Book--->Movie

CuteKitten2C · 03-16-2006, 07:43 AM

I wasn't really sure whether to stick this in here or in the movies room so if it needs to be moved so be it.

Are there any books that you have read that you really wish they would make a movie out of? Or does that ruin the books for you?

Gilgar · 03-16-2006, 03:02 PM

Alot of times when they make a book into a movie they don't do a good job. But If there was one book they made into a movie, providing they did it right (my way), it would be Dean Koontz Watchers.

silencer69 · 03-16-2006, 04:11 PM

The entire Anita Blake series
Stranger in a strange land
the entire Sonja Blue series
select Battletech novels
The moon is a harsh mistress

Johnboat · 03-16-2006, 04:14 PM

Stephen King's; 'Dark Tower' series or 'The Stand'.

His books translate to the screen so well. If the director just follows the book, it's so easy, King uses so much description and is so long winded. King movies have sucked if the director tries to get creative and strays for the source material.

I know the ‘The Stand’ has been done before on TV and is my favorite TV mini-series. However, I’d like to see it done justice on the big screen, high production cost, trilogy format.

With the recent success of LOTR and Harry Potter it is a possibility.

Which also makes a ‘Dark Tower’ movie series possible, though more ambitious.

Gilgar · 03-16-2006, 08:03 PM

The best King book to movie production was Green Mile. They did a damn good job on it.

**ByteMeHere** · 03-23-2006, 05:57 PM

I think the Notebook was redone WAY better than the book. After seeing the movie, I wanted to read the book, and the book sucked. (which is highly unsual)

If I were to chose a specific book that I think would make a good movie, I would have to say.... Ted Dekker with his book Three.

actually, every single book of his that I have read would make a good movie actually. Depending on the director ofcourse.

CuteKitten2C · 03-23-2006, 07:11 PM

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Originally Posted by ByteMeHere

I think the Notebook was redone WAY better than the book. After seeing the movie, I wanted to read the book, and the book sucked. (which is highly unsual)
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I agree. I thought the movie was MUCH better.

purple_fusion_87 · 03-24-2006, 08:20 AM

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Originally Posted by Gilgar

The best King book to movie production was Green Mile. They did a damn good job on it.

yea i loved that movie...and what about dreamcatcher

CuteKitten2C · 03-24-2006, 08:22 AM

I really liked the Green Mile but I wasn't big on Dreamcatcher.

CuteKitten2C · 03-24-2006, 08:25 AM

Did they ever make a movie from "A Wrinkle in Time"? If they did, I need to see it and if they haven't I think they should.

garage*girl · 03-24-2006, 08:34 AM

I think the movies ruin the book, I have read "White Oleander" like 5 times and then watched the movie and that just ruined it for me because the book was way better.

purple_fusion_87 · 03-24-2006, 09:03 AM

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Originally Posted by garage*girl

I think the movies ruin the book, I have read "White Oleander" like 5 times and then watched the movie and that just ruined it for me because the book was way better.

yea sometimes the movies do...cause when your reading the book you get a mental image...and when you see the movie its nothing like what you thought..and it makes you disappointed.

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Johnboat Mondu's Sperm Bank Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Washington Age: 28 Posts: 3,345 My Mood:	Stephen King's; 'Dark Tower' series or 'The Stand'. His books translate to the screen so well. If the director just follows the book, it's so easy, King uses so much description and is so long winded. King movies have sucked if the director tries to get creative and strays for the source material. I know the ‘The Stand’ has been done before on TV and is my favorite TV mini-series. However, I’d like to see it done justice on the big screen, high production cost, trilogy format. With the recent success of LOTR and Harry Potter it is a possibility. Which also makes a ‘Dark Tower’ movie series possible, though more ambitious. __________________ My cult like following is now taking applications.

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Gilgar Brandon 1st Blood, Part 2 Join Date: May 2005 Location: Missouri Age: 21 Posts: 2,499 My Mood:	The best King book to movie production was Green Mile. They did a damn good job on it. __________________ A dragon you say? I poke him in the eye with my stick of pokeing +2 Note: No trees were killed in the sending of this message, but a large number of electrons were terribly inconvenienced.

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ByteMeHere Bam's Bish Site Owner Join Date: May 2004 Location: Private Age: 30 Posts: 1,070 My Mood:	I think the Notebook was redone WAY better than the book. After seeing the movie, I wanted to read the book, and the book sucked. (which is highly unsual) If I were to chose a specific book that I think would make a good movie, I would have to say.... Ted Dekker with his book Three. actually, every single book of his that I have read would make a good movie actually. Depending on the director ofcourse. __________________

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