There’s a line, right? With enough changes, these movies cease to be adaptations. They’re largely original works that are simply using established titles to capitalize on the name recognition.

February 26, 2026 - 22:51 UTC

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I mean my favourite author is Philip K. Dick, and my favourite film is Blade Runner.

Film adaptations don't need to pay any service to their source material to be successful.

They just need to be true to their own vision and execute it.
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Sure, I’m fine with pushing the envelope. But why adapt something if you’re going to throw EVERYTHING out? Some crucial remnant needs to remain, a central idea or spirit. Something
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That said, I’m not the purist my earlier message would suggest. I enjoyed the new Frankenstein. My beef wasn’t with Del Toro. It was with fans who claimed it was hyper faithful to confer legitimacy.
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I’ll probably see the new Wuthering Heights as well. And my bar for enjoyment won’t be slavish faithfulness
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