Films That Are Better Than The Book

**blunthead** · 1 Week Ago

The Shining.

**Haunted** · 1 Week Ago

Originally Posted by 91rewoT

Shawshank - loved the book, loved the movie...but with King's stories, I always think the books are better...in this case, it was close to a tie,

but the written word still wins

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I just finished reading Shawshank and I have not seen the movie but I believe you are right on spot here. Reading about why a character is the way he/she is and how they interact with the world around them (character development) is what I love about Mr. King's books.

**Haunted** · 1 Week Ago

Originally Posted by blunthead

The Shining.

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**Haunted** · 1 Week Ago

As I mentioned I just finished reading ...Shawshank Redemption and was surprised that our Jake is a pigeon???? HUH??? Sir Brian, is there some history here??

**fredthe3rd** · 1 Week Ago

The Shining is one of my favourite horror films. If it had been more true to the book... it wouldn't have been nearly as good. What works in a book doesn't necessarily work in a film.

**SharonC** · 1 Week Ago

I found Congo (the movie based on the book by Michael Creighton) far more entertaining than the book itself. Usually, it's the other way around. I must admit that I watched the movie first, and then I bought the book. I found the book incredibly boring.

**nate_watkins** · 1 Week Ago

Originally Posted by SharonC

I found Congo (the movie based on the book by Michael Creighton) far more entertaining than the book itself. Usually, it's the other way around. I must admit that I watched the movie first, and then I bought the book. I found the book incredibly boring.

That is sometimes his style. I still found some of his more boring stories a bit interesting because of all the research he put into his work. I guess people who knew him called him a workaholic. I don't remember much of the book or movie Congo, but I do remember some of his books being much better than others.