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Of course, the easy answer is to go with the books since that is the general rule of thumb. And I am not saying that the books weren't good. But you at least have to admit that Peter Jackson did a great job with the movies.
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Neither scenario you painted captures the pain of being forced to read or watch that atrocity. I do give the nod to the movie, though. At least if you fall asleep (believe me, it is the only response you can have while watching that movie that doesn't lead to permanent physical harm), the movie will finish on its own (and when it is over, you can at least enjoy the delightful static noise and salt and pepper screen). If you fall asleep with the book, when you wake up, you realize you still have progressed no further than the first sentence. |
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Godfather 1 and 2 are on my all-time list.
But Puzo's book is better...slightly. The book actually gives you some background on the whole Cosa Nostra, as well as more texture around characters.....Don Vito and his mom, Johhny Fontane, how the Corleone's came to adopt Tom Hagen, etc... Of note is that in the book, Michael realizes his ruthlessness early on. The movie implies this full realization only at the very end of G2. In the book, Michael realizes his thirst for vengeance/violence after Vito is shot and Michael volunteers to kill McCluskey and Solozzo. What the film has over the book is the ridiculously awful street fight scene between Carlo and Sonny, where you can clearly see that Sonny isn't even coming close to making contact with Carlo's face.
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I didn't find the movies too long, but rather not as crisp as I would have liked. The battle scenes were well-done.
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But I apparently laughed you out of your font.
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Be careful, YOhio is a master at Pride and Prejudice smack. Steer clear of that tall grass.
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