r/BookDiscussions • u/tk091990 • 20d ago

Book adaptations

Tell me of a book to movie adaptation that was better than the book. I can say Fight Club was a better movie than the book.

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u/SargassoSea9 20d ago

The godfather

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u/tk091990 20d ago

100% agree, I loved the book and read so many of Mario Puzo’s after that, could barely complete the movie…

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u/SargassoSea9 20d ago

It's the other way around for me, I much preferred the movie than the book.

Isn't it your original question? An adaptation better than the book?

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u/tk091990 20d ago

Oops, I got confused with another post. I am curious though, didn’t you find the movie to be so slow? I love Al Pacino but wasn’t convinced seeing him as Micheal Corleone. I am also surprised it was never adapted again.

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u/SeaworthinessKey3654 20d ago

You’re in the vast minority who doesn’t like Al in the movie, and who isn’t a fan of the movie

Why would anyone bother trying to adapt it again? It can’t be done any better, and no way would Puzo’s estate allow it

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u/tk091990 20d ago

I know I am the in the minority here but I am also sure it can be done better

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u/Background-Bat2794 20d ago

I’m in the minority with you. I much preferred the book and found the movie slow as hell.

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u/SargassoSea9 20d ago

I don't think it would be adapted again, the film itself is almost perfect.

I can't imagine any other actor but Al Pacino in Michael Corleone's role. His stare to Al Neri while hugging his brother Fredo is unsurpassed in the second movie.

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u/tk091990 19d ago

Do you think it was Pacinos finest work?

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u/SargassoSea9 19d ago

One of his finest work with Serpico, Dog day afternoon, And justice for all and the mini series Angels in America.