Why do you think commercial producers are leaning more and more on adaptations than they are developing new and original stories?
2007-09-28 14:48:24 · 5 answers · asked by Girlwonder 2 in Arts & Humanities ➔ Books & Authors
I agree that it is financally based. If the book is a best seller then chances are good that people will want to see the movie. I have to say though, in my opinion, I have NEVER seen a movie as good as the book. There are some amazing movies out there that I absolutly loooove but I think the book is even better. The movies usually either leave out a lot due to time constraints or take "artistic license" and redo the facts.
2007-09-28 15:35:07 · answer #1 · answered by Scooter 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
To be honest, most bestsellers completely suck, but the movies made of them are worse. I think literature and film are two entirely different mediums, and you can't create a decent piece of art in one if you're trying to stay true to the other. Unfortunately, directors and publishers alike seem to be running out of fresh material
2007-09-28 23:06:32 · answer #2 · answered by Caitlin 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Because it's a sure thing. If a book sells 20 million copies than that means they'll go watch the movie too.
It's a no-risk thing.
2007-09-28 21:55:57 · answer #3 · answered by Jackie Oh! 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Because only so many stories can be told in the world without copying and we're running out.
2007-09-28 22:02:42 · answer #4 · answered by chnctkr/♥brkr 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
because thay are lazy and don't want to take the time or the money to come up with a new idea.
2007-09-28 21:52:03 · answer #5 · answered by cesef1 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