There is something deeply unsettling that occurs when a great book (comic or regular) gets made into a movie. I love movies. a Lot. I own hundreds. I've probably seen nearly a thousand. I think that movies are a wonderful medium. They really do have tons of potential.
But when a good book gets made into a movie, baby jesus weeps a little. Very rarely do you see a good book (or other medium) get made into a good movie. Rarely might be giving it a little bit too much credit.
We all know this. But we all bite on the hook anyways, and I don't get it. Harry potter fans, for example, get so damned excited when a new movie comes out. Even if they have read the book, they are excited to exclaim "don't spoil the ending!!!" ... I've never read the books, but even I know that snipe kills dumbledore. (please forgive me if I spelled either name wrong)
I guess what exasperates me is wondering why we collectively suspend our disbelief when we make our ticket purchases, hoping against all odds that the movie we are about to see will be able to hold a candle to the sunlight that is our true passion (in movie form) and then are disappointed when they aren't exactly up to par with the book. We should know by now that movies aren't as good as the books. They will be different, and you know what? We should know better by now.
If the movie isn't as good as the book, then don't buy it on dvd dammit.
but we will. We always do.
-Ron
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