Changing the source code

Hollywood Movies That Were Right To Tweak The Source Material

Hollywood Movies That Were Right To Tweak The Source Material
If some of these classics had kept in all their source material, they might have been too racy for theaters.
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Hollywood loves a good book adaption, and while many go on to win Oscars, much of their original source material does not make an appearance in the finished product.

Redditor u/Left_Brilliant_7378 asked the internet to list famous films whose original, book plot lines weren't that camera-friendly, but their screen adaptations' story tweaks turned out for the best. Some of the story excerpts discussed here are well beyond PG-13, so we hope you brought your parents' permission slip for the trip we're about to take together.


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From over 1,000 Reddit submissions in the "best changes made in a film adaption" category, we shortlisted the following six nominees.


The Mom In 'Jaws' Has Got Too Much Going On
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'Forest Gump' Is A Douche In The Original Book
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'The Godfather' Cut A Bunch Of Racy Chapters Out
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These Haunting Creatures From 'The Shining' Were Left Out In The Cold
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The Devil's In The Details โ€” And Prada, Apparently
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'The Lord Of The Rings' Didn't Buy This Bad Guy A Ticket To Hollywood
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Via Reddit.

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