The movie adaptation of The If has a lot of similarities to the book. Some of the characters are similar, the plot is similar, the story is similar, but there are also some changes. These changes may be the reason why people don’t like the film.
Characters
The characters in THE BOOK TIME are impressive and the story is a moving feast. From the edgy mayor to the inimitable Ilsa Hubermann, the film is chock full of memorable moments. It is also worth noting that the film is not a sexless affair. Geoffrey Rush and Emily Watson shine in their respective roles as the aforementioned pair. They are not only a couple of well rounded leads, they are also well matched in the supporting cast. Their ensemble is bolstered by a stellar cast including Richard Linklater, Christopher Plummer and Jessica Biel.
While the characters and their travails are all too real, there is also a fanciful aspect to the story. Aside from a plethora of burgeoning romances, there is a touch of the divine in the form of Hans Hubermann. During the first World War, he served in the German army, but was a reluctant veteran. His reluctance to go to war is tempered by a hearty dose of familial love. This is especially true of his wife, Rosa. Liesel is only nine years old when she is placed in the home of Hans and Rosa’s offspring.
Story
The Book Thief is a novel by Markus Zusak that tells the story of Liesel Meminger, a young German girl who is taken away from her mother due to political and ethnic cleansing during World War II. She is placed with Hans and Rosa Hubermann, a couple who are foster parents.
The book is written in first-person point of view, a style that is common for fiction books. It is a story of friendship, death, and innocence. While the movie is based on the book, there are some significant differences. Those include the characters, the settings, and the plot.
One of the most notable differences is that the film doesn’t have two grown children, who were portrayed in the book. Instead, the characters have an older brother and sister. Another major difference is that the book is more about a young girl than a boy. That’s because the main character is a 9-year-old. However, the film does have a Jewish man named Max Vandenburg who is kept in the basement of the Hubermann’s house.
Another major difference is that in the book, Liesel’s father, Hans, is a kind and gentle person. In the movie, however, Hans is punished for his kindness. This is because he gives away a piece of bread to a starving Jew. He is also whipped by a Nazi officer.
The book and the film are both full of emotion and heart. They both move audiences to inexplicable heights of emotion. But the differences in the two are a bit more significant than you might think. And while the movie doesn’t have boxing dreams, it does have a Jewish man who is a fighter.
Less violent
The Book Thief is a movie aimed at kids. Specifically, it tells the story of Leisel, a young orphan girl who grows up in a world of books. She must learn to hide them from the Nazis. But while it’s a heartwarming tale, it’s not all fun and games. In the end, the story reveals how ordinary people were able to survive and flourish under conditions that would have otherwise killed them off in a flash.
The Book Thief is a family-friendly film, with a less-than-shocking amount of violence. It features some ominous-looking corpses, albeit those that look like they need a shower. And the movie tries to be more than just a kiddie flick. Among its many redeeming qualities are the performances by its main cast, which include Oscar-nominated actors Marion Cotillard and Ralph Fiennes. Moreover, it offers an accurate view of life in Germany during the heyday of Hitler’s Third Reich. Unlike most war movies, it’s not all about combat and bombing raids.
On the other hand, it’s the movie’s sanitized script that’s the biggest letdown. While it does boast one of the most dazzling title sequences in a long time, it also includes some of the ghastly abominations from the era. This is, perhaps, the main reason it failed to earn the title of best movie to watch with kids. That’s not to say it’s an unwatchable film, though.
Changes from the book
When you are watching the movie, do you notice any major differences from the book? In particular, are there any significant changes to the main characters? Do the actors and actresses perform better in the film than they did in the book? Does the plot line change from one chapter to the next? If you have read the book, you know that the main character is not a young teenager. Instead, he is in his late thirties. This also means that the movie doesn’t feature two grown children.
Thankfully, the aforementioned changes are minor in most cases. While the storyline has been simplified, some of the major characters have remained the same. One notable change is the absence of a boxing match. Another is the fact that the Hubermann family doesn’t have two teenaged kids, like they do in the book.
The main difference between the novel and the film is that the book features more complex and interesting character development, and the novel has a few more notable occurrences. For instance, the mayor’s wife, Ilsa Hermann, has a far less memorable role in the film.
Similarities
The book and movie version of “The Book Thief” has many similarities. They both have the same goal: to create an engaging story. Both use conflict, character, resolution, and setting to make this happen. Each film is different from the book, but they share some important elements. In addition, there are some differences that separate the two. These include the characters, the backstory, and the setting.
The characters are crucial to the story. Each character must be well-developed and properly differentiated from the others. Also, they must be suited to the story. For example, Liesel is a child in the book, but she is a young adult in the movie. She is a German who wants to learn to read, and she likes books. She isn’t Jewish, but she and her brother have similar interests. And they hate Hitler. Despite this, they want to help a Jew.
As for the backstory, the film condensed it. For example, in the book, Liesel never went to the mayor’s house because she yelled at Frau Hermann about her son. But in the film, the mayor does not use Rosa’s laundry. Plus, the Hubermanns do not have two children in the movie. Instead, the main characters are Hans and Rosa, and they have a Jewish man, Max Vandenburg.
There are also a lot of differences between the book and the film. For example, the book is written with a much more round figure. Emily Watson plays the harsh mother Rosa. Likewise, the movie lacks some of the more complex elements of the book, including the climax. Additionally, the book does not feature the narrator’s boxing dream. However, the movie does not have any significant character’s death, and the scene where Hans gives bread to the Jew is included.
