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Rotten movie. Fantastic book!

posted 11 years ago by cmflash
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I was sooooo disappointed in this movie! I'd been excited to watch it when I saw in the TV listings that it was being shown. I had not know they made a movie of it. (This was a long time ago)

I have loved the book since I was in 4th grade. It is a darling story with terrific characters, and a great plot. One of my favorite books as a kid.

But the movie was utterly horrid. The acting was no good at all, and the plot was changed waaaaay too much. I just ruined the story.

It was like how the movie Ella Enchanted was so wretchedly awful compared to the book, which was lovely.

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[–] Future_Games 11 years ago

I only read the book for the first time seven years ago and I was surprised by how many things in the book were missed out and changed in the movie. I guess they changed the ending to make it more action-packed, more "Hollywood". Still, I really like the film, it's a childhood favourite. I certainly wouldn't be opposed to a new movie being made which remains more loyal to the book.

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[–] fantasyescapist 10 years ago

Never read the Ella Enchanted book, but I did immensely dislike the film, as it came across as a cheap spoof.

George Lucas talking about: 'Hey, give it to me, I'll fix it. I'll make 20 more of them'

[–] rorystevens 9 years ago

I remember reading the book after seeing the movie. I thought the book was so wimpy compared to the scarier movie!

[–] CoriSCapnSkip (1561) 6 years ago

Just read the book and sorry to hear the movie is no good. Since "A Series of Unfortunate Events" was remade perhaps this one will be, too.