Six Films Better Than the Books They’re Based On
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Isn't the book super pro-fascism?
Yes, Knowing Better has done a great analysis on such
17:52 for the book
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While not a book, The Boys tv show is vastly better than the original comics it’s based on.
That's because the original comic is pure Garth Ennis trash. It's just edgy for edginess sake with nothing to actually say beyond "celebrity culture bad".
The show still has an edginess problem, but it is much better and has a more or less coherent viewpoint.
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One should read his other works, it's been a while so not super fresh in my memory but I remember being enthralled by them at the time. Not exactly kid friendly stuff though, do be warned.
"Guts" still hauts me to this day. 20 years after I read it
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We asked The Atlantic’s writers and editors: What’s a film adaptation that’s better than the book?
The article explains why they consider the movies Jurassic Park, The Talented Mr. Ripley, Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy, The Devil Wears Prada, The Social Network, and Clear and Present Danger each to be better than their source material.
What Dreams May Come. I love the movie. Could barely make it through the book.
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V for Vendetta.
The original graphic novel is good, but very dated to the feel of the Thatcher years.
The film has aged a lot better and it smoothed out the pacing, making it much more enjoyable IMO.
I agree. I read the comics after the movie and while I enjoyed them, imo the movie was better.
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Idk I quite liked the book Jurassic Park, moreso than the movie I think but tbf it is a great movie too.
At 13 years old, I finished the book on the way to watch the movie. I had been reading it for a few weeks. Great book. Imo, they're too close for me to judge which is better.
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The screenplay for the Princess Bride was written by the writer of the book iirc and just seems like a later draft of the same story but edited to be much better. And with the added bonus of having absolutely iconic performances.
I can't tell if you're making a very subtle joke with a straight face and your tongue in your cheek or if you really haven't actually read the book. The irony is just fucking delicious. I prefer S. Morgenstern's original text.
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"Guts" still hauts me to this day. 20 years after I read it
Yep that one and "Rant" are the two that I still remember but I think I read a couple more.
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Under the Skin. I love the movie. It is so evocative, and some of the imagery is incredibly disturbing without depicting traditional screen violence. The book isn't bad, but it's much more straightforward and simple by comparison. I think Jonathan Glazer really elevated the material, as he does with every movie he makes.
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