It seems that many films nowadays are based on books, whether it be comic book adaptations like Spiderman, Captain America and Superman, modern-day novels such as The Help, We Need to Talk About Kevin and Tinker, Tailor, Soldier, Spy or classic novels like Pride and Prejudice and Jane Eyre. But are they any good?
Remember, there are no right or wrong answers here - it's a discussion. So let's get chatting...
Remember, there are no right or wrong answers here - it's a discussion. So let's get chatting...
- What is the best book to film adaptation ever made?
- What is the worst book to film adaptation ever made?
- What does a great adaptation need to be a success?
- Why do you think film-makers are choosing to adapt books instead of taking on a new screenplay?
- Is it easier to convert comic books, children's books or novels into films?
- Have any films managed to be better than the original book?
- What book would you like to see made into a film?
- What book should never be made into a film?
- Do you agree with the decision to split long books into two films, as with Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows and Breaking Dawn?
- Should authors be involved in book to film adaptations or leave well alone?
So see you on Sunday at 8pm GMT for this book vs film chat... and don't forget to use the hashtag #mtos.
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Amanda x
