[neverending]

To clarify my point- I'm not arguing that Frankenstein is a great adaptation of the book- of course it is not. But I AM arguing it's a GREAT movie, an iconic horror film which stands as a landmark in film history which had a great influence on the film industry. The sequel was better, but Frankenstein paved the way.

In the same way One Flew Over the Cukoo's Nest is an AWFUL, AWFUL adaptation of the book. It dumbs down the story, radically changes the focus and lacks both the subtelety and impact of the novel. Kesey hated it so much at the time he demanded his name not be used in any way in conjunction with the film. Yet it's a great movie that stands on its own and deserves its place in film history.