That book TOTALLY ruined the movie...
Can a movie "ruin" a book?
The list of books I've heard fans complain of being "ruined" by their filmic translation is seemingly endless and ranges wildly from James Bond to James and the Giant Peach. The popularity or critical success of the movie seems to stand somewhat apart from the reaction of the dedicated fans. And I have to admit that upon hearing that one of my favorite books will be set to film, I too sometimes find my teeth grinding.
Why is that?
Read more and join the discussion of books and their movies at Pages to Type Before I Sleep... a blog about books, writing, technology and literary culture.
The list of books I've heard fans complain of being "ruined" by their filmic translation is seemingly endless and ranges wildly from James Bond to James and the Giant Peach. The popularity or critical success of the movie seems to stand somewhat apart from the reaction of the dedicated fans. And I have to admit that upon hearing that one of my favorite books will be set to film, I too sometimes find my teeth grinding.
Why is that?
Read more and join the discussion of books and their movies at Pages to Type Before I Sleep... a blog about books, writing, technology and literary culture.
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