is so much more you can get out of the book.
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#6 2013-03-07 21:37:57
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dav99 wrote:
banana500 wrote:
Not in all cases.
Movies really aren't obliged to follow every single detail, dialogue, or action that's in the book.
In fact a lot of movie adaptations are very faithful!
Best example of a film based on a book is undoubtedly Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban.I understand your point, but it also just shows more that there is so much more you can get out of the book.
What about parts of the book that were largely unnecessary?
Anyway, I wouldn't say Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban is the best film based on a book EVER, just the best Harry Potter one.
Anyway, a movie based on a book is an interpretation, the movie should be taken as its own content and entity to enjoy it properly.
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#7 2013-03-07 22:10:31
Re: Movies Vs. Books
soupoftomato wrote:
dav99 wrote:
banana500 wrote:
Not in all cases.
Movies really aren't obliged to follow every single detail, dialogue, or action that's in the book.
In fact a lot of movie adaptations are very faithful!
Best example of a film based on a book is undoubtedly Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban.I understand your point, but it also just shows more that there is so much more you can get out of the book.
What about parts of the book that were largely unnecessary?
Anyway, I wouldn't say Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban is the best film based on a book EVER, just the best Harry Potter one.
Anyway, a movie based on a book is an interpretation, the movie should be taken as its own content and entity to enjoy it properly.
Yes, adaptations do not necessarily need to follow every point, only the most important details and significant plot points, throwing in other parts in between.
If POA isn't the best, which is it? :P I'm curious to know.
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#8 2013-03-07 22:19:34
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Re: Movies Vs. Books
When I read books, I usually have an idea in my head of how characters look, sound, and act, but when I watch the movie, that perception is changed.
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#9 2013-03-07 22:37:45
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soupoftomato wrote:
The only exception I've found would be 2001: A Space Odyssey, though it may not count because it was actually based on the movie's screenplay.
I would agree with this; there are a few movies like 2001 where it's just so much more beautiful in cinematic form.
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