Advertisement
Help Keep Boards Alive. Support us by going ad free today. See here: https://subscriptions.boards.ie/.
https://www.boards.ie/group/1878-subscribers-forum

Private Group for paid up members of Boards.ie. Join the club.
Hi all, please see this major site announcement: https://www.boards.ie/discussion/2058427594/boards-ie-2026

Dispelling the myth that you should "read the book first"

2

Comments

  • #32
    Biggins
    Banned (with Prison Access) Posts: 34,567 ✭✭✭✭Biggins


    Pompey Magnus wrote: »
    I dunno, I remember reading one book, it had way too much filler, the character development was virtally non existent, and the later plot was internally inconsistent with earlier parts. An awfully written book to be honest.

    Then Mel Gibson's Passion of The Christ came out from it, much more entertaining in my opinion.

    Baa... re-makes! I prefer the Cecil B. De Mile earlier version. :D


  • #33
    the keen edge
    Closed Accounts Posts: 1,533 ✭✭✭the keen edge


    Yeah I'd have to agree with the OP. Take for instances two of my favourite movie's; Asian Gangbang Bitches 4 and Relax he's my Stepdad, both excellent on the small screen,............ both sh*te books.:)


  • #34
    TheIrishGrover
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2, Paid Member Posts: 6,778 ✭✭✭TheIrishGrover


    veryangryman wrote: »
    What a load of horse-doody

    Im sorry, but there is no way i have ever enjoyed a book more than the equivalent movie. Not unless the move was awful.

    Am i the only one out there?
    You're entitled to your opinion of course and it's neither right or wrong because it's an opinion. But d'you mind telling us what books you have read that drew you to this conclusion?

    I much prefer books to the films. His Dark Materials are some of my favourite books with some of the best writing I have ever read but the film was pretty bland.

    BUT Bladerunner was much better than the book Do Androids Dream Of Electric Sheep (IMO of course :) )


  • #35
    TheIrishGrover
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2, Paid Member Posts: 6,778 ✭✭✭TheIrishGrover


    the keen edge wrote: »
    Yeah I'd have to agree with the OP. Take for instances two of my favourite movie's; Asian Gangbang Bitches 4 and Relax he's my Stepdad, both excellent on the small screen,............ both ****e books.:)
    Dunno..... Couldn't open the second hand copies you leant me


  • #36
    Dudess
    Closed Accounts Posts: 37,214 ✭✭✭✭Dudess


    TheIrishGrover wrote: »
    BUT Bladerunner was much better than the book Do Androids Dream Of Electric Sheep (IMO of course :) )
    Prefer the book for the story, but the film obviously has those incredible visuals.


  • Advertisement
  • #37
    Biggins
    Banned (with Prison Access) Posts: 34,567 ✭✭✭✭Biggins


    "Dune" by Frank Herbert.
    World class recognised book.
    (Many decades alone ahead in its ecological message)

    The film? - sucked so bad, they dropped all ideas of making the rest of the books in the series.


  • #38
    Dudess
    Closed Accounts Posts: 37,214 ✭✭✭✭Dudess


    Probably my favourite book of all time is The Handmaid's Tale. The sh1teness of the film is saddening... :(


  • #39
    the keen edge
    Closed Accounts Posts: 1,533 ✭✭✭the keen edge


    TheIrishGrover wrote: »
    Dunno..... Couldn't open the second hand copies you leant me

    Well I only said they were sh*te, I must admit though I found the texture of the binding mildly arousing! As you may tell I'am a desperate man.


  • #40
    OutlawPete
    Closed Accounts Posts: 17,689 ✭✭✭✭OutlawPete


    Bad Book will never make a Good Film but a Good Film can make a Bad Book.

    No wait .. I fcuked that up.

    Good Films can't come from Bad Books but a Bad Book ... wtf!!

    Wait, Good Books can make Bad Films but Bad Books will never make a Good Film?

    Stephen King's book, Different Seasons was a great collection of four short stories that made two classic movies, Shawshank and Stand By Me.

    Fantastic read and fantastic films.

    Apt Pupil is is a far better read that the film is a watch though.


  • #41
    cashback
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,599 ✭✭✭cashback


    The most obvious example for me is The Beach. Watched the film years ago and while I thought it was ok, it didn't leave a huge impression. Then I got around to reading the novel while travelling last year and I absolutely loved it, the film is toothless in comparison.


  • Advertisement
  • #42
    jonnybadd
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,295 ✭✭✭jonnybadd


    The book will always beat the film hands down I think, and at best the film will be more of a companion piece rather than a true adaption.

