Originality- something unique and never done before. In my opinion, it should stay that way! Nothing I have read has ever been reinterpreted into a satisfying movie or television series. Sometimes the movie is decent, but in my eyes not up to par. From old novels like Frankenstein to random girly romance novels such as Twilight and Pretty Little Liars, the remakes have not been as good as the original texts. Certain scenes, that the reader may have loved or found significant, are cut out completely. Some main, factory details are poorly interpreted or ignored.
One series I have read and has been totally botched by a cheesy television series is Pretty Little Liars. I read the first book in less than a week (which is rare for me, seeing as I do not usually enjoy reading) and became obsessed. By the time I was onto the 4th or 5th book, news broke out that a television series was in the works based on Pretty Little Liars by ABC Family.
My sister and I always thought the books would make a killer movie. Needless to say, I was ecstatic. Well, I should not have been. The night Pretty Little Liars aired, I was glued in front of my TV ready to watch not wanting to miss a thing. Within the first 5 minutes, I was disappointed and watched another few minutes to give it a chance. Then, I turned it off. The characters did not look anything like what I had pictured from the authors descriptions, and the beginning was completely wrong! I would know, since I re-read the first book in anticipation for the show. The TV series is on its second season and I have absolutely no idea why. The show is the worst production I have ever seen. OK, maybe not the worst, but it is really close. Terrible adaptation on a terrific original. Originality should be kept unless the producers decided to keep the storyline straight from the book, and the details must be based on how the book described key people and places!
P.S. I am sincerely sorry for those who are reading this blog that like the show Pretty Little Liars!
In response to the post "Be Original Or Make The Remake Unforgettable," I agree with the blogger inasmuch as that films encompassing original ideas are unparalleled to films based on preexisting ideas. In comparison to the novel, ABC Family's "hit series" Pretty Little Liars, though entertaining, lacks the intangible quality that delivers style and uniqueness.
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