i would say that the movies adaptations of books suk
except The Shaw Shank Redemption one of my favorite movies of all time
i would say that the movies adaptations of books suk
except The Shaw Shank Redemption one of my favorite movies of all time
For the most part, a movie can never top a book, but there are those rare occasions where the movie is acctually quite good
A movie can never match a good book, but The Shawshank Redemption, Stand By Me, The Green Mile and Misery where close enough...!
Yes, The Green Mile will be a big favourite for me as long as I live. Tom Hanks was simply amazing.
Roland would have understood.
the only movie I can think of that is better than the book is Rebecca.
Ask not what bears can do for you, but what you can do for bears. (razz)
When one is in agreement with bears one is always correct. (mae)
bears are back!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
I loved the Narnia movie more than the book. Maybe because first I saw the movie and after that I read the book. The book was good too but somehow the movie could get me into that world more.
Roland would have understood.
Did you read the series Letti?
"It's his eyes, Roland thought. They were wide and terrible, the eyes of a dragon in human form" - Roland seeing the Crimson King for the first time.
"When the King comes and the Tower falls, sai, all such pretty things as yours will be broken. Then there will be darkness and nothing but the howl of Discordia and the cries of the can toi" - From Song of Susannah
Just the second book.Originally Posted by All_Hail_The_Crimson_King
Roland would have understood.
I am planning to.
Roland would have understood.
I liked the Narnia books too. You should totally read them, I got them last year all together in one large book. Good stuff! The movie translated fairly well too.
Hear them! Hear them! Letti, if you'd like, I'll fly you over to the US in my private jet and you can buy the whole series here while I give you a whirlwind tour of the States in my stretch limo. Only caveat is that you have to leave your boyfriend at home.
"It's his eyes, Roland thought. They were wide and terrible, the eyes of a dragon in human form" - Roland seeing the Crimson King for the first time.
"When the King comes and the Tower falls, sai, all such pretty things as yours will be broken. Then there will be darkness and nothing but the howl of Discordia and the cries of the can toi" - From Song of Susannah
Maybe there's just too much recovering Catholic in me, but I totally hated The Lion, The Witch, and the Wardrobe. I refuse to see the movie. I felt like I was getting a sermon shoved down my throat.I liked the Narnia books too. You should totally read them, I got them last year all together in one large book. Good stuff! The movie translated fairly well too.
"People, especially children, aren't measured by their IQ. What's important about them is whether they're good or bad, and these children are bad." ~ Alan Bernard
"You needn't die happy when your day comes, but you must die satisfied, for you have lived your life from beginning to end and ka is always served." ~ Roland Deschain
You must have REALLY loved The Last Battle then..
"It's his eyes, Roland thought. They were wide and terrible, the eyes of a dragon in human form" - Roland seeing the Crimson King for the first time.
"When the King comes and the Tower falls, sai, all such pretty things as yours will be broken. Then there will be darkness and nothing but the howl of Discordia and the cries of the can toi" - From Song of Susannah
i never realy liked narnia movie so i didnt read the books but since every one likes them i should give the books a try
I thought the movie was awful. My sister and I went through the whole movie cracking jokes and giggling like crazy.
A true firewasp ninja would never wear such a ridiculous sweater.
There's logic in nonsense.
Give me all the bacon and eggs you have.
You must have REALLY loved The Last Battle then..
I think people can find religion in any book they go looking for it. I'm not very religious and although I can understand other's points on its appearance in the Narnia books, it never crossed my mind when reading the series. I just enjoy a good story.
Good point Monte, although I believe CS Lewis intentionally wrote the Narnia Chronicles that way
You're right to believe that.Good point Monte, although I believe CS Lewis intentionally wrote the Narnia Chronicles that way
"It's his eyes, Roland thought. They were wide and terrible, the eyes of a dragon in human form" - Roland seeing the Crimson King for the first time.
"When the King comes and the Tower falls, sai, all such pretty things as yours will be broken. Then there will be darkness and nothing but the howl of Discordia and the cries of the can toi" - From Song of Susannah
Yeah, it was just too glaringly obvious to me, so much so that it took me out of the story. Oh well.
"People, especially children, aren't measured by their IQ. What's important about them is whether they're good or bad, and these children are bad." ~ Alan Bernard
"You needn't die happy when your day comes, but you must die satisfied, for you have lived your life from beginning to end and ka is always served." ~ Roland Deschain
I tend to separate the movie from the written tale and treat each differently - As long as the major themes are not messed with I am OK with Director's changes, etc.. I would always rather read the book first and watch the movie second! As an example I liked Dreamcatcher and I liked the movie although I was irritated at how they treated Duddits. And I have read a quote from Stephen King that he absolutely loved the Movie version! Go figure!
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