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re: Which Movies Were Actually Much Better Than The Books?
Posted on 1/21/13 at 12:48 pm to elposter
Posted on 1/21/13 at 12:48 pm to elposter
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To be fair. The Godfather (the movie) is universally near the top of the greatest films of all times lists. The book does make many best of lists.
Because there aren't that many movies. Books have been around for thousands of years. There is more competition to be the best book than the best movie.
This post was edited on 1/21/13 at 12:51 pm
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Posted on 1/21/13 at 12:49 pm to elposter
Shawshank Redemption, even though I liked the book a lot.
I think I liked Fight Club the book better than the movie. Same with American Psycho, though I really liked that movie.
I think I liked Fight Club the book better than the movie. Same with American Psycho, though I really liked that movie.
Posted on 1/21/13 at 12:55 pm to ProjectP2294
quote:I've read the book at least 4 times and I'm smh. It's not even close imo. I think even Palahniuk basically said the movie was better. And I really liked the book.
I think I liked Fight Club the book better than the movie.
This post was edited on 1/21/13 at 12:58 pm
Posted on 1/21/13 at 12:56 pm to boom roasted
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Because there aren't that many movies. Books have been around for thousands of years.
Fair point. Limit to 20th century lists if you like, my general point is still the same. The Godfather (the movie) is iconic - one of the best of its art form ever. The book is good, but not in the same rarified air as the movie relatively speaking.
I'm not saying I necessarily agree, but I don't think the poster who nominated The Godfather in this thread is way off base.
Posted on 1/21/13 at 1:05 pm to elposter
Mario Puzo is a relatively mediocre writer. For those defending the book, have you ever read it or any of Mario Puzo's other stuff? It's wretched.
Posted on 1/21/13 at 1:07 pm to PurpleandGold Motown
I read Omerta, and it wasn't all that good.
Posted on 1/21/13 at 1:07 pm to PurpleandGold Motown
I loved the book. Haven't read his other stuff.
ETA: I don't understand how The Godfather the book can be wretched when the movie follows the book.
ETA: I don't understand how The Godfather the book can be wretched when the movie follows the book.
This post was edited on 1/21/13 at 1:13 pm
Posted on 1/21/13 at 1:08 pm to HerbEaverstinks
Gone With the Wind
Frankenstein
Ben-Hur
Psycho
The Princess Bride
Jaws
Frankenstein
Ben-Hur
Psycho
The Princess Bride
Jaws
Posted on 1/21/13 at 1:11 pm to Master of Sinanju
Never read it, but my parents always say that Forrest Gump film is so much better than book.
Posted on 1/21/13 at 1:14 pm to bamafan425
Tokyo Drift
Posted on 1/21/13 at 1:16 pm to Master of Sinanju
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Frankenstein
That's interesting. Mary Shelley's Frankenstein is considered to be a classic.
Posted on 1/21/13 at 1:26 pm to elposter
jaws the movie is much better than the book. the book was horrible.
iirc, the godfather book contained alot of the godfather 2 movie storyline. godfather book>either movie.
iirc, the godfather book contained alot of the godfather 2 movie storyline. godfather book>either movie.
Posted on 1/21/13 at 1:29 pm to 632627
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iirc, the godfather book contained alot of the godfather 2 movie storyline
It did. It talked about Don Corleone's beginnings.
Posted on 1/21/13 at 1:32 pm to boom roasted
The Mist
Posted on 1/21/13 at 1:32 pm to HerbEaverstinks
Field of Dreams
eta: Forest Gump is a close second.
eta: Forest Gump is a close second.
This post was edited on 1/21/13 at 1:38 pm
Posted on 1/21/13 at 1:41 pm to elposter
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To be fair. The Godfather (the movie) is universally near the top of the greatest films of all times lists. The book does make many best of lists.
I was a film major in college, the Godfather is the only perfect movie I've ever seen. I enjoy the book, but the movie is light years better.
Posted on 1/21/13 at 1:43 pm to boom roasted
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The Godfather
WTF
The Godfather and Godfather II are 2 of the greatest movies ever made, the book is a decent pulp novel.
Posted on 1/21/13 at 1:43 pm to SHough610
Film major weighing in. Discussion over.
Posted on 1/21/13 at 1:49 pm to boom roasted
Hah, I'm not that pedantic or stereotypical. I used to frick with people at school by saying that Arnold should have gotten a Best Actor nominee for Terminator 2. I actually kind of believe that, by the way.
Posted on 1/21/13 at 1:49 pm to HerbEaverstinks
Perks of Being a Wallflower
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