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forgotmyemail19 t1_j29w9z6 wrote

All this thread is showing me is that...real life stories don't make compelling movies or shows. Some of the ones coming up a lot here are Cinderella man, a beautiful mind, Catch me if you can, Fargo and Imitation Game. I know for some history buffs the true story in and of itself would make an amazing story you would love to see on screen. You have to realize movies are made to make money. I fucking loved Catch me if you Can. When I found out the real story, I instantly could care less. I wouldn't watch a movie based on the real story, most people wouldn't.

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Syn7axError t1_j29zdk4 wrote

Yeah but they keep adapting the people who had compelling stories. More compelling than their movies. Alan Turing's story happened during World War II. There was plenty of actual drama to go around. They didn't have to make it a soap opera.

I don't care about Abegnale though. That's hilarious, and it only adds to the story.

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yoaver OP t1_j29zmt4 wrote

But these movies can and have tarnished the legacy of real life people. You can't just say "it's just a movie".

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