I suppose if you take the Bone Collector at face value, it's not so bad. The story is alright. There's a certain element of suspense. And the characters seem entertaining enough.
Unfortunately those of us who have actually read the Bone Collector by Jeffery Deaver can't help but be incredibly disappointed. Let me first start off by saying that Jeffery Deaver is a brilliant crime novelist who has developed the two main characters Amelia and Lincoln in a number of novels (The Bone Collector, The Coffin Dancer, The Empty Chair, The Stone Monkey and his latest The Vanished Man). Having read them all, I am every time amazed at his ability to write something so incredibly exciting, detailed, well researched. He is by far one of my favourite authors, which is why it pained me to watch this movie.
Why is it that when Hollywood decides to make a script out of a really great book, they change all the things about that book that make it so great. Naturally you can't salvage all aspects, but basic things should remain the same. Like the victims. Like the killer. Like the main characters.
BIG SPOILERS AHEAD!
BIG SPOILERS about the novel and the movie. First the VICTIMS. The victims in the book are not the same as the victims in the movie. The makers of the movie probably thought there were too many victims in the book so they mixed them up a little and decided to kill a few victims at the same time. Another big difference is the victims don't all die in the book. That's what adds to the suspense. Is someone going to save them or not? It's what keeps you on the edge of your seat. Second the KILLER. Why on earth would you want to change the killer? I just don't get it. By changing the killer you change the motive or in this case take it away all together. Finally, the MAIN CHARACTERS. The last time I checked Lincoln Rhyme wasn't black. Maybe they picked Denzel because he was just really great for the part, but then again... who knows. And his nurse... she's supposed to be a HE named THOM. And as far as Amelia is concerned, why would you want to change her last name from SACHS (in the book) to DONAGHY (in the movie). Let me guess, because when they said Amelia Sachs out loud, it sounded like SEX. Oh no, what a disaster, because people in the movies aren't supposed to have 'funny' names, not like people in real life.
I have tried to look at this movie objectively and objectively it's not bad. It's not great but it's not bad either. I have only one advice for you. If you insist on seeing the movie, read the book first or not at all. If you've already read the book, skip the movie alltogether. I wish I had.
Unfortunately those of us who have actually read the Bone Collector by Jeffery Deaver can't help but be incredibly disappointed. Let me first start off by saying that Jeffery Deaver is a brilliant crime novelist who has developed the two main characters Amelia and Lincoln in a number of novels (The Bone Collector, The Coffin Dancer, The Empty Chair, The Stone Monkey and his latest The Vanished Man). Having read them all, I am every time amazed at his ability to write something so incredibly exciting, detailed, well researched. He is by far one of my favourite authors, which is why it pained me to watch this movie.
Why is it that when Hollywood decides to make a script out of a really great book, they change all the things about that book that make it so great. Naturally you can't salvage all aspects, but basic things should remain the same. Like the victims. Like the killer. Like the main characters.
BIG SPOILERS AHEAD!
BIG SPOILERS about the novel and the movie. First the VICTIMS. The victims in the book are not the same as the victims in the movie. The makers of the movie probably thought there were too many victims in the book so they mixed them up a little and decided to kill a few victims at the same time. Another big difference is the victims don't all die in the book. That's what adds to the suspense. Is someone going to save them or not? It's what keeps you on the edge of your seat. Second the KILLER. Why on earth would you want to change the killer? I just don't get it. By changing the killer you change the motive or in this case take it away all together. Finally, the MAIN CHARACTERS. The last time I checked Lincoln Rhyme wasn't black. Maybe they picked Denzel because he was just really great for the part, but then again... who knows. And his nurse... she's supposed to be a HE named THOM. And as far as Amelia is concerned, why would you want to change her last name from SACHS (in the book) to DONAGHY (in the movie). Let me guess, because when they said Amelia Sachs out loud, it sounded like SEX. Oh no, what a disaster, because people in the movies aren't supposed to have 'funny' names, not like people in real life.
I have tried to look at this movie objectively and objectively it's not bad. It's not great but it's not bad either. I have only one advice for you. If you insist on seeing the movie, read the book first or not at all. If you've already read the book, skip the movie alltogether. I wish I had.