Could it be adapted into a movie?

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There could easily be language issues when they transition from one to another.
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It would be complicated. The language problem is easy to solve. The real drawback is the interlacing of the subplots and the market for this kind of stories. While there are no major epic Braveheart-like battles, a certain budget is required for medieval sets, costumes, etc. Have you seen recent successful movies with similar themes (fantasy+medieval+romance)? Out of a couple of exceptions, the whole Harry Potter/Twilight phenomena has ended. Let's not forget that it would be the first part of a saga, and a successful the first installment is the only way a franchise has hope to last long enough.

On the contrary, following the success of series like Game of Thrones or Vikings and taking into account the number of characters and their plots, it would be more appropriate to turn it into a mini-series, although the brevity of the book would be a setback.
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That's a difficult question. All in all, considering the books themes and transition, I believe it could make a good movie.
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KRay93 wrote: 28 Sep 2018, 19:47 On the contrary, following the success of series like Game of Thrones or Vikings and taking into account the number of characters and their plots, it would be more appropriate to turn it into a mini-series, although the brevity of the book would be a setback.
This is a pretty good observation. This book (and the ones to follow) have so much going on that it could try to follow in the steps of Outlander or Vikings and become a series. I think there would be a lot of writers involved to try to flesh out the idea into something more appropriate for the screen.
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I think that this would make a pretty good movie. I think the language could just be changed to English or maybe do subtitles. I guess it would depend on what the studio that bought the movie rights would want to do with it. I would definitely watch it if it became a movie though.
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AliceofX wrote: 31 Aug 2018, 23:49 I would say the big issue is the language since the characters speak both Celtic
and Latin. I suppose they could just ignore that aspect completely, but it would
take away from the realism of the story. Do you think there any other issues that
would prevent this book from being adapted?
This can be solved by subtitling in English and other languages. Speaking Celtic and Latin not a bad idea.
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I agree that the language isn't a big deal with turning the book into a movie or tv series. I think the weak plot is the bigger issue.
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Books turned into movies often underwhelm, but I would still watch it.
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Language shouldn't be a barrier as long as the movie is scripted in one language and where it is necessary to use another language, there should be translation. I would prefer the English language
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Yes. This story would most likely make a great movie. Subtitles would be necessary at times.
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Yes it can be portrayed in a movie. But the books are always better. When you make the film, it loses the individual depiction of the story.
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I don’t think language ever forms a barrier for film makers. Especially since we had Kevin Costner portraying Robin Hood with an American accent.
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Everything can be adapted into a movie. But reading story from a book is different and more interesting. An interesting movie can be produce. And will easily become the fampus one. But still i prefer it as a book
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Despite the language barrier which can have different subtitles. It can make a great movie after all I really enjoyed it's originality and authenticity.
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Post by AliceofX »

After a month and over a hundred comments I'm kind of regretting starting this topic. I mentioned the language issue as just one example of why the book might be difficult to adapt, but that's what everyone fixated on with nearly every comment being how it would not be an issue. I had hoped for a more varied debate.
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