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**puzzlebox** · 01/20/2011, 08:25 pm

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Originally Posted by Alcoremortis

I thought that The Thirteenth Warrior was a pretty good adaptation of Eaters of the Dead.

I wasn't aware of that one... let me rephrase to "Crichton movie adaptations are often (but not always) disappointing". Same as any other author really.

Alcoremortis · 01/20/2011, 08:36 pm

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Originally Posted by puzzlebox

I wasn't aware of that one... let me rephrase to "Crichton movie adaptations are often (but not always) disappointing". Same as any other author really.

Well, to be honest, it's not a very well known film. Good, though. Made me feel like a Viking.

Rather Dashing · 01/21/2011, 06:05 am

Can't we just say "Literary adaptations are a gamble at best"?

Secret Fawful · 01/21/2011, 06:29 am

Ladies and gentlemen I present to you the worst book to film adaption of all time-

YOU DO NOT CUT OUT THE MAIN CHARACTER OF THE BOOK FROM THE MOVIE.

Avistew · 01/21/2011, 07:12 am

I think I've been told the King rule was that movie adapted from his novels tend to be bad while movies adapted from his short stories tend to be good.

Honestly, I could see that with most adaptations. Books are a much more dense media, movies aren't that long, I could see how a short story would convert well into a movie, but a full-length novel would work better as, say a TV series.

taumel · 01/21/2011, 02:25 pm

The Graduate 10/10, more than just a movie.

JedExodus · 01/27/2011, 09:48 am

No Country for Old Men - It's good, but is it four Oscars good? I give it 8/10. Maybe would've gave it a point more if i'd been paying attention to Tommy Lee Jones at the end and not fiddling with the alarm on my phone

Origami · 01/27/2011, 09:54 am

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I think I've been told the King rule was that movie adapted from his novels tend to be bad while movies adapted from his short stories tend to be good.

It and Mysery would like to have a word with you.

Secret Fawful · 01/27/2011, 11:20 am

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Originally Posted by Origami

It and Mysery would like to have a word with you.

IT is horrible, with the only redeeming quality being Tim Curry, who is just there to be hilarious. I'll be glad to have a word with IT though. Maybe I'll make it cry.

taumel · 01/27/2011, 11:55 am

Speaking of Tim Curry, how about The Rocky Horror Picture Show? The soundtrack is brilliant, it's full of wonderful weird ideas and the end is touching but the film has its meh moments as well. 8-9/10?

ShaggE · 01/27/2011, 12:07 pm

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Originally Posted by Secret Fawful

IT is horrible, with the only redeeming quality being Tim Curry, who is just there to be hilarious. I'll be glad to have a word with IT though. Maybe I'll make it cry.

Ooh, me too! I wanna call it unpleasant things!

Really though, the book is so damn good that I can't even stand to watch the movie.

Secret Fawful · 01/27/2011, 12:09 pm

The soundtrack to the Rocky Horror Picture Show is more addicting to listen to than it should be, and with Tim Curry in it as well, how could you go wrong?

taumel · 01/27/2011, 12:12 pm

How would you rate the film?

Btw i'm always confused by these two names. Do you adore Tim Curry or Jim Carrey or both of them?

JedExodus · 01/27/2011, 12:24 pm

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Originally Posted by Secret Fawful

The soundtrack to the Rocky Horror Picture Show is more addicting to listen to than it should be?

I am sorry, but this has been bugging me for months. Is that really proper grammar?

Also I hate how the word grammar and grammer are rife for a grammer error of their own.

hurr hurr

Secret Fawful · 01/27/2011, 01:11 pm

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Originally Posted by JedExodus

I am sorry, but this has been bugging me for months. Is that really proper grammar?

I'll misuse grammar to my liking and you'll STFU when I do it, you Cowboy Bebop-hating paddy.

Remolay · 01/27/2011, 01:18 pm

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Originally Posted by Avistew

I think I've been told the King rule was that movie adapted from his novels tend to be bad while movies adapted from his short stories tend to be good.

Children of the corn is an exception, and that spawned 6 sequels somehow.

Banned User · 01/28/2011, 12:30 pm

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Originally Posted by Avistew

I think I've been told the King rule was that movie adapted from his novels tend to be bad while movies adapted from his short stories tend to be good.

Honestly, I could see that with most adaptations. Books are a much more dense media, movies aren't that long, I could see how a short story would convert well into a movie, but a full-length novel would work better as, say a TV series.

The Shining is great. As far as TV series I still think the vampire at the end of the original Salem's Lot is one of the creepiest ever put on film.

I think the rule is any movie based off King after the late 80's is a flop. Carrie, Cujo, Christine, Stand by me & Dead zone are all good movies IMO. With a few flops in between like Firestarter.

corruptbiggins · 01/28/2011, 12:42 pm

I've always liked the miniseries of The Langoliers. Though mainly just because Dean Stockwell is in it.

