Submitted by AstonianSoldier t3_11f3vot in books
It is often said "the book is better than the movie" because the book can give you so much detail and insight where a movie doesn't have the time.
Are there any times when you actually liked the movie more?
I have 2 examples where I actually liked the movie version more than the book.
1 The Hunt for Red October (Tom Clancy) I liked the book and consider it a good book but there is something about the movie that really grabbed me and emotionally involved me more than the book.
- The Shawshank Redemption (Stephen King, novella in Different Seasons). I liked the novella "Rita Hayworth and Shawshank Redemption" but it was just a nice story. The film, I consider it one of the greatest films of all time. A masterpiece.
Anyone have examples where the book wasn't the best version on your opinions?