Atonement

Film Adaptation Opinion

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    Film adaptation takes off

  • Georges Méliés adapts From the Earth to the Moon originally a novel by Jules Verne.

    Georges Méliés adapts From the Earth to the Moon originally a novel by Jules Verne.
    A black-and-white, silent, science-fiction film, which features in Hugo, another novel adapted to film.
    Named one of the 100 greatest films of the 20th century.
  • Alice in Wonderland Film Adaptation 1903

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    “Early movies were met with praise not only for their innovation, but for the promise they offered in educating their audiences.”

  • Virginia Wolf's essay The Movies and Reality

    Virginia Wolf's essay The Movies and Reality
    Argues not only are film adaptations doomed to achieving poor artistic success, but they also violate the artistic success and integrity of the novel
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    Since the beginning of the Oscars, 3/4 of the awards for 'Best Picture' go to film adaptations

  • Film adaptations become overused and critics make their case

  • The Handmaid's Tale Novel by Margaret Atwood

    The Handmaid's Tale Novel by Margaret Atwood
  • 85% of all Oscar-winning “Best Pictures” are adaptations

    85% of all Oscar-winning “Best Pictures” are adaptations
  • Atonement by Ian McEwan release

    Atonement by Ian McEwan release
  • Atonement Adaptation Release

    Atonement Adaptation Release
  • The Handmaid's Tale Adaptation

    The Handmaid's Tale Adaptation