    The only exception to this would be if a film is based on a short story, such thats already been discussed, like Shawshank etc


  • #43
    GLaDOS
    Moderators, Regional East Moderators Posts: 23,257 Mod ✭✭✭✭GLaDOS


    For me, books are simply a better medium than films. You get so much more involved and makes you think about it a lot more.

    Exception to this might be comedies, but even then, the likes of Terry Pratchett has you laughing the whole time.

    Cake, and grief counseling, will be available at the conclusion of the test



  • #44
    General Zod
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,661 ✭✭✭General Zod


    I don't know, there are certain nuances that the filmed version of "Anal Angel" managed to display that the written version didn't quite manage.


  • #45
    gonnaplayrugby
    Closed Accounts Posts: 453 ✭✭gonnaplayrugby


    losers prefer books.


  • #46
    gonnaplayrugby
    Closed Accounts Posts: 453 ✭✭gonnaplayrugby


    ScienceNerd wrote: »
    For me, books are simply a better medium than films. You get so much more involved and makes you think about it a lot more.

    Exception to this might be comedies, but even then, the likes of Terry Pratchett has you laughing the whole time.

    you a bohs fan man so your not a loser but i disagree completely.


  • #47
    General Zod
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,661 ✭✭✭General Zod


    gonnaplayrugby wrote: »
    losers prefer books.



    You're still living at home, aren't you?


  • #48
    cashback
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,599 ✭✭✭cashback


    gonnaplayrugby wrote: »
    losers prefer books.

    A considered judgement, to be sure.


  • #49
    Dudess
    Closed Accounts Posts: 37,214 ✭✭✭✭Dudess


    gonnaplayrugby wrote: »
    you a bohs fan man so your not a loser but i disagree completely.
    :eek:

    You support a Northside team?


  • #50
    gonnaplayrugby
    Closed Accounts Posts: 453 ✭✭gonnaplayrugby


    how can a book possible beat the visual?


  • #51
    gonnaplayrugby
    Closed Accounts Posts: 453 ✭✭gonnaplayrugby


    Dudess wrote: »
    :eek:

    You support a Northside team?

    they're a dublin team and they were founded by trinity students(even tho im going to ucd next year :cool:)


  • Advertisement
  • #52
    cashback
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,599 ✭✭✭cashback


    gonnaplayrugby wrote: »
    how can a book possible beat the visual?

    You should try one.


  • #53
    Biggins
    Banned (with Prison Access) Posts: 34,567 ✭✭✭✭Biggins


    ScienceNerd wrote: »
    ...the likes of Terry Pratchett has you laughing the whole time.

    Try reading a Tom Sharpe book (start with the "Wilt" series) on a train and try to stop yourself from crying hysterically with laughter. LOL :pac:


  • #54
    the keen edge
    Closed Accounts Posts: 1,533 ✭✭✭the keen edge


    gonnaplayrugby wrote: »
    losers prefer books.
    gonnaplayrugby wrote: »
    you a bohs fan man so your not a loser but i disagree completely.

    I find your command of the English language humbling:rolleyes:


  • #55
    Fear Uladh
    Closed Accounts Posts: 810 ✭✭✭Fear Uladh


    I read The Road and went to see the movie a few years later, I enjoyed the book better. Da vinci code the same.


  • #56
    TheIrishGrover
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2, Paid Member Posts: 6,778 ✭✭✭TheIrishGrover


    gonnaplayrugby wrote: »
    losers prefer books.
    Losers troll


  • #57
    gonnaplayrugby
    Closed Accounts Posts: 453 ✭✭gonnaplayrugby


    honestly im not trolling just i do not know how anyone could possibly prefer reading a book than the stunning visuals to be found in a film.


  • #58
    Dudess
    Closed Accounts Posts: 37,214 ✭✭✭✭Dudess


    Bit of a difference between that and "Losers prefer books" though...


  • #59
    gonnaplayrugby
    Closed Accounts Posts: 453 ✭✭gonnaplayrugby


    it is the type of thing a loser thinks tho imo


  • #60
    Dudess
    Closed Accounts Posts: 37,214 ✭✭✭✭Dudess


    :D

    Your insightfulness knows no bounds... :pac:

    Could you define a "loser"?


  • Advertisement
  • #61
    Biggins
    Banned (with Prison Access) Posts: 34,567 ✭✭✭✭Biggins


    gonnaplayrugby wrote: »
    honestly im not trolling just i do not know how anyone could possibly prefer reading a book than the stunning visuals to be found in a film.
    Sincerely, its a pity that in some cases you don't comprehend the clear advantages of the written page.
    Its a loss to yourself that can't be understated.


Advertisement
Advertisement