Quote Originally Posted by Vael View Post
I think the movie turned it more into the a fantastical fairy tale, from what I've heard of the book (I have it at home, and I'll be reading it soon. Just picked it up from the library...) but honestly, I love that kind of thing- if done well.

And no, the book is not always better.
Example: The Princess Bride.
And honestly?
Phantom of the Opera.

Those two make amazing movies, and the books? Meeeh.
I beg to differ on PotO, really.
But that's because there's so much more Phantom-y goodness.