Books made into movies yes or no?

[Marisol Mendez]

I'm a huge book and movie fan so this is a hard one. Most of the time I can't stand it when they change things in the movies, however, it is nice to enjoy the stories/universes in movie form. So ultimately my answer to this question would still be a yes to movies! You just got to separate the book from the movie in your mind and understand that there will almost always be some kind of difference.

[Kidd Essence]

I completely agree! Movies based on a book are great and all. But unless that book is a true story, I see no reason to make it into a film! It's hard to recreate a book just as the author intended it.

[Laura Hoffman]

I usually don't like to watch a movie that has been made from a book. I agree with other posts that reading the book you determine the looks and scenery going on by the words the author uses. Some authors really know how to describe a scene or surroundings that you can almost smell or feel the surroundings being described.
Author Debbie Macomber is a good author at acheiving this point. Hallmark channel has done a few of her serial books Cedar Cove and some were a surprise to see who they cast for particular roles did not match how I pictured the character.
The last movie I read and saw both was The Help. This turned out well with book characters and settings matching movie version.

[Nyasha Gogoma]

I think it depends on the genre. Books such as The Hunger Games, Harry Potter, Sherlock, and Pride & Prejudice are all examples of book-to-TV gone right. However, I remember reading The Fault in Our Stars and absolutely loving it, then watching the movie and being so, so disappointed.

[Preye I]

It depends. Books are usually made into movies so a wider audience can enjoy the plot because not everyone is a reader. Sometimes the book is best left as a book. Other times it can make a good movie if done properly. Some movies absolutely mess up the book and are so hard to watch. Others are enjoyable.

[Alexandur Gicov]

Logical concept and a lot of rights, but still some books made into movies are just as good and it's a pleasure to watch.

[Robert Obikanyi]

It depends. The Fault in Our Stars was very well done. But the Giver was horribly done in my opinion

[Meenahhhh]

No, no, no. I'm not for it at all. Most times, the movies are poorly made renditions of the books if I'm being honest.

[Jordan Abio]

I have no problem with books being made into movies. I would prefer that the movie sticks to the book's characters and storyline and minimizes any changes from the book.

[Leasa Ana Maria]

Sometimes I like how a book ends up as a movie but most of the time I feel like they better haven't made certain movies.

[Shenila Ginabay]

Well, even thought the movie producers sometimes don't get it right, I like it when the books come to life in the big screen.

[Charlienmegan Wehner]

I want to say yes because when it’s done right it’s *chef’s kiss. But if it’s not done right or the casting/acting is bad then it’s so much worse because you already have the story built up in your head.

[Abu Humairah]

As long as it follows exactly what is in the book.

[Ibunyi]

Movies made out of book leave out some details which make the plotline ambiguous. I prefer films scripted but not out of book sequels.

[kasedy Fairbairn]

If done correctly then yes. Meaning if they do not change MAJOR parts of the book in the movie, or change the story line. I hate when they do that!