Comments on: 10 Movies That Are Better Than The Books

By: Juancho

Juancho — Mon, 16 Nov 2009 07:05:03 +0000

Oh, yeah, I forgot “The Bridge on the River Kwai.”

By: Juancho

Juancho — Mon, 16 Nov 2009 07:01:55 +0000

I’d add “MASH,” “Carrie,” “Full Metal Jacket” (based on a book called “The Short-Timers”), “Rosemary’s Baby,” “Rear Window,” “The Caine Mutiny,” and “The Day of the Jackal.”

Agreed that “Jaws,” “The Godfather,” and “The Shining” are all better than the books.

Best adaptation of an all-time classic novel: converting “Heart of Darkness” into “Apocalypse Now.”

Worst fictionalized adaptation of a non-fiction book: “The Gangs of New York.”

By: Orion

Orion — Mon, 09 Nov 2009 00:40:28 +0000

I would add “The exorcist” and “The Talented Mr. Ripley”

By: Danielle

Danielle — Fri, 06 Nov 2009 02:41:11 +0000

Another movie that is definitely better than the book is Stardust. The book is so uneventful, plus you dont have Robert DeNiro running around in a tutu! that was my favorite part and they did have that in the book. MOVIE way better.

By: natapillar

natapillar — Thu, 29 Oct 2009 01:26:36 +0000

shawshank and stand by me….. excellent films!

By: lenny

lenny — Sun, 25 Oct 2009 14:03:29 +0000

I’m actually doing a project in sixth form along the lines of this at the moment (although my focus is on cult films to mainstream cinema) and this is a great list.
I’ve just finished reading Winston Groom’s Forrest Gump, which, endearing as it is, isn’t that spectacular in comparison to the film.
I’ve also read Fight Club and I have to say the film absolutely tore the book to shreds; the book is unquestionably good and very original but next to Fincher’s incredible film it looks somewhat pathetic.
I’m also making my way through the following books: Trainspotting, Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas, The Motorcyle Diaries, A Clockwork Orange and The Reader.
However, if one book stands up against it’s film adaptation, then Revolutionary Road is it. As much as I idolise Sam Mendes and highly regard his work, RR is one of the most touching books I have ever read.
It goes to show; you never can tell.

By: Michael Days

Michael Days — Sun, 25 Oct 2009 12:54:02 +0000

lol bob reiner direct movie i not know that!

By: Puff Adder

Puff Adder — Mon, 21 Sep 2009 05:25:24 +0000

Even Steven King himself prefered the film version of Stand By Me..

By: Mr. Durden

Mr. Durden — Mon, 14 Sep 2009 13:54:42 +0000

I think they just might have forgotten one.

By: Javelin

Javelin — Tue, 01 Sep 2009 12:08:53 +0000

I can’t believe that The Postman didn’t make this list. Go ahead and read it. David Brin put in all kinds of retardedness that makes absolutely NO sense in a post apocalyptic world as described in the story.