Dangerous Hero Addict Support Group discussion

What was the most recent book adaptations that you've seen (theater, TV, etc.)? Did it live up to the book? Which did you like the movie better? Did you like the book better? Did you like the cast? Were they as you pictured the characters in the book? Discuss.

There are almost no adaptations I like the casting of or just generally prefer to the book... In fact, the only movies I can think of at the moment are the three Lord of the Rings adaptations (haven't seen the new ones). I also love the 2008 Sense and Sensibility.

I avoid most adaptations of books I've enjoyed. I don't want my memory of the book tainted by bad casting/acting/staging. :)

Oh, and of course there's the new Outlander TV series on its way.

I'm looking forward to it. The only problem I really have is that they cast a Claire who is so tall she makes Jamie look short (and the actor definitely isn't!).

Pride and Prejudice, the Colin Firth one. Loved that. Totally lived up to the book.

And then, North and South. I actually loved the mini-series more than the book. You can't help but drown in Armitage's eyes. And that voice... *trembles*

Game of Thrones is another show am watching and it stays as close to the book as possible. But I really don't wanna talk about GoT. I'm still depressed as hell over Oberyn's death. When you read, it's hard. When you see, it's harder.

Oh, North and South. That was a good one.

The Cranford Christmas Special (called Return to Cranford in America) - the one with Tom Hiddlestone - used much of the plot of The Moorland Cottage. It was different, but I liked both book and TV versions.

Sonya Heaney wrote: "There are almost no adaptations I like the casting of or just generally prefer to the book... In fact, the only movies I can think of at the moment are the three Lord of the Rings adaptations (have..."

I love the 2008 Sense & Sensibility too!

Do we really need to go over how much I hated 50 Shades of Grey because of the actress again? ...Let's not and say we did. anything Colon Furth is in is golden. He was great in Bridget Jones Diary and Pride and Prejudice,The King's Speech,and Love Actually.Not a bad for a man that just turned 55

Mizval1955 wrote: "Do we really need to go over how much I hated 50 Shades of Grey because of the actress again? ...Let's not and say we did. anything Colon Furth is in is golden. He was great in Bridget Jones Diary..."

I actually thought 50 Shades was bad because of both lead actors but I saw Jamie Dornan in another show and he was pretty awesome. But in general I prefer the books. I always have a problem with something in movie adaptations

Worst movie adaptation ever (basically just stole the title and characters) was Demi Moore's bizarre version of The Scarlet Letter. It was criminal, the way she discarded everything that makes The Scarlett Letter one of the great American novels, and turned it into a bodice-ripper romance complete with an HEA for Hester Prynne and Reverend Dimmedale. At one point, Demi as Hester insults the villain by calling him "You bastard!" LOL. These are PURITANS - and Hester has an illegitimate child, so is the least likely Puritan to ever use that word.

I wondered, when The Scarlet Letter was in theaters, how many students based a "book report" on the plot of the movie and had Hester living happily ever after with her babydaddy.

Yes Susan,The Scarlet Letter was bad but at least I did not leave the theater after watching it cursing at the writer , director and the talentless boyish built actress who starred in the movie.Clearly the author made a BIG mistake selling her book and her soul to Hollywood and then retreated back across the pond to regroup. She should have listened to her fans regarding casting Now her husband is writing the screenplay 'cause he's suppose to knows how. The director is a seasoned pro. Big money riding on who will star as Ana's boss and the elusive Mrs. Robinson character( please Lawd don't let it be the talentless boyish built's mother!) Look as far as I'm concerned we could all cast the movies based on the books we read much better than the producers and casting agents do. Either that or let me have the job so I can get the job done right.

Tammy wrote: "Mizval1955 wrote: "Do we really need to go over how much I hated 50 Shades of Grey because of the actress again? ...Let's not and say we did. anything Colon Furth is in is golden. He was great in ..."

Tammy the actor did so much to support the non acting actress that his part was lost in the location shots,
designer interiors, and 3 piece Prada suits.Jamie can act Watch "The Fall" He also has 3 films in post production before he starts filming the last 2 books 50 Darker and 50 Freed.

Susan (the other Susan) wrote: "Worst movie adaptation ever (basically just stole the title and characters) was Demi Moore's bizarre version of The Scarlet Letter. It was criminal, the way she discarded everything that makes The ..."

Not to mention the Indian attack that wasn't in the original book!

Maze Runner book 1 and 2 were pretty good .As close to the book as you can get.Then again here we have an author who did not compromise his work and a director who kept his ego in check

John Carter, though I haven't read the book. The movie was surprisingly good. I don't know how faithful to the book it was, but I'm assuming they at least updated the heroine a bit, since the book was written in 1911 and in the movie she was a very competent, smart and gutsy character. Not too sure I liked the choice of actor lookswise though - he was a touch too pretty in the face? Idk, I guess he didn't look rugged enough for me. I, however, enjoyed the movie enough to get a copy of the book ($1.25 @ amazon) and will be reading it next.

@Nene

I really enjoyed the movie. It's a shame it didn't do well.

Shera (Book Whispers) wrote: "@Nene

I really enjoyed the movie. It's a shame it didn't do well."

I agree, specially since there's so much scope for a sequel - with the ending as it was and there being 11 Mars novels. Who knows, they have made sequels from much, much worse movies. Have you read the book/s? I'm only at the start of the 1st novel and apart from a few differences, it seems to be following the book pretty closely.

I haven't read the books. I've been curious about them, but just haven't started them.

I wish Disney would do something again with it. At least for the sake of the lead actor. I feel so bad for him, it was supposed to be his big break and Disney fumbled the PR execution.

Shera (Book Whispers) wrote: "I haven't read the books. I've been curious about them, but just haven't started them.

I wish Disney would do something again with it. At least for the sake of the lead actor. I feel so bad for h..."

Yeah, and for the rest of the cast too, as apart from a few of the actors, most were unknowns. I've read that the rights have gone back to the Burroughs' estate and that they're looking for another studio to take it on, so it could still happen. If they do I hope they get Kitsch to cut his hair. I think he looks better and is more in character with the shorter hair



I'm enjoying the book so far. It's written in 1st person and from the protagonist's point of view so you get right inside the hero's mind. Also, from a book written at the beguining of the last century it's not been too painful to read in regards to the accepted attitudes of the times.

That's good to hear! I was really nervous about how it might portray women.

Yes, I think he looks great with shorter hair. It will be interesting to see if another studio picks it up.