Legend of Earthsea == Atrocity

[Fyron]

And no, not the good kind of Atrocity, that guy that makes all those shiney shipsets...

Fans of a novel, or series of novels, always complain how the film adaptation is not quite true to the novel. They never are, but this is understandable, as they are different forms, and require some changes. But the Legend of Earthsea mini series produced by the Sci Fi Channel was just wrong.

There is only a very tenuous glance at the story contained within. The basic setting is the same, and a few events from the first 2 novels were used. Well, mostly the first so far in part 1, as the mini series seems to be some sort of combination of the two. For the most part, the story in the mini series was completely made up by the Sci Fi writers. It had very little to no bearing on the work of Ursula Le Guin. This is quite possibly one of the greatest atrocities committed against classic literature of our time... There is little point going into the gory details, and surely a quick Google search will turn up dozens of sites of whiney fanboys for those interested...

If you have not seen the Legend of Earthsea mini series yet, do not waste your time. Ursula Le Guin herself has denounced it... It does not even deserve the grace of a bad rating.

[Jack Simth]

Worse than Star Ship Troopers?

[Fyron]

I don't know, I never read that book...

[Randallw]

The Film of "Starship Troopers" is nothing but a hollywood sci-fi action movie. It is nothing like the book, which is a classic expose on military and totalitarianism which happens to be a sci-fi novel, apart from 2 things, the bugs, and the Federation. The best thing I can say about the movie is that it made me buy the book.

[Atrocities]

Twas a horrid mini series. Really really bad.

[Raging Deadstar]

Randallw said:
The Film of "Starship Troopers" is nothing but a hollywood sci-fi action movie. It is nothing like the book, which is a classic expose on military and totalitarianism which happens to be a sci-fi novel, apart from 2 things, the bugs, and the Federation. The best thing I can say about the movie is that it made me buy the book.

The Curse of Shrapnel Forums hits again. This thread will now devolve from it's topic into much complaining between the Book and the Terrible Film. Why? Why does this always happen??!!

[deccan]

I read all four books. "A Wizard of Earthsea" was my favorite book when I was a child, about 8-10 years old. It's not an "epic fantasy" story at all anyway, so I wouldn't expect it to be a successful film conVersion. The stories are very subtle ones about personal development, taking responsibility, coming into oneself etc.

[Randallw]

Raging Deadstar said:

The Curse of Shrapnel Forums hits again. This thread will now devolve from it's topic into much complaining between the Book and the Terrible Film. Why? Why does this always happen??!!

Damn, your right, and I forgot.

Intel forum rule #1: It is compulsory that if any thread is created discussing movies/Tv shows, the subject of Starship Troopers must be raised (preferably on the first page)

sorry. Please everyone lets forget the movie/book in question.

[Emperor Fritsch the Dense]

omg! i liked the movie SST.....but then i loved the book far more. and i guess i wont watch that series.
Emperor Fritsch the Readstomanydamnbooks

[Arkcon]

Yeah, I felt the same way about the Dune miniseries on the SciFi channel. It seemed more fashion show than good quality sci-fi. After a caught some bits of it however, I liked it a little more. So, I tivo'ed the Wizard of Earthsea. Some rainy day, I may be bored enough to go check it out.