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There's so many books out there that are changed and made into movies. And to most of you who read the books we end up disappointed by the movie. While others who didn't read the books would....well find the movie so amazing.
Eg. Twilight, Harry Potter and such.
Tell me what are the books that you find made a disappointing movie?
Discussion started by Hannah , on 05 June 02:39 PM
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Norazita A.S.,
Saturday, 29 August 2009 11:30
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Norazita A.S.,
Saturday, 29 August 2009 11:24
Summary (anne of Green Gables):
When Marilla and Matthew Cuthbert decide to adopt an orphan to help Matthew on the farm and in the house with chores, they want a boy. However, much to their surprise, Anne Shirley, a skinny girl with stubborn red hair, a fiery temper, and an enormous imagination, shows up! Anne, who had never had a real home or had been loved in her eleven years of life, is fascinated by the beauty of Avonlea and the lovely Green Gables. She has many hopes of growing up in the quaint little town and finally belonging to people who would love and care for her. However, her dreams are instantly shattered when Marilla Cuthbert tells her they had not expected a girl. Marilla insists Anne is sent back to the asylum and that a boy comes instead or give her to Mr.S, who needs a girl to help with the chores and babies. No matter how Anne tries to enjoy what may be her first and last stay at Green Gables, she cries herself to sleep and hopes for the best.
Luckily, her uncanny yet undeniable charm wins over her foster parents. From that day forward, her life entirely changes. She forms a strong bond with Diana Barry, a raven-haired girl who sails along with Anne's sudden ideas, and a rival, the noteworthy Gilbert Blythe. Anne always gets into trouble or awkward situations, but she always manages to pull through in the most amazing ways. She immediately catches the attention of other people for she is different from other girls and an inspiration for all. Towards the end of this book, Anne emerges as a brilliant and refined young woman in her next stage of life. This novel is the first book of the series, and although it is set in the late 19th century, it never fails to provoke interest in all ages of readers. The characters are each well described and anyone can relate to them easily. L.M. Montgomery also makes references to the beautiful sceneries in P.E.I., Canada. This book guarantees to make its readers excited, tearful, or a mixture of emotions!
Norazita A.S.,
Friday, 28 August 2009 09:40
"Anne of Green Gables".... does it count (tv movies)? Watched the third installment and i decided that i like the 80's versions better... love the original casts especially Megan Follows (as Anne Shirley) and Jonathan Crombie (as Gilbert Blythe)... sometimes the book version is better than what they did in the movie (like Twilight, etc...)....but i like Anne of Green Gables both in the books and tv movies.
Hannah,
Saturday, 18 July 2009 19:41
Watched Harry Potter....still sadly suxs. >.> geez.... Can't blame them, the book is too long.
Farah Nur Adila,
Thursday, 16 July 2009 13:50
Twilight and Confession of a Shopaholic, and P.S I Love You were major dissapointment.MAJOR!they change a lot.P.S I Love You..argh!can't put into words!ooh!and Confession Of a Shopaholic..argh.it turned out to be BORING!i don't know why they changed it s like a LOT!waiting for My Sister's Keeper adaptation to movie.there's saying that they totally change the ending..
Hannah,
Tuesday, 14 July 2009 21:32
Haha.....Harry Potter is out. Hope you guys can review what you think about it. Go...go...and watch it. Then we can talk about it =) Maybe open a new discussion. What do you think? And note there *contain spoilers XD *
Hannah,
Friday, 10 July 2009 20:12
I guess a lot of disappointment. The author details can never be captured by the screen writer. It's sad actually. I really hated the cast for Twilight. Jacab & Edward doesn't even look like what they describe. The Da Vinci....geez they left some good and funny things out like his mickey mouse watch...
Don't get me started on harry potter. Might as well just take the concept of the book and make a complete different story. And I hated how they portray Malfoy....so sad. His not much of a wimp in the book.
Palwasha,
Thursday, 09 July 2009 11:53
Hey Azira, at least your reading. that's good enough. a-hem. lol. as true true fan of harry potter, (coz i've read them agessss ago.) I find those people who go watch the movie over and over again without ever touching the books quite lame, and they have the nerves to call themselves harry potter fans. (very touchy issue to me. lol)
Angels and demons huh? we-ll.. think about it..they can't fit the whole book into a few hours of movie, there are bound to be alteration. Yet again why we 'readers' don't like it when they make our books into movies. lol.


