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Miss NI'm getting so excited for the release of
Revolutionary Road that I may throw up. Seriously, I read the book a few years ago, fell in love with it and promised my best friend that we'd write the screenplay for the movie together. Of course, Hollywood got to it before we did, but I'm still excited to see someone else's interpretation of Richard Yates' story of suburban disdain. Oh yeah, and Kate Winslet and Leo DiCaprio are reunited onscreen, too. For every girl who obsessed over Titanic in the '90s, your day has come.
I'm a little worried that the movie won't be able to live up to the book, but it's gotten enough Golden Globe nods so far (one for Kate, one for Leo, best motion picture - drama and one for director Sam Mendes) to reassure me that everything will be fine and that the adaptation will be faithful. Consider my fingers crossed.
Is the movie ever better than the book? Does Revolutionary Road (or any movie, for that matter) stand a chance against the original?
Comments (9)
The books are always better then the movie.
I can not think of a movie that was better then the book
@Kristenmomof3@xanga - I haven't read the book yet, but I hear One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest is a close call.
The only book that I ever read that was as good as the movie was The Princess Bride, and I that that is because, the author, William Goldman, was also a script writer.
I'm so excited for this I think I could puke
somehow the "reunited" angle always disappoints. Runaway Bride, anyone?
Girlfriend, I cannot be any more excited for it as well. It's going to be incredible! Post after you watch it and tell me what you thought! Merry Christmas :)!
Hm.. I've never heard of Revolutionary Road... so I dunno what it's about. But that'll be interesting to see Kate and Leo again.
@wherethefishlives@xanga - It is pretty close. I actually like both equally!
I'm HOPING Watchmen will stand up to the original graphic novel.
Just watched a clip from Revolutionary Road, and it looks like it should be pretty cool. Plus, the film was just nominated for 4 Golden Globes including best picture and best actor/actress! It opens on Dec. 26, and you can find the clip here: http://www.viddler.com/explore/Soulblade08/videos/47