Books/comics that became Bad Movies
David Welsh, the Precocious Curmudgeon, has a fun post about books that became bad movies. It got me thinking about what books to movies I loved and hated. Quite a few people mention ones I would have over on David’s blog – Golden Compass blech – so I won’t repeat them. Instead I’ll list the ones that I’m too afraid to even attempt and you tell me if they are any good ok?
Bridge to Terebithia - This book ripped my heart out, stomped it into the ground, then picked it up and begged me to take it back. I’m afraid the movie will just do the stomping it into the ground part.
City of Ember - I loved this sci-fi tale of people living underground, as well as, the sequal People of Spark. I’m afraid Bill Murray as the corrupt mayor might make me want to bury myself alive.
Akira – Ok, this is still just in the rumor phase but what I’ve heard is that Leonardo DiCaprio’s studio is doing a live action, set in New York! WHAT? This article doesn’t really make me feel any better about it.
Hoot – Even if the movie hadn’t gotten terrible reviews, the book was so charming that I didn’t ever need anything else. Ditto Tale of Despereaux.
Nick & Norah’s Infinite Playlist - A stunning example of why my husband should talk to me before he watches something. He had no idea this was a book and had to listen to me rant about the book’s flaws then decide (without seeing the movie mind you) that it was better to have a flawed book than an unwatchable movie.
Choke – ewwww.
Now here’s one I do want to see:
Coraline - who’s with me???
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