Mann Library Causes Me Movie Madness
February 16, 2011 —Mann Library, sometimes an arena for my most productive hours…but currently this comfortable couch chair and the dim lighting is helping me channel my counterproductive side. Thus, a blog post ensues.
I am not able to read books for pleasure very often, but when I do I become extremely enveloped in plot lines. I visualize every detail, every plot occurrence, and every character trait. While I know that these books that I connect so deeply to shouldn’t be tampered with, I do feel excited when I hear they are to be produced on screen. Recently I read Emily Giffin’s two-part series “Something Borrowed” and “Something Blue.” Yes, these may not be the most intellectually enticing novels, but they are entertaining and thus, a film script develops.
Over the past few months, with the knowledge of this future feature film, I’ve checked imdb constantly. And a few moments ago, during the peak of my procrastination stage, I finally saw the movie’s promotional poster. Chills went down my spine. However, I am worried that this movie will not fulfill my expectations, as most movie version of books do not.
Kate Hudson and Ginnifer Goodwin star in the film as two best friends who are in love with the same man…well basically…there is much more to the story than just that. Kate Hudson’s character is an extremely vain, self-consumed, beautiful, bitch. I hated this character when reading the book, and I wonder if the movie will portray Hudson in such a horrible light. I’m sure they will change things around in order to insure her popularity remains. Her character, does, in the second book have a more dominant role and I did learn to love her. Thus, the movie may focus more on that plotline.
The film’s catch line : There’s a thin line between love and friendship. Profound? I’m not entirely sure. Now I’ll just sit and wait until the film’s trailer is released.
