Books to movies: Instant Death?

Good afternoon my lovelies!

Good weekend? Huh, mine was pretty good too.

So, you're reading this right now and wondering what the hell I'm talking (writing?) about this particular subject for, am I right? I swear, I have a reason. The main being I can't find the energy to write a review right now. Nope. It's a chill day.

Since Twilight became a movie hit, is it just me, or are the movie guys going a little crazy trying to turn some of our favorite books into the next big thing to hit the screens? Don't get me wrong, sometimes I really, really wish there was a movie based on a book I've read. And others, I feel as thought it would ruin everything I came up with inside my weird little head. Make sense?

Take Fifty Shades of Grey as an example. People are going mental over the fact that it will be on the big screen next year. People have bitched about who's playing who. We get it, you don't like them. It is not the end of the world, just don't go see the movie! Hmm. Okay, I admit, I may have bitched a little. But in all honesty, that was because I had a totally different image of Christian in my head. Each to their own and all that. Will I see the movie? You're damn right I will. I couldn't stop myself even if I wanted to.

I think the problem with adaptations is that everyone will have something to complain about. And they will think that they're the only ones who feel this way. Also, some of the best bits are going to be missed out, some of our favorite scenes will be tweaked, sometimes a little too much. I'm all for a little constructive criticism, hell, as a reviewer, I do this shit in my sleep. But I do it nicely. 

I got sidetracked then didn't I. The point I'm trying to make is...
Are all these upcoming movies going to be worth it? I loved the Twilight series. Sure they were a little..meh..at times, but overall, I enjoyed them. I was browsing IMDB last week, and saw a list. On it was countless movies that are due to be made, based on some of the most amazing books I have ever read. But you know what? I don't think they need to do this. So many of my friends have seen the movies, I tell them to read the books, and they ask "why should I? I saw the movie".

Movies take something special away from books. They take away the opportunity for someone to use their imagination, to tweak things here and their with their own minds, to really get a good grip on the potential outcome. I can't explain this right. I know, I'm rambling again.

What books are on the list? Well, there's If I Stay which I loved. This one, I think would be worth turning into a movie. I don't think they could go too wrong with it.

Then there's Fallen. Now this one, this I have to admit I really don't want to be turned into a movie. I'm sure some of you are sat there screaming at me, what can I say? I love seeing things play out in my mind. I love having my own personal movie going on. I love the fact that I get something out of a book that is unique to me. It's special.

Oh man, I've pissed myself off with this. I really should have known it would happen.

What I want to know is, what do you guys think? Pro's and con's? Tweet me, comment, get you're opinion out there! And please, let's keep this nice guys. :)