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[quote=Anonymous]ITA agree with PP who cited The Godfather as an example of a movie that is better than the book and those who cited Gatsby for the reverse. What makes the film version of The Godfather work is the gorgeous cinematography and design, the editing and the superb acting, all of which elevate a rather plodding text (let's just get to the next plot point) to a very high level of popular entertainment. Conversely, the film versions of Gatsby emphasize imagery over character development and theme, distilling a profoundly true story of a young person's disillusionment and search for meaning into a 2-hour fashion show. The fashion show might be fun to watch -- although you can look at Ralph Lauren and Tiffany advertisements while you flip through Vogue at the hair salon -- but it's forgettable; Gatsby is not. [/quote]
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