Movies that should have been books

[Violanthe]

Are there any movies you've seen recently that showed promise but fell short? Films that seemed restricted within their medium? Stories that you thought could have been better told in written form?

 

[FrodoLIVES]

Nice question....awesome. I'm the first to respond. One movie that I thought really would have been better as a book is The Butterfly Effect. I read the novelized version, but it's really not the same as a "true book" if you know what I mean. It had great ideas and it's still one of my favorite movies.
What would you change?
I saw The Butterfly Effect 2 in Blockbuster. I'll probably see it, but it's quite possibly just another attempt by the media to drain my wallet with bad movies.

 

[BnB]

I guess that I'm going to kind of twirk your question. (sorry) but when I saw your thread, it just reminded me of a book that I read, that I think would be a great movie. Letters For Emily by Camron Wright. Its got it all, Love, break-up, the Alzheimer's father, suspense, you have to try to figure out some puzzles it really makes you think!! It would just be a great movie!

 

[Violanthe]

Nice question....awesome. I'm the first to respond. One movie that I thought really would have been better as a book is The Butterfly Effect. I read the novelized version, but it's really not the same as a "true book" if you know what I mean. It had great ideas and it's still one of my favorite movies.

This is precisely what I mean in asking this question. Thanks for "getting it" right away.

I felt this way about the movie Constantine. I don't know if it was based on a book, but I remember after watching it, I felt like they built up such an interested concept, but within the scope of the movie they just didn't have time to explore it properly.

 

[Ronny]

This is precisely what I mean in asking this question. Thanks for "getting it" right away.

I felt this way about the movie Constantine. I don't know if it was based on a book, but I remember after watching it, I felt like they built up such an interested concept, but within the scope of the movie they just didn't have time to explore it properly.

I think Constentine was based on a comic/graphic novel, I've not read it but my husband has.

I think the Butterfly Effect was a great movie and I would have read the book. Another that I would have read would be the Village.

I know there's been a few that I have looked for the book after watching and been disappointed to not find one but I can't think of more right now.

 

[Notibuti]

Can I cheat and mention a movie that should have stayed a book instead? Okay, here it goes (I'm so going to be outcasted for this) ...

Lord of the Rings

*starts moving ceaselessly and rapidly to dodge torrent of flying objects*

 

[Notibuti]

wow. It that's not a violent reaction to my comment, I don't know what is. Hah!

 

[DATo]

The Red Violin - which just happens to be my favorite movie of all time.

Nothing "fell short" in this movie, it was totally amazing, but I would have loved to have experienced it in book format as well.

If you have not seen this movie do yourself a favor and experience it. You will thank me later.

 

[Blindsided]

The Red Violin - which just happens to be my favorite movie of all time.

Nothing "fell short" in this movie, it was totally amazing, but I would have loved to have experienced it in book format as well.

If you have not seen this movie do yourself a favor and experience it. You will thank me later.

Ah that movie is awesome. I'm surprised it wasn't a book first honestly haha.

 

[Conscious Bob]

I felt this way about the movie Constantine. I don't know if it was based on a book, but I remember after watching it, I felt like they built up such an interested concept, but within the scope of the movie they just didn't have time to explore it properly.

Alan Moore the writer of Constantine has had a lot to say on this very subject. He doesn't like his own projects being turned into movies.

 

[Giu]

Last year I was certain that existed the book of "Dead poets society"

 

[Roxbrough]

I understand what you mean exactly, but I find I think the opposite way around.
I have read so many books that would make super films and wonder why filmakers keep re-making certain titles when there is such a wealth of material out there?

Can I cheat and mention a movie that should have stayed a book instead? Okay, here it goes (I'm so going to be outcasted for this) ...

Lord of the Rings

*starts moving ceaselessly and rapidly to dodge torrent of flying objects*

Even though I love the films I do see your point, I felt exactly the same way about Dune.



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[Meadow337]

I understand what you mean exactly, but I find I think the opposite way around.
I have read so many books that would make super films and wonder why filmakers keep re-making certain titles when there is such a wealth of material out there?

Even though I love the films I do see your point, I felt exactly the same way about Dune.

Dune was one of the worst adaptations of the story, of any story EVER! Dino De Laurentis just got it all wrong! That is a book that is crying out for a remake.