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Great Expectations, are long, weighty, dense, bursting with characters and rich with description and despite many gallant attempts, none of them have ever been successfully adapted for the screen.

so the assumption is that the film can show characters and tell an engrossing story as well as the book

For me, Kiera Knightley was completely miscast, and without Tolstoy’s exquisite prose, it became simply a run-of-the-mill tale of adultery with none of the insight of the novel.

it is an indisputable fact that the film's visual effects set a new standard for the industry, even if critics were divided on its plot."

"The hero's sudden and brutal death at the end of the second act was designed to provoke a visceral response of shock and grief from the audience."

"In the novel, the mysterious old map is not just a prop; it plays a vital role in motivating the protagonist to leave her home and start the adventure."

"The actor's portrayal of the unhinged villain was a memorable performance that stole every scene and will likely be remembered for years to come."

"The knight made a gallant attempt to slay the dragon and save the kingdom, but the beast was too powerful, and he was defeated in the final chapter."

"The detective's muddled thinking in the early chapters led him to accuse the wrong suspect, wasting precious time while the real killer escaped."

"While he appreciated the artistry of independent films, he usually just wanted to relax with a mainstream cinema blockbuster on a Friday night."

"Despite its 800-page length, the biography was such an engrossing story that I finished it in three days."

"The show's greatest strength is its character development, transforming the selfish prince into a wise and compassionate king over five seasons."

"The movie started with an interesting premise, but it quickly became a run-of-the-mill tale of good versus evil that we've all seen before."

"The film's plot was thin and the dialogue was weak, but it was so visually attractive that the beautiful cinematography almost made it worth watching."

Another case in point is Joe Wright’s 2012 version of Anna Karenina.

one example that immediately springs to mind is The Hunger Games.

jaws is held up as an example of a good book-to film adaptation.

The textbook example of a great book-to-film adaptation is Gone with the Wind.

she illustrates her argument with examples drawn from classic nineteenth century novels.

Person A: "I can't pay you the $100 I owe you today, but I can give you $50 now and $50 on Friday." Person B: "Okay, I can live with that."

you have all the mannerism down to a t He followed the instructions down to a T, and the recipe turned out perfectly."in every last detail

I am a big fan of J.K. Rowling. I read her 'Harry Potter' saga from cover to cover every year. My friends think I am insane.

Why do they always have some magazines to flip through at the hairdresser's?

Maria has a soft spot for flowers. She always buys them no matter what the weather is like outside.

browse, scan, skim, leaf through, glance through

proper, in-depth complex story

it brings book to life in a way u never thought is possible

want a bit of spectacle and a good wat to switch off for a couple of hours