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The Forsyte Saga (2002)
Read the book
The screenwriter has once again decided to rewrite the story. Read the book (actually books) to find out all the differences. For example, in the book the governess leaves on her own & refuses any extra pay, Young Jolyon is seen visiting her flat & the gossip starts - that's when Jolyon's wife and father first learn anything is going on. The changes go on and on. If you have ever seen the 1967 version, it would be hard to beat Eric Porter as Soames.
Le Comte de Monte Cristo (1998)
Should have followed the book
Overall a good production except that it changed the story in a number of material ways. For those who have not read the book or have forgotten it, go back and compare it with the movie. The ending was certainly not what Dumas had written.
Animal Farm (1999)
Overall well done
Overall Animal Farm was well done, especially the technical part. For those who have not read the book, the movie has rewritten parts of the story, especially the ending. Also in the book, Napoleon kept switching sides between the neighbor farms & this was a reflection of Russian policy toward Germany prior to WWII. This was omitted from the movie.