12-25-2011, 05:33 PM
I understand the need for "scenes" to be different for the medium of film, or stage. Storytelling in books can be much richer. You don't overlook the important stuff, because the author points it out for you. In film, or on stage, if your eyes stray to examine one thing, or you are momentarily distracted, you might miss observing or hearing something important. Reading is active, while attending a film or play is passive.
The film story needs to stand on it's own, with or without first having been a novel. A good story with a richly defined universe can result in a great movie, or garbage. Just look at what's been done to "Batman" -- most of it I loath to the depth of my soul, and others (e.g. Frank Miller, The Dark Knight Returns) I really like immensely.
If done properly in the spirit of the tale, the Hobbit should mainly be an adventure story for children and adolescents. A deft marketer, (e.g. Disney), would add enough material to make it accessible, and enjoyable for adults.
The film story needs to stand on it's own, with or without first having been a novel. A good story with a richly defined universe can result in a great movie, or garbage. Just look at what's been done to "Batman" -- most of it I loath to the depth of my soul, and others (e.g. Frank Miller, The Dark Knight Returns) I really like immensely.
If done properly in the spirit of the tale, the Hobbit should mainly be an adventure story for children and adolescents. A deft marketer, (e.g. Disney), would add enough material to make it accessible, and enjoyable for adults.
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