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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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