The problem with bad adaptions is that they become people's idea of the book or play or musical. People, by and large, don't go and find a copy of the original soundtrack of the original musical (Chicago was a fairly faithful adaption), or read the book. So many kids I know think that The Little Mermaid has a happy ending.
Sweeney Todd is a masterpiece. Many people will see the film, and think that is all that there is to it. They will have a lesser experience.
Perhaps they'll have a lesser experience than the theatrical version. Many will be satisfied with this. But perhaps awareness of the theatrical version will be increased by the show, and some will seek it out. Those that don't, likely wouldn't have anyway.
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jack_ryder) wrote2007-12-18 09:13 am
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The problem with bad adaptions is that they become people's idea of the book or play or musical. People, by and large, don't go and find a copy of the original soundtrack of the original musical (Chicago was a fairly faithful adaption), or read the book. So many kids I know think that The Little Mermaid has a happy ending.
Sweeney Todd is a masterpiece. Many people will see the film, and think that is all that there is to it. They will have a lesser experience.
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