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Books should be adapted into movies
This position holds that books should be adapted into movies. It argues adaptations give a story a visual, artistic form, offer an alternative for those who prefer or cannot read, boost the original book's popularity, and give filmmakers creative room to reinterpret the material.
Supporting arguments · 5
- Adapting movies gives screenplay writers creative freedomHow the book is presented can be altered, giving screenwriters a 'jumping off point' from which to showcase their creativity.
- Movies give the book a visual, artistic representationIt helps readers visualise the story and take the experience a step further beyond words on a page.
- Successful books make successful moviesThere is a bigger chance of a movie being successful if it is based on a book that is already popular.
- Movies provide an alternative for those who can't read the bookNot everyone has the luxury to read the entire lengths of books.
- Movie adaptations make the books more popularCritically acclaimed movie adaptations usually bring attention to the book that inspired it, and already best-selling books will benefit from a movie production through sales.