Books transformed into movies are a frequent occurrence in our modern society. The most obvious book to movie metamorphous is the Harry Potter saga.  Others who follow close behind are the Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants, The Lord of the Rings, and most recently Where the Wild Things Are. Coming soon to theaters on November 20th is the second of the Twilight series, New Moon.
Hollywood’s need to give face to some of the greatest imaginary characters is both exhilarating and disgusting.
The quotidian nature of Hollywood’s obsession with bringing fantastical characters to life annoys many, who then refuse to see the film. These are the people who publicize their nauseating feeling with everyone with whom they come in contact. Often, they find other haters, who then bond over their similar feelings, forming groups of anti-fans who ultimately repel from society…well in the most extreme cases.
When these people lurk by local movie theaters protesting the restrictive nature of such book turned movie productions on their imaginative minds, they often come into contact with the other, represented here as book made movie fanatics.
Thus, erupts a collision of minds.
Those who wait eagerly in line, bouncing with excitement, rejoice Hollywood’s imitation of books. Fueled by their pure wonder of what awaits them, this genre of people are dedicated to see whether their imaginative images are correct or perhaps will get insight into a different perspective.
What is devastating is being one of those hyped up people waiting patiently but urgently in line to see the movie of the year, only to walk out 95 minutes later somber and pissed off at the incompetent producer who failed to capture the essence of the novel. Asking yourself, did they even read the book before creating the film?
Ah, yes I have been there. It occurred on a fatal night where I sat down with my roommates and watched Twilight after being boarder line obsessed with the books. I laughed through the entire movie due to its absurd acting and silly lines. As I recall, I didn’t even end up finishing the movie I thought it so obtuse.
So the quarrel I presently find myself debating is the decision between falling in line with group number one, where I outwardly hate the coming of New Moon, or finding myself aligning with group two waiting in line, with the suspense building. It’s an important decision, $10 is at stake!
Have a good weekend!
Sara Majors in Art History and enjoys long walks.
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