For some reason, every time we saw that a book has been turned into a movie, we jump up and down in excitement, buy our tickets, and watch said movie with great anticipation. And yet, the movie hardly ever stands up to our expectations. The director and script writer took liberties we feel should never have been taken. The heroine does not look like how we imagined her to be. Etc. So why go?
There's just something about finally seeing with our eyes the vision the author had. I, for one, am willing to go through the disappointing parts just to be able to live through that world I loved so much in a new way. I never missed an opening day for any of the LOTR movies (though I was extremely disappointed with where Peter Jackson took The Two Towers) and tomorrow I will be going to see Eclipse.
I have watched the trailers several times since they've come out and have been twiddling my fingers in anticipation. And yet, I don't really know why. Since reading the series, the movies have kind of ticked me off. Bella is far more tomboyish than she should be and it seems pretty clear the script writer is on team Jacob. The movies have given the impression that Jacob has a better chance than he actually does. And Edward (though he does lose his temper on several occasions), ends up losing his cool during parts in the movie where he was particularly calm (on the outside) in the book. It wouldn't be that big of a deal if it weren't made a big deal in the book.
But I'll live through it and perhaps enjoy it enough to give a proper review on Thursday.
You tell me. What books you loved were made into movies? Did they disappoint or were they just what you always hoped?
~Emily White
