Like others have said, while the first two movies followed the books really well this movie is enough of a departure to give you pause.
When I read the books, I have to admit I was disappointed with the ending. So, I hoped Roth would use the movies to change the ending to be somewhat more palatable. With these differences I'm thinking I may be rewarded. We'll see.
As far as the movie itself goes, the most disappointing difference is the depiction of the "world outside." The books describe a still viable country that isn't that far ahead technologically from the lab- cities (or even our own), except for their progress in medical and surveillance tech.
The movie describes a much more advanced civilization. One that makes you wonder "why even have laboratory cities?" The mental picture we get from the books is one of a nation trying to restore its population with the few tools they have left. The movie makes us think they could get along fine without the experiments.
I'm also disappointed with the speed that they glossed-over the relationship between David and Natalie. I'm hoping they refer to that more in the second movie.
So, like I said, I like that we're departing from the books because I hated the book ending. But now I'm wondering if I should be more careful about what I wish for...
When I read the books, I have to admit I was disappointed with the ending. So, I hoped Roth would use the movies to change the ending to be somewhat more palatable. With these differences I'm thinking I may be rewarded. We'll see.
As far as the movie itself goes, the most disappointing difference is the depiction of the "world outside." The books describe a still viable country that isn't that far ahead technologically from the lab- cities (or even our own), except for their progress in medical and surveillance tech.
The movie describes a much more advanced civilization. One that makes you wonder "why even have laboratory cities?" The mental picture we get from the books is one of a nation trying to restore its population with the few tools they have left. The movie makes us think they could get along fine without the experiments.
I'm also disappointed with the speed that they glossed-over the relationship between David and Natalie. I'm hoping they refer to that more in the second movie.
So, like I said, I like that we're departing from the books because I hated the book ending. But now I'm wondering if I should be more careful about what I wish for...