L.A. Confidential: The third book in James Ellroys The LA Quartet series has become arguably his most widely known work, something that can be largely attributed to this Oscar-wining adaptation. But its a vastly different product. Director Curtis Hanson deemed many key plot points within the book too harrowing for audiences, including a more in-depth narrative relating to Fleur-de-Lis and the Nite Owl massacre. Jack Vincennes (Kevin Spacey) and Ed Exley’s (Guy Pearce) characteristics are significantly darker than what appears on screen, while part of the films climax actually takes place in the books prologue. Still, removing the murkier plot points didnt hurt the films success, as L.A Confidential found itself on numerous end of the year best-of lists, and won two Academy Awards. Even Ellroy loved it, citing the film as a work of art. More here: shortlist/entertainment/books/8-adaptations-that-massively-deviate-from-the-books
Posted on: Tue, 19 Aug 2014 13:20:55 +0000
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