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Sounds like heresy, doesn't it? But there are times when a playwrite or screenwriter can do wonders to a mediocre book.

The one that made me think of this is Forrest Gump. The movie is fabulously made, historical, funny and insightful. I read the book after seeing the movie and found it to pale in comparison, being completely unbelievable.

What examples can you think of?


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an Ozzie film of the 70's Walkabout its a bit dated now, but still filled with incredible scenes of the the outback.

the book was juvenile. the movie, breath taking!

and, just marginally better, Bridges of Madison County the book [gag me with a spoon emoticon], the movie, not worth $9 movie fee, but okay as a $4 rental. (but hell, clint eastwood standing there fully clothed, doing nothing for hour is worth $3!)


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Going back to 1939, both Gone with the Wind and The Wizard of Oz are pretty well established as classic films, while the books haven't held up as well. I'm sure there are lots more. Probably some of the Grisham and Stephen King stories.


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Interesting proposal, Jazzo. I'm definitely of the "you have to read the book first because the movie never does justice to the book" school, so for me to say the movie is better than the book takes a lot. I seem to recall that I thought Rosemary's Baby was more riveting than Ira Levin's book, but that was a while back so I'm not sure why. I know there were a couple more along the way where I was forced to concede the movie was better...I'll be thinkin'....


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There was an Ozzie novel called, "Bliss" that was so-so, but the movie version was very good! There's a US movie of the same title - don't bother!

The movie version of Zorba the Greek wasn't better than the book, but I felt it did the book justice. It rates as one of my favorite flicks.


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Connery Bondif that ain't the name of a movie star, it should be!

So, you like Connery Bond moore?


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or have you sean moore of Connery?


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The movie "Como Agua Para Chocolate"(Like Water For Chocolate) and the book of the same title are so exact, I relived the movie reading the book. Unfortunately, I do not know which was written first. Does it make a difference? The movie was a gem, and if you haven't seen it, what on earth are you waiting for? ***** two thumbs way up.

Another, I don't know if you can find it on video, but well worth the time to watch itHi, Musick"Solo Y Caminando Por la Calle" A film noire jewel from the Golden Age of Mexican Ciné. Buen provecho.


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