OT: Hit Movies that Blow Chunks

[DavidG]

Originally posted by Chronon:
My choice for worst movie ever made is Dune (like Blue Velvet, another totally bizarre David Lynch film). But since it wasn't really a hit, it probably doesn't qualify for this list.

Heheh I was gonna mention Dune too. Amazaing how such a great book can be made into such a bad movie.

[Chronon]

Originally posted by DavidG:
Amazing how such a great book can be made into such a bad movie.

Since Dune is my favorite SF book of all time, I had very high expectations. Unfortunately, I have been disappointed in most films made from good books: the Lord of the Rings, Dune, etc. After reading the bad reviews, I didn't even go to see the Postman or Starship Troopers (two more of my favorite books).

I think most books are just too long for the movie format. The BBC made a pretty decent Dune series, but it took six hours of story to do the book justice. Short stories can make very good films, though. Blade Runner was an adaptation of a short story called "Do Androids Dream of Electronic Sheep?" (I believe by Philip K. Dick).

[narf poit chez BOOM]

i liked the dune movie better than the dune book. why? the book was boring. the movie had big, huge, massive worms.

[Erax]

There's a movie called Screamers that's a pretty good adaptation of a short SF story. In case the title does not ring a bell, the following quote might.

"This is Don Giovanni. Come down. Over."

[narf poit chez BOOM]

that is to say, the worms were the only really interesting feature in either and they were more interesting in the movie.

if you don't expect movies and tv to measure up to books, it's enjoyable.

the series 'jeramiah' has made a good showing, so far, i think.

[Loser]

Originally posted by Chronon:
Blade Runner was an adaptation of a short story called "Do Androids Dream of Electronic Sheep?" (I believe by Philip K. Dick).

Actually, Do Androids Dream Electric Sheep is a whole novel. We Can Remember It for You Wholesale and Minority Report are, I believe, short stories.

[Erax]

I hated Dune, the book, to the point that I never finished reading it, but this was a long time ago. Maybe I should give it a second chance.

[Chronon]

Originally posted by Loser:
Actually, Do Androids Dream Electric Sheep is a whole novel. We Can Remember It for You Wholesale and Minority Report are, I believe, short stories.

You're right on all counts, Loser, my mistake. It's funny how PKD is all the rage these days. He was on the fringes in the sixties and was apparently quite bitter about his lack of notoriety. Times change...

[ October 06, 2003, 20:09: Message edited by: Chronon ]

[Starhawk]

Meh...one word. CONTACT :-) worst movie ever made next to Ishtar.

[gravey101]

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