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Six Films Better Than the Books They’re Based On (www.theatlantic.com)

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We asked The Atlantic’s writers and editors: What’s a film adaptation that’s better than the book?

The article explains why they consider the movies Jurassic Park, The Talented Mr. Ripley, Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy, The Devil Wears Prada, The Social Network, and Clear and Present Danger each to be better than their source material.

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[–] DaddleDew@lemmy.world 27 points 2 weeks ago (10 children)

Starship Troopers

But mostly because it isn't really based on the book at all. Paul Verhoeven famously tried to read the book, got immediately bored and decided to make it his own thing.

[–] Justas@sh.itjust.works 5 points 2 weeks ago (9 children)

Ehh I liked the book more.

[–] Master@sh.itjust.works 6 points 1 week ago

Book is emensely better. I read it every other year or so. Fucking great book. An okish movie.

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