Inkheart discussion

The movie to this was great, but I don't get why they left so many parts out of it that were in the book! It was way too fast paced!! None of the characters in the movie really actually took the time to get to know one another, etc they way they did in the book!

I don't know what you talking about. The movie was beyond awful; possibly the worst I've ever seen. Mo and his daughter had different accents! They don't even look alike. The story is really cool, but the movie made it seem lame. They didn't add enough to Dustfinger, or any of the characters. People who never read the book would have a hard time following.

Breena: I did like Dustfinger... it's been a while since I read the book, so I can't say for sure about Mo, but I seem to remember him being a more quiet, reserved person.
Whitney: I know! Actors apparently can't pull of accents for a whole movie, so either they have a different accent in their first scene in a movie (like Abigail in National Treasure) or they have one completely unsuited to who they're supposed to be. Accents in movies are one of my pet peeves.

the movie showed the more action-packed scenes, which is okay, because that made the movie good. The book was great, though, too!

I found it very disappointing, all of books in the series are on and off in action. They're either deep in action or have none at all in my opinion. There is never really an underlining plot, or something that can be foreshadowed.

Breena wrote: "I agree that the movie was too fast paced. Because a movie only gives you 2 or so hours to work with, the pace is already going to pick up from the book but I don't think they paid enough attention..."

I don't really like the person who played Mo either but Funke dedicated Inkspell to Brendan Fraser because she based Mo off of him.

Tirzah wrote: "I was counting down the days to see the movie...so glad I did not waste money to see it in theaters. I rented it and was extremely disappointed (especially after bragging to my mom and sister what ..."

I agree hated the ending of the movie because Dustfinger was back in the Inkworld.

I loved Dustfinger but I agree they could have done more with him and yes I was upset that he reunited with Roxane since that doesn't happen tell Inkspell. And I thought Brendan Fraser was a good Mo. The movie was a sad disappointment they moved to fast and you didn't get to meet some of the characters or see how the other grow to like each other. I was also upset that Resa could talk in the end. she doesn't talk tell like the middle of Inkspell.

I was scared to watch the movie after 10 minutes for fear that it would ruin my mental image of the characters.

Mo's casting was not right, and Meggie's was okay.

I agree that the movie didn't live up to my expectations, and I already had low expectations because movies are never better than books, however I loved that they picked Brenden Fraiser for the part of Mo, because I believe Funke had him in mind from the very beginning. I also liked how in the movie, the characters that came out of the books disfigured had words printed on their skin. I know that wasn't in the book, but I thought that it gave it more of a magical feel. It was almost as if the book was leaving its inky fingers on their skin as a reminder that they don't belong in that world. But the books were better, no contest!

I saw the movie first and it inspired me to get the book (which I had seen but had never bothered to pick up). For me it acted like a teaser trailer - it's pretty much a given that the book will be better than the movie. Mo was rather poor just because I don't believe Brenden Fraiser can act - but Dustfinger and Farid and Meggie and Elinor and the author guy (I forget his name) were all amazingly cast. But yes, they did leave out a lot but that's only to be expected bc they only had an hour and a half in which to fit everything.

i know what you mean when i first read the book i was so excited but then i started to fall asleep it was that boring

I haven't seen the movie, but I saw the trailer and did not feel that Brendan Fraser fit Mo at all. Did anyone else get this sense? I really couldn't understand it, especially since Cornelia Funke handpicked him.

I didn't enjoy this book, I could barely keep my eyes open. The movie sucks just as much

I know what people are saying about the book being boring. I believe much of that is due to the fact that Funke's books are translated into English. I find that none of her books are written very well due to that, but I love her ideas and stories.
Usually I judge a book by its content AND writing, but in Funke's case, I kind of just let the writing slip by.

I thought the book was awesome! It was the movie that turned me off the series! Seriously, the movie was awful! Horrible! It was like one of those cheap done movies that are never interesting and the acting is really bad!

I absolutly loved the book! It's one of my favorites and it is something I have read at least five times, however I think the movie is a one time watch.

I loved both the film and the book! I think it's easier to think of them as to separate things, rather than the same story. I loved Paul Bettany's portrayal of Dustfinger, and, although it took me a while to unite Brendan Fraser and Mo in my head, I don't think his accent or looks were a problem. Parents have different accents to their kids all the time - just because the parents grew up somewhere, say Italy, doesn't mean that their kids will magically 'inherit' their accent. They'll have the accent of their surroundings as children. And it explicitly says, in the first chapter of Inkheart, that Mo and Meggie are not supposed to look alike. Meggie looks like her mum, and I think they got that spot-on. I've watched the film more than I've read the book, because film-Dustfinger is my preference over book-Dustfinger, though I love both, and I read the book twice before I saw the film.

This book is my favorite of the series. The last one was pretty disapponting for me.

Whitney wrote: "I don't know what you talking about. The movie was beyond awful; possibly the worst I've ever seen. Mo and his daughter had different accents! They don't even look alike.
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Well, see it thus: Goes to prove that Parents and their children really do live in different worlds.

