Why is it that great (or even mediocre) books rarely make equivalently good movies? Arguably, if the pacing is done right, then a book should feel like it's moving along as well as a good movie. And yet... movies often seem to fall short. (I'm thinking of a certain 'boy and his dragon' adventure story from a few years ago. No, not the animated one.)
What are your thoughts? Should Hollywood stop making movies based on books? Or should movies-from-books just be done better?
One movie that did this well was based on a novel by Dean Koontz. Yes, the movie changed some of the rules, and glossed over a few details, but it was mostly faithful to the novel. I'll accept a certain amount of simplification when moving from page to screen, and that movie simplified without dumbing down.
For today's prompt, finish the scene in the movie theatre. Have fun, and keep writing!
Prompt: Movie Wrongs
"Why?" Al complained, "Why would she do that?"
Someone whispered urgently for silence a few rows back.
"I mean, she's got to know he's hiding in the closet, right?"
"She can't hear the music," Al's viewing companion suggested.
"Yeah, well, that's no excuse," Al continued, but in a quieter tone. "If it was me..."
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