Some people think that films based on books should strictly adhere to the original story, while others believe that film producers should have the freedom to make alterations. This essay will discuss both sides and give my opinion.
On the one hand, some people said that the original story is important so movies should be based on books. A number of books have meaningful stories, strong characters, and altering the story may lose the messages the author wanted to convey. For example, Disney’s live-action movie ” The Little Mermaid” changed the sad ending of an animated story into a happy ending. Therefore, some fans of this film felt this change made the story lose the meaning of the story. Additionally, a film follows the original story to show respect to the author’s effort and keep the true meaning of the story.
On the other hand, other people thought that the filmmakers should be creative and adapt the movie to fit the modern audience. This is because some stories are not suitable when turned into films, so the writer does not work well on screen. Disney often changes parts of stories to make them more suitable for children. For instance, “The Little Mermaid” by Andersen has a sad ending, but Disney changed into a happy ending so it would be more enjoyable for young viewers. These changes can make the story become more popular and successful.
In conclusion, while it is important to respect the original story, I think movie writers should have some freedom to make changes. As long as the main message stays the same, changes can make the story more exciting and easier to enjoy.