Books That Turned Into Movies

[craftymissbeth]

I swear there was a post just now where someone said The Great Gatsby. The recent movie version was the weirdest movie... definitely NOT what I was expecting. The strange mix of period music mixed with Jay-Z was strange. But I do love me some Leonardo DiCaprio!

[Bookworm]

If I have read the book I avoid the movie because I have never watched one that measured up to the version in my head. Most often the casting and character personalities are too different for me to get past.

The only exception I can think of is The Game of Thrones tv series which is very true to the books but then again they have the author on staff writing and making decisions. Series like True Blood and The Walking Dead aren't horrible either because the tv versions are so dramatically different that they are more spinoffs than copies.

I can watch the movie and then read the book without cringing though. I expect the book to be much better so I'm waiting for developments that are different from the first page.

For me, it depends on the book. Some books just don't translate well to screen. I tried to get into The Walking Dead show but it was boring. The graphic novels, on the other hand, were awesome.

[midaycare]

Eragon. Loved the book, the movie stunk like rotten eggs.

[Meyou]

For me, it depends on the book. Some books just don't translate well to screen. I tried to get into The Walking Dead show but it was boring. The graphic novels, on the other hand, were awesome.

I watched the first two seasons of the walking dead and then started the graphic novels. Maybe that's why I didn't mind it. I did stop reading the graphic novels when I reached that point in the series so I didn't ruin it for myself and I haven't gone back and finished them yet. The spinoff novels for the walking dead are such bad writing that it doesn't affect the show for me at all.

[Rachel]

I am really, really, excited for The Giver. I keep watching the trailer. I am only disappointed that she said her last book on it was the last one. I want more!

[KristineHappyMom]

Karlsson-on-the-roof!

[craftymissbeth]

I am really, really, excited for The Giver. I keep watching the trailer. I am only disappointed that she said her last book on it was the last one. I want more!

Wait. What?! How did I not hear about this?! *squee*

I absolutely love The Giver lovethislovethislovethis

[craftymissbeth]

OMIGOSH I have goosebumps I'm so excited for The Giver ::

Except... I know they usually change things to make the story better for movie adaptation, but I don't remember Jonas and the baby being snatched up by an aircraft :confused:

Oh well... still so excited!


ETA: ugh, nevermind. My bubble has been popped. I'm seeing a LOT of changes. The first half or so of the movie definitely should be black and white, for one. I'm still going to watch it, but I'm not nearly as excited as I was.

ETA: ok, I guess it IS partly in b&w? I'm so confused I want to LOVE this movie so badly because the book is by far one of my favorites.

[Rachel]

It seems like it is in black and white, I saw a clip where everything was b&w except the hair and the apple.

They also made the kids older. At first I just looked at the preview and thought "wow, they look older" and it bugged me. But then I saw they actually made them 16. So it still bugs me, but at least they advanced them to 16 and aren't having kids looking 16 playing 11 / 12 year olds.

She needs to write another book. I loved the first part of Son but the rest of it... blah. I want to know what happened in the original community after he left!

[craftymissbeth]

It seems like it is in black and white, I saw a clip where everything was b&w except the hair and the apple.

They also made the kids older. At first I just looked at the preview and thought "wow, they look older" and it bugged me. But then I saw they actually made them 16. So it still bugs me, but at least they advanced them to 16 and aren't having kids looking 16 playing 11 / 12 year olds.

She needs to write another book. I loved the first part of Son but the rest of it... blah. I want to know what happened in the original community after he left!

Oh, ok I see it now! I watched the featurette and it does look like it's partly in B&W, which is awesome.

It does bother me that they're older, but maybe that's because the book touches on sexuality with the "stirrings" and they felt the audience would feel uncomfortable with 12 & 13 year olds experiencing it?? IDK, just my way of justifying that change so I can handle it

I want to know what happened to the community, too. But, it looks like Jonas and the baby were snatched up by an airplane thing... so maybe the ending is different from the book and the story will continue on?

[Rachel]

Yeah I'm guessing more to appeal to the "teen" audience and not come across as a "kid" movie (since with the themes I'm sure it's not getting a "G" rating....), they had to advance the age to make teens want to come. Teens are not like us old age geeks who would have no problem going to see a movie about 12 year olds

[Tdhmom]

My Sister's Keeper by Jodi Picoult They totally changed the ending and the ending was what made it such an awesome book. It was mine and my daughters favorite book so when the movie came out we went to the theaters to see it. When it was over we just sat there in disbelief. I don't understand how an author can ok a screenplay when they totally change your story and point of view. I haven't read a Jodi Picoult novel since then. Hopefully some day I will get over it!

You need to read her book The Pact. It's eye opening. A lot of mixed reviews about it but it kept me reading.

I haven't seen the Fault in our Stars yet but just read the book and really enjoyed it!

[CedarCreek]

I am also sooo excited for The Giver! Although, I did not picture Jeff Bridges. I pictured more of an Ian Mckellan.

[Jennie M. Martin]

Well, I loved the book Percy Jackson: The Sea of Monsters by Rick Riordan. Movie was also average. I mean movie doesn't present a world with depth or originality... but as far as cinematic adaptations of young adult novels go, it thankfully strikes the right tone.