JedExodus · 01/28/2011, 03:32 pm

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Originally Posted by Secret Fawful

I'll misuse grammar to my liking and you'll STFU when I do it, you Cowboy Bebop-hating paddy.

I don't hate it, I just haven't watched it yet, too busy cutting turf and cleaning pig shite off my tractor. I MAY just stream it this weekend though, I was thinking about it

Anyway, being a paddy isn't too bad, we're 'the niggers of Europe' yo!

DrRocketGenius · 01/28/2011, 04:55 pm

Scott Pilgrim vs the World - 9/10

Definitely enjoyed it. Should have seen it a while ago.

01/21/2011, 06:29 am	#304
Secret Fawful Fearless Oathbreaker Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Stuck In This Pose Sexiness: Off The Charts! Posts: 5,118	Ladies and gentlemen I present to you the worst book to film adaption of all time- YOU DO NOT CUT OUT THE MAIN CHARACTER OF THE BOOK FROM THE MOVIE. __________________ You're the greatest. The greatest! - GuruGuru214 You'll go far in this life, Fawful. - That Guy In The Wheelchair Fawful, you sir, are made of win. - mgrant I love the Fawful! - Davies You're like a bad comedian. - monkey_05_06 ** you. - Giant Tope Why do you have to be such an hole? - Avistew You're a miserable little weasel who derives pleasure from being a *. - AllenB Grow up. - Mike Haley Now Playing: ~~Space Quest 0: Replicated~~ - ~~Space Quest I EGA: The Sarien Encounter~~ - Space Quest I VGA: The Sarien Encounter** - Space Quest II EGA: Vohaul's Revenge - Space Quest II VGA: Vohaul's Revenge - Space Quest III: The Pirates of Pestulon - Space Quest IV: Roger Wilco and the Time Rippers - Space Quest V: The Next Mutation - Space Quest VI: Roger Wilco in the Spinal Frontier - Space Quest: The Lost Chapter

01/27/2011, 12:09 pm	#312
Secret Fawful Fearless Oathbreaker Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Stuck In This Pose Sexiness: Off The Charts! Posts: 5,118	The soundtrack to the Rocky Horror Picture Show is more addicting to listen to than it should be, and with Tim Curry in it as well, how could you go wrong? __________________ You're the greatest. The greatest! - GuruGuru214 You'll go far in this life, Fawful. - That Guy In The Wheelchair Fawful, you sir, are made of win. - mgrant I love the Fawful! - Davies You're like a bad comedian. - monkey_05_06 ** you. - Giant Tope Why do you have to be such an hole? - Avistew You're a miserable little weasel who derives pleasure from being a *. - AllenB Grow up. - Mike Haley Now Playing: ~~Space Quest 0: Replicated~~ - ~~Space Quest I EGA: The Sarien Encounter~~ - Space Quest I VGA: The Sarien Encounter** - Space Quest II EGA: Vohaul's Revenge - Space Quest II VGA: Vohaul's Revenge - Space Quest III: The Pirates of Pestulon - Space Quest IV: Roger Wilco and the Time Rippers - Space Quest V: The Next Mutation - Space Quest VI: Roger Wilco in the Spinal Frontier - Space Quest: The Lost Chapter

01/28/2011, 12:42 pm	#318
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01/21/2011, 07:12 am	#305
Avistew I<3>1 Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: France Posts: 5,051	I think I've been told the King rule was that movie adapted from his novels tend to be bad while movies adapted from his short stories tend to be good. Honestly, I could see that with most adaptations. Books are a much more dense media, movies aren't that long, I could see how a short story would convert well into a movie, but a full-length novel would work better as, say a TV series.

01/21/2011, 02:25 pm	#306
taumel Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Posts: 2,654	The Graduate 10/10, more than just a movie.

01/27/2011, 09:48 am	#307
JedExodus Banned Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Ireland Posts: 2,485	No Country for Old Men - It's good, but is it four Oscars good? I give it 8/10. Maybe would've gave it a point more if i'd been paying attention to Tommy Lee Jones at the end and not fiddling with the alarm on my phone

01/27/2011, 11:55 am	#310
taumel Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Posts: 2,654	Speaking of Tim Curry, how about The Rocky Horror Picture Show? The soundtrack is brilliant, it's full of wonderful weird ideas and the end is touching but the film has its meh moments as well. 8-9/10?

01/27/2011, 12:12 pm	#313
taumel Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Posts: 2,654	How would you rate the film? Btw i'm always confused by these two names. Do you adore Tim Curry or Jim Carrey or both of them?

01/28/2011, 04:55 pm	#320
DrRocketGenius The Batman Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Pennsylvania Posts: 1,514	Scott Pilgrim vs the World - 9/10 Definitely enjoyed it. Should have seen it a while ago.