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Q. What book that hasn't been turned into a movie (yet) would you most like to see make it to the big screen, and who would you like cast as your favorite character?
Wow, this is a hard one for me. I used to get really excited whenever any of the books I loved were going to be turned into movies, now not so much. I have seen books that I have loved and cherished, completely ruined because they either cast the wrong people or they changed the plot so that I don't even recognize it anymore. So I honestly don't know what I would pick that I would be okay with "Hollywood" changing.
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I agree with you not wanting to watch the movie. Because sometimes or most of the times the movie would suck. Great answer.
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ReplyDeleteHopping through. I know what you mean. It's always nervewracking that Hollywood will ruin a great story.
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It's hard isn't it. Even when it's a contemporary story such as One for the Money, there's always the worry that they will hollywood-ize the story. And when it's paranormal I always worry that they won't have the budget to pull off the special effects needed (see the first few hp's for examples)
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I can totally see where you're coming with that. I've seen a lot of good books become terrible films. :/ Sometimes they work out okay, sometimes not.
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I agree. I'm feeling that way about the Stephanie Plum series. It isn't out yet but I've seen trailers and I'm very upset with the casting.
ReplyDeleteI agree that certain books cannot be made into movies, as it would completely ruin them. However, my choice, I think, would be perfect...
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You are so right! Hollywood has recked alot of great books.But sometimes because of the movie someone will pick up the too!
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I have to agree with you for some things, but some movies that have been adapted from books have been really good! Twilight and Harry Potter off the top of my head. I thought they did a great job with those.
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ReplyDeleteI used to get really annoyed when my favorite books were turned into movies, but now not so much. I've developed this attitude that they are two different forms of entertainment and I will always cherish the books over the movies no matter what. I get excited for the movies because I like to see the different interpretations and to see it in live action. :) I can always read the book and see my own "movie" in my head the way I want it whenever I want to also. :P Hehe.
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You've made a really good point. Hollywood takes a lot of liberty with books and really manipulates the story into what they think will be a money maker and not necessarily staying true to the original story. I was so sad when Sarah Dessen's book(s) were made into How to Deal. They really weren't anything like her novels, which are FANTASTIC and would have been find on their own! So you're definitely right, I'd much rather keep a story to its pages if the big screen is just going to ruin it!
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