A Book Obsession..: Let's Talk With Smash & Kt (21)

Let's Talk With Smash & Kt (21)

Mar 22, 2013 by Kt Clapsadl

Welcome to the Let’s Talk weekly discussion meme!

Originally hosted by Melissa from i swim for oceans, Smash & Kt took her original inspiration, and made it their own, expanding it to more than just books. Let’s get personal (but respectfully so) and learn more about one another! Each week, a different question will be posted along with a place to link up your posts and visit other people’s responses.This meme is definitely meant to bring out conversation and meet new people. So, Let's Talk!
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This week's question:

Are too many books being made into movies? (Thank you Krista/The Dust JACKet)

I don't think so. In fact as I sit here writing this (2/14), I'm super anxious for this weekend as I'll finally get to see Beautiful Creatures. I just love seeing my favorite characters come to life. that being said, I will always think books are far superior to movies, and I do get annoyed at the changes they make in the movie adaptations. Well, let me rephrase that, I don't mind the minor changes made that are necessary due to the change in format. I just don't care for the big ones, like the way they changed the end of Breaking Dawn part 2. I also hate it when big chunks are left out as I think the tone changes drastically because of it. But still, there's just something so interesting about seeing those characters come to life on the big screen.

What do you think?

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Karen · 630 weeks ago

I don't know how I feel about this question lol

On one hand it's nice to see things come to life like with Harry Potter but so many movies just aren't as good as the books.

My big problem is that once I see the actors and movie I can't unsee it. It forever changes the magic I felt from reading the book. I still haven't seen THG because of that. I just don't want it ruined for me even though everyone loved the movie.
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ABook_Obsession 81p · 629 weeks ago

I can't really help you with your decision about The Hunger Games Movie. I loved it, but the hubby didn't. And we've both read the book. Granted this was his first time seeing a movie after he's read the book, so he doesn't have other book to movies to compare it too. But yeah, I can be picky about casting, but I think they did a really good job with THG. I do NOT think they did a good job casting The Mortal Instruments however, Jamie Cambell Bower CREEPS me out. So now I'm really leery to see the movie.
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smashattack1 27p · 629 weeks ago

Dude. The change they made the BDII made that movie! lol. That was a terrible book, IMO, and that simple change made it so much more entertaining. :) I'm curious to hear how you liked Beautiful Creatures. I've not read it entirely, and I've heard they changed a lot. From someone who hasn't read it, I enjoyed the movie.
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ABook_Obsession 81p · 629 weeks ago

The Beautiful Creatures movie was an absolute bomb for me. They changed so much it was RIDICULOUS. My mom and I kept looking at each other in horror throughout the movie. Although, the hubby liked it a lot, but he hadn't read the book. It flopped in the box office too I think :(
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