Catherine Hardwicke Takes 'Maximum Ride'

I read one of those books. It was awful. Really awful. Maybe they'll make better movies? It worked for Interview with the Vampire and American Psycho...

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I realize this is off topic, and I apologize for going off on a tangent not relevant to this entry, but I find the above implication too incendiary to ignore. You're not seriously suggesting that the filmed version of American Psycho was better than the book are you? Poppycock, my dear sir or madam. Pure drivel. The film version is all well and good, a fine piece of work anchored by Bale's standout performance, but the book, as is often the case, simply has more room to breath. Not being hampered by attempting to condense a large story into a certain runtime, the book is able to reveal small details that the movie simply didn't have time for. Namely, several scenes between Bateman and homeless people, while often showcasing his cruelty and indifference, also highlights a certain sympathy and uncertainty in his attitude and opinions that is never explored in the film. Not to mention that the book's level of violence is extreme and completely off the chart. Frankly, it makes the film look like a Disney movie. The weight and intensity of the abhorrent and deplorable acts Bateman engages in hits the reader like a brick wall, forcing him or her to confront feelings and emotions they may or may not be ready to deal with. Bateman not only commits these atrocities, but he indulges himself in them, drawing excitement and titillation from the complete annihilation of another person, completely desensitizing himself to any empathy or recognition of the body before him as more than just a thing, a slab of meat, the canvas awaiting his creative and destructive influences. I think I've rambled enough now, but suffice it to say, I believe your assertion to be ludicrous at best.

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The books were awesome!! Jame Patterson is an amazing writer and i had read some of his other stuff but they pale in comparison to maximum ride series. The narrator Max is possibly one of my favourite fictional characters ever. Im not sure how she could possibly be as good in a movie however unless theres a constant narration from her in the background which is stupid. She is the min reason, not the only reason though, that these books were so amazing and without her narrating the entire thing the movies have no chance in my opinion.
Also, I have nothing against Catherine Hardwicke as a person but after seeing what she did with the movie adaptation of Twilight, a series i also love, who in their right mind would choose her as the didrector of another book adaptation? seriously?
I was excited when i heard this series was being made into a movie but now I'm against it. It will just recruit more people who've never bothered to actually read the books, and it will pale in comparison to the books, not only because it is impossible for an adaptation to be as good as the book but because of the director chosen to make it.

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The books rocked!!!! Although I do hope Catherine does a better job w/ this movie and they better have better special effects...It's cool that they are preluding the first book, but it's even better that James Patterson will be there to make sure they stick to the story line... I think Stephanie Meyer(s?) let Catherine make too many changes to Twilight like Carlisle's story and the medow scene...So Catherine, don't screw this up or A LOT of angry Twilight/Maximum Ride lovers will be VERY upset with you.........grrrr!!!!!!!

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i read the first book and loved it. i just got to read the last book that came out called max, and i am hopeing that he will rite more of the series. i thinki it is awsome that a movie is being made, but i think that it should stick to the book' story line. But even if it dosen't, i will be happy. :]

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