When Sad Books Become Films
Now, don't get me wrong, I adored All the Bright Places, but this book broke me. It crushed my soul and caused some serious ugly crying. As a matter of fact, tears begin forming in my eyes every time this book comes up, and that is why I know, that I will not be able to see this film in the theatre. Seriously, I watched the trailer and cried.This has happened to me before. Back when The Fault in Our Stars came out, the WLABBers all went to see it, and I was invited, but I had to decline. Why? Because I cried just about non-stop for the last 30% of that book. I am talking full-on, snotty mess crying. I could never allow this to happen in public. So, I watched this alone, on DVD, in the privacy of my own home. It was as painful as I thought it would be. I couldn't even watch it in one sitting, because I was such a mess.
You would think it would be easier, knowing about the impending tragedy. As if I could fortify myself, prepare myself for the emotional onslaught. But alas, I cannot. I fail every time. It's like when I hear the song, "The Wind Beneath My Wings". Tears. Every. Time.
So, although I am SO EXCITED about ATBP, I will probably will never see this film on the big screen. I read this book back in 2014, and it still stirs such strong feelings of sadness and loss in my heart. I feel like this would be Bambi part 2, when my family was ejected from the theatre, because my sister was hysterical during you-know-what-part.
What are you feelings on sad books being made into movies?
Do you have a favorite sad book? sad movie?
Do you have a favorite sad book? sad movie?
Let us know in the comments!
Oh man when I saw TFIOS is the theater I was a mess. Full on snot and snobs. It was so bad. I cried every time I read it and watched it. I like the trailer for ATBP but I always feel like they give away too much. But yeah I don't think I like to sob at movie theaters. Better to do at home!
ReplyDeleteI was surprised by what was in the trailer too. Maybe it is like a trigger warning?
DeleteI am basically a robot and think I would be okay to not cry in the movie theater (I held it in during TFIOS)-- BUT you're right about hearing The Wind Beneath My Wings-- I can't with that movie. Full on tears every time.
ReplyDeleteRight? When they were doing that Beaches re-make, I got misty every time I saw a commercial for it. 😭
DeleteThe Wind Beneath My Wings makes me cry every time I hear it. It reminds me of my grandmother. It is funny, I will read a sad story, but usually skip the movie adaptation.
ReplyDeleteYep. I have yet to see some of my biggest ugly cry adaptations. I don't know if it is because I know I will be a mess or if I am worried that they will not do the story justice. Awww, what a beautiful song to remind you of your grandma. <3
DeleteOkay, so I haven't read those books you mentioned. I skipped seeing The Fault in our Stars just because I knew it was super sad.
ReplyDeleteI always get tears when I listen to "The Wind Beneath My Wings" too. I saw the movie Beaches where that song came from and I break down every time. ~Aleen
As soon as she hears the open chords of Wind Beneath My Wings, my sister shuts it off because she starts bawling. We are a weepy set of sisters.
DeleteI thought TFIOS was just okay. I know that I am in the minority with that opinion. My daughter loves the movie but I haven't watched it yet. I do want to read All the Bright Places soon but I am not sure about seeing the movie. I really don't watch a lot of movies or TV.
ReplyDeleteI also do not watch a ton of TV and I used to go to the movies with my daughter, but she has been far away for 4+ years, so I wait for cable now, but I am always on the verge of watching the movie/TV show, when it is based on a book I really liked.
DeleteUgh. I cried so hard when I read this one! :S But. I really feel like I need to reread it. Partly because I want to dull my feelings a bit for when I do watch the movie. But also because I don't remember some of the details?
ReplyDeleteI don't know if my pain will ever be dulled. I cried writing this post. I am a sap!
DeleteI still haven't watched The Fault in Our Stars. I couldn't do it at the theater, no way. It was such a favorite book but seeing it is different than reading it. I bought the DVD when it came out and even recorded it on my DVr when it was on a couple months ago. Still haven't watched it. lol I was the same with Me Before You but finally watched it a few months ago. I haven't read All the Bright Places yet. I want to and probably will before the movie but I'm sure I'll do the same and wait on the movie a bit. lol
ReplyDeleteTIFOS was well done. I was glad some of the worst parts of Gus' illness, because that really wrecked me in the book. Was Me Before You good?
DeleteI 100% agree with you I had to watch The Fault in Our Stars at home knowing I was going to loss it. I find sometimes if I have read the book I begin crying way to soon into the movie because I just know what is going to happen and can't get it under control. Great discussion post!
ReplyDeleteOMG! I totally did pre-emptive crying when I watched TIFOS.
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