Actually, the Pride and Prejudice mini series from the 1990's is one of the best.
And the Lord of the Rings movies, while fabulous, really play loose with the book, especially with Faramir's characterization, and the battle at Helm's Deep. The movie of "The Two Towers" is particularly annoying that way. Still fabulous movies, but...as one who loves those books....
[2] I just finished the first book of the trilogy and I didn't find that it was too far off the mark.
My husband only had to read the last chapter or two before we both picked up with the second book.
LOTR and Harry Potter are great. I'm very interested to see how "The Lightning Thief" fares. GREAT books for all of you greek mythology lovers that are willing to read young adult books!
I'm with [10] - The Pride and Prejudice mini-series was well done. I liked both the mini-series and the later movie. The movie did take several liberties, but personally I enjoyed the adaptation.
IndyErnieJ | Total Votes: 170
17 Comments
Deniz
Posted on Sat Jul 05, 2008 07:58 AM |
The Godfather?
runart
Posted on Sat Jul 05, 2008 07:58 AM |
Golden Compass book to film is a travesty.
soccer_ref
Posted on Sat Jul 05, 2008 09:21 AM |
I'm gonna have to say a tie between Harry Potter and Lord of the Rings. Both are excellent, with painstaking attention to detail.
redneon
Posted on Sat Jul 05, 2008 11:03 AM |
One Flew over the Cuckoo's Nest.
trumanj
Posted on Sat Jul 05, 2008 11:53 AM |
to kill a mockingbird
lynnyj
Posted on Sat Jul 05, 2008 11:55 AM |
Jane Eyre (PBS) or Oliver Twist (PBS)
British adoptions always stay true to the story.
tdawgxgib
Posted on Sat Jul 05, 2008 12:48 PM |
Curious George. They nailed his curiosity. He's just so darn curious.
capkincaid
Posted on Sat Jul 05, 2008 01:06 PM |
Battlefield Earth!!!!!
Well maybe not.
How about A Christmas Story, Based of the book titled In God We Trust, All Others Pay Cash.
theChony
Posted on Sat Jul 05, 2008 03:13 PM |
Didn't know there were 2 Dunes, thanks for the tip.
knittr1
Posted on Sat Jul 05, 2008 04:14 PM |
Actually, the Pride and Prejudice mini series from the 1990's is one of the best.
And the Lord of the Rings movies, while fabulous, really play loose with the book, especially with Faramir's characterization, and the battle at Helm's Deep. The movie of "The Two Towers" is particularly annoying that way. Still fabulous movies, but...as one who loves those books....
jami1kenob
Posted on Sat Jul 05, 2008 06:47 PM |
[2] I just finished the first book of the trilogy and I didn't find that it was too far off the mark.
My husband only had to read the last chapter or two before we both picked up with the second book.
LOTR and Harry Potter are great. I'm very interested to see how "The Lightning Thief" fares. GREAT books for all of you greek mythology lovers that are willing to read young adult books!
bcgrote
Posted on Sat Jul 05, 2008 07:19 PM |
K-Pax.
A.I.
Not!
Gone with the wind, hello!!!!
Player
Posted on Sat Jul 05, 2008 09:33 PM |
Hunt for Red October
l44fox
Posted on Sun Jul 06, 2008 09:29 PM |
Gone with the wind, but then I would think that is before most everyone one's time.
leadfoot
Posted on Mon Jul 07, 2008 07:02 PM |
The screen adaptations of Sherlock Holmes starring Jeremy Brett
Only time I've not been disappointed
dkeith
Posted on Tue Jul 08, 2008 04:34 AM |
Princess Bride or 2001
slightlyslapdash
Posted on Mon Jul 14, 2008 12:35 PM |
I'm with [10] - The Pride and Prejudice mini-series was well done. I liked both the mini-series and the later movie. The movie did take several liberties, but personally I enjoyed the adaptation.
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