Anonymous
Post 05/27/2013 19:36     Subject: Movie Version that is better than the book...
Apocalypse Now.

I could not STAND Heart of Darkness.
Anonymous
Post 05/27/2013 19:36     Subject: Movie Version that is better than the book...
Anonymous wrote:Out of Africa


YES! That was an interminable book.
Anonymous
Post 05/27/2013 19:34     Subject: Movie Version that is better than the book...
Out of Africa
Anonymous
Post 05/27/2013 19:30     Subject: Re:Movie Version that is better than the book...
Anonymous wrote:The Devil Wears Prada -- book is meh, but the clothes and cast (esp. Meryl Streep, Emily Blunt, and Giselle Bundchen in a cameo) make the movie really fun.
+1
Anonymous
Post 05/27/2013 19:13     Subject: Movie Version that is better than the book...
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:Girl with the Dragon Tattoo.


I agree! (Though I haven't seen the Swedish version). I thought the book had too many dull subplots. The movie cut those and just stuck to the interesting storyline.

And I completely disagree (respectfully) with the posters above who said Gone With the Wind, True Blood, Emma, To Kill A Mockingbird, and Gatsby (all versions) were better than the books.


Swedish version was better than the American. Noomi Rapace nailed the character.
Anonymous
Post 05/27/2013 18:50     Subject: Movie Version that is better than the book...
Kings Row
Anonymous
Post 05/27/2013 18:50     Subject: Movie Version that is better than the book...
Bridget Jones's Diary
liked the book, loved the movie
Anonymous
Post 05/27/2013 18:49     Subject: Movie Version that is better than the book...
Anonymous wrote:To Kill a Mockingbird- I'd say the film and book are even.


nah
Film leaves out WAY too many important scenes, as the book goes deeper than Tom Robinson.

even so, love the film
Anonymous
Post 05/27/2013 18:49     Subject: Movie Version that is better than the book...
Anonymous wrote:Mildred Pierce (Joan Crawford version)


+ 1
Anonymous
Post 05/27/2013 18:45     Subject: Movie Version that is better than the book...
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:Great Gatsby.


Please tell me you are speaking of the Robert Redford version...


No, Im talking about the Baz Lurhman one


Oy.
Anonymous
Post 05/27/2013 17:31     Subject: Movie Version that is better than the book...
Anonymous wrote:Girl with the Dragon Tattoo.


I agree! (Though I haven't seen the Swedish version). I thought the book had too many dull subplots. The movie cut those and just stuck to the interesting storyline.

And I completely disagree (respectfully) with the posters above who said Gone With the Wind, True Blood, Emma, To Kill A Mockingbird, and Gatsby (all versions) were better than the books.
Anonymous
Post 05/27/2013 17:18     Subject: Movie Version that is better than the book...
Anonymous wrote:White Oleander.

As for 12:16 - usually true, but at least with WO, the director made some better choices than I would ever have imagined, and even in some cases than the author chose, yet the movie remained totally true to the book.

Can't believe you mentioned White Oleander; just finished watching it. The movie is good, excellent acting, but leaves out whole and important parts of the book. Kinda torn about this one.
Anonymous
Post 05/27/2013 17:17     Subject: Movie Version that is better than the book...
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:Great Gatsby.


Please tell me you are speaking of the Robert Redford version...


No, Im talking about the Baz Lurhman one
Anonymous
Post 05/27/2013 17:15     Subject: Movie Version that is better than the book...
Anonymous wrote:Gone with the Wind

The Godfather

Not only was The Godfather poorly written but it is one of the most misogynistic tomes I've ever slogged through. Puzo describes women like they are different creatures from outer space. The movie uplifted the book. That's saying a lot.
Anonymous
Post 05/27/2013 17:14     Subject: Movie Version that is better than the book...
Anonymous wrote:Atonement. I hated the book, but actually quite enjoyed the movie.


Opposite for me.