WWII Bombe operator Ruth Bourne: I'd never heard of Enigma until after the war

Re:WWII Bombe operator Ruth Bourne: I'd never heard of Enigm... by olavk on Wednesday September 26, 2018 @01:59AM (#18073119)

The Oscars are not awarded for historical accuracy. Best adapted screenplay does not mean most faithfully adapted, it just means the best screenplay which is adapted from some source (often fictional).

Hollywood is in the business of telling stories, not teaching history. If you get offended by lack of realism or accuracy, then don't watch Hollywood movies. I can't think of any Hollywood movie you couldn't criticize for twisting reality to further the narrative.

"Based on a true story" should always be taken with a large grain of salt and Hollywood itself have often satirized it - e.g. Fargo slapping a "Based on a true story" sign on a wholly fictional story, or American Hustle stating "Some of this actually happened!"

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Re:WWII Bombe operator Ruth Bourne: I'd never heard of Enigm... by nickik on Wednesday September 26, 2018 @12:52PM (#18077853)

That was not his point. And I agree with him.

It doesnt have to be accurate but the script was just bad. It was basically the most typical misunderstood genius against the evil military industrial complex, with a woman lead who understands him.

Also a good adapted screenplay should adpot the most interesting unique parts, and not.just creat a generic new story with some of the same names.

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Re:WWII Bombe operator Ruth Bourne: I'd never heard of Enigm... by olavk on Thursday September 27, 2018 @02:04AM (#18082382)

The academy award is called "best adapted screenplay" and awards the best screenplay (by oscar standards) which happen to be an adaptation. Whether the adaption if faithful or improves of the source material is not a factor, only the resulting screenplay.

I'm not disputing the movie is cliched oscar-bait. That is the kind of movies the oscars awards.

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Re:WWII Bombe operator Ruth Bourne: I'd never heard of Enigm... by Dylan16807 on Saturday September 29, 2018 @02:52AM (#18099063)

Ah, the difference between best "adapted screenplay", vs. "best adapted" screenplay.

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Re:WWII Bombe operator Ruth Bourne: I'd never heard of Enigm... by olavk on Saturday September 29, 2018 @09:15AM (#18100146)

Exactly. Things like sequels as also classified as adapted. Borat got a nomination for best adapted screenplay because it was based on the character from the tv-show. But the screenplay is supposed to be judged on its own merit, the academy members is not required to have read the book or whatever.

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