I didn't really like the ending, but it was my fav out of the series. The movie was a huge disappointment, tho. :/

i loved the book, although it was to long. after a while i wanted to put the book down and read something else, probably because i knew what was going to happen, though.( because i watched the movie.)

The book and movie are two different things. The book was amazing! I loved the "reading characters out a story" plot. But the movie took all the good parts out of the actual story. It was such a disappointment! I remember watching it and feeling so let down, this book being one of my favourites.

I have to agree that the movie was a BIG disappointment. I found the book to be very interesting and also a one-of-a-kind. The book was so much better than the movie. :)

I LOVE the book and the movie is a total rip off! They didn't get everything in and I hate when that happens to movies!!!

yeah the film had nothing to it but the book was really detailed and long! the film just picked sences that made it understandable but not good.

HATE, HATE, HATED the movie...The books were soooo good, I couldn't hardly put them down, but I was so disappointed by the movie.

I suppose that if someone saw the movie first, it might draw them to read the books, but I can't really imagine that...

The movie was horrifically awful. They rushed everything, didn't stick to the plot line whatsoever (I understand changing things from the book but not actual events), it was just a miss in my opinion. The casting was strange minus a few characters, and it really was a godawful film. Even looking at the move as a whole separate entity from the book it was still awful.

I hated the book and the movie. I really wanted to like the book. I even read it twice and couldn't get into it. I am starting to realize that it is the author I don't like. I have read other books by her and just can't get into them.

I agree the movie sucked BUT I did like their Mo and Dustfinger.

Movie - Horrid
Book - Superb

No. Stop talking about the movie which is obvious garbage. We should be talking about how disappointing the book is. It really is poorly paced and repetitive. I understand the technique of repetition to establish a theme but this just seems like lazy writing to me. It's a red flag for me that distracts from the story and focuses me on the writing. Maybe it's bad translation but I don't believe that is the case here. Let me know if you agree?

Take the Inheart Challenge!
How many times does Funke make reference to:
Dancing Bears?
Book worms?
Glow worms?

If you listened to the audio book you might have picked up on this little auditory gem and you may recall if she said more than twice
"But Basta moved faster."
I actually loved that phrase. It tickles my ears.

I'm convinced that I only got through the book due to Lynn Redgrave's superb reading. Now she has a silver tongue and can elevate any material to art. I'm crestfallen that the next book is the one people say is best and it is read by my AEF (Arch-Enemy For Life), Brendon Frasier.

the movie was cool but they left so many awesome parts from the book out

i really liked these books. the movie was just bad (although the casting was great). aunt eleanor was fun. she was probably my favorite character.

Hannah wrote: "I didn't enjoy this book, I could barely keep my eyes open. The movie sucks just as much"

I totally agree!!

I didn't like this book as much I honestly think it was a disappointment

Claire wrote: "I didn't like this book as much I honestly think it was a disappointment"

They both were

It was weird, as I was reading the book I thought it seemed familar. I talked to my boys and they said that we had seen the movie. I do not really remember the movie lol. I guess I was not overly impressed, but I loved the book. I am on the second one and though I am having a little harder time getting through it, I could not put the first one down, I am still enjoying it.
Isn't it usually true though that the movies just are not quite as good. I remember this with The Client. I did not really like the movie at all, but loved the book.

The movie wasn't as good as the book, but the book was great!

Whitney wrote: "I don't know what you talking about. The movie was beyond awful; possibly the worst I've ever seen. Mo and his daughter had different accents! They don't even look alike. The story is really cool, ..."

I totally agree. The movie should never have been made! Did not do justice to the book.

When ever there is a move (or TV series) and a book I never compare them. They are never the same (can't be) and sometimes it's hard to even believe the movie is even based on the book. That way I can enjoy the book for the book and the movie for it's own individualism.
I loved the movie Inkheart. The first book was okay. I barely liked Inkspell and HATED Inkdeath, didn't even finish it, got a little more than halfway and had to quit.

I didn't really like (or even finish) the book because I couldn't stand the repetition. Safe, danger, safe, danger; Drama, suspense, drama, suspense. Do you know what I mean?

I loved this series it was really good in my opinion I read ink heart ink spell and ink death and I loved every second of the books Cornelia funke is an amazing author

I haven't seen the movie, and I don't want to!

The movie was crappy but I'm talking about the books

Movies are never like the books and it is not quite fair to compare them. As a rule, I avoid watching films after I read the books as I know I will be disappointed, but, on the other hand, I have seen many films that made me want to read the books. Inkheart is one of them...

The movie wasn't that good sadly but I still liked it

i am so disappointing about how bad the movie was. i did not fall in love with anyone as i did when i read the book. Also they hardly stayed true to the book ether!

I didn't like the book, and I'm not going to see the movie.

I really loved the movie and the book <3 i wish they would have had him be the audiobook guy for all the books.

Hold_My_Heart (Rachel) wrote: "The movie to this was great, but I don't get why they left so many parts out of it that were in the book! It was way too fast paced!! None of the characters in the movie really actually took the ti..."

I agree that the movie was better than the book itself.