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Agreed. Bronwyn is one of my favorites in the book. Definitely disappointed with her movie portrayal.
I agree. in the book, the female characters were very strong and forward. I hated the switch between Olive and Emma!.
I agree. My friend and I did not like the switching at all!
I haven't watched the movie yet, but just from watching the trailers I don't know if I even will watch it. I fell in love with these sweet characters, who I'm about to watch embark on their next journey in the fourth book, whatever that may be. But I honestly really hate it when filmmakers create an adaptation of a book series that they mistreat. I know there are a lot of people who say that it doesn't matter, and it's just another version of the story and whatever. But the thing is, it's sort of betraying the original story in a way.
I feel like in changing stories like this, which, by the way, is done because people who don't give a rat's ass about the story or characters can enjoy the movie more, is sad. Books always give a more in-depth look at the story, which is beautiful. For some people it can feel like you are transported into the story and you learn to love the characters and feel the narrator's every heartache, rush of adrenaline, or spike of fear. The characters and the places that we're transported to become a part of ourselves. It's truly wonderful.
I feel that when filmmakers attempt to make such a beautiful story into something that non-readers would enjoy and switch things around, it can damage the legacy and harmony of the story. While I loved the Harry Potter movies as a kid, I never realized the full majesty of the story until I read the books. While I cannot simply turn my back on the movies, as I grew up with them, I can't help but feel like they are empty in a way, as if they're missing their soul. It makes my heart sink, so I've decided to read the books I love as many times as I want instead of re-watching the movies every time I yearn for the thrill of my favorite stories.
I've realized that the Miss Peregrine books are amazing and they are not in any way defined by the movie. They are completely separate stories at this point, and I will try my best not to let the questionable representation get my spirits down about the book. I have been enjoying the novels immensely for the past couple of weeks now, and I'll add them to my list of all-time favorite series' and regard them as they should be. We have to respect the stories for how they truly are, not for what the majority of people have seen it as in the movie.
The real heartache for me is how the story is so misrepresented in the majority of the public eye. I would bet that way more people have seen the movie than have read the book. It's like the story is being replaced with a different, shorter, less meaningful stand-in. Not many people will ever get to experience the real story, which makes me sad. But, in truth, most people probably just don't care. So I must remember that the movie was for THEM, and the real gems are here for the people who actually appreciate it.
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May 26, 2017 01:31PM
Agreed. Bronwyn is one of my favorites in the book. Definitely disappointed with her movie portrayal.
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I agree. in the book, the female characters were very strong and forward. I hated the switch between Olive and Emma!.
I agree. My friend and I did not like the switching at all!
I haven't watched the movie yet, but just from watching the trailers I don't know if I even will watch it. I fell in love with these sweet characters, who I'm about to watch embark on their next journey in the fourth book, whatever that may be. But I honestly really hate it when filmmakers create an adaptation of a book series that they mistreat. I know there are a lot of people who say that it doesn't matter, and it's just another version of the story and whatever. But the thing is, it's sort of betraying the original story in a way.I feel like in changing stories like this, which, by the way, is done because people who don't give a rat's ass about the story or characters can enjoy the movie more, is sad. Books always give a more in-depth look at the story, which is beautiful. For some people it can feel like you are transported into the story and you learn to love the characters and feel the narrator's every heartache, rush of adrenaline, or spike of fear. The characters and the places that we're transported to become a part of ourselves. It's truly wonderful.
I feel that when filmmakers attempt to make such a beautiful story into something that non-readers would enjoy and switch things around, it can damage the legacy and harmony of the story. While I loved the Harry Potter movies as a kid, I never realized the full majesty of the story until I read the books. While I cannot simply turn my back on the movies, as I grew up with them, I can't help but feel like they are empty in a way, as if they're missing their soul. It makes my heart sink, so I've decided to read the books I love as many times as I want instead of re-watching the movies every time I yearn for the thrill of my favorite stories.
I've realized that the Miss Peregrine books are amazing and they are not in any way defined by the movie. They are completely separate stories at this point, and I will try my best not to let the questionable representation get my spirits down about the book. I have been enjoying the novels immensely for the past couple of weeks now, and I'll add them to my list of all-time favorite series' and regard them as they should be. We have to respect the stories for how they truly are, not for what the majority of people have seen it as in the movie.
The real heartache for me is how the story is so misrepresented in the majority of the public eye. I would bet that way more people have seen the movie than have read the book. It's like the story is being replaced with a different, shorter, less meaningful stand-in. Not many people will ever get to experience the real story, which makes me sad. But, in truth, most people probably just don't care. So I must remember that the movie was for THEM, and the real gems are here for the people who actually appreciate it.
