An adaption of the
An adaption of the novel was a big hit for the film industry. It became a cult classic and spawned a number of sequels. It was also a major hit with the Academy Awards. It sold a million copies and was nominated for an Oscar. So, it's no surprise that this movie is still in the Top 100 of all time. And, it's not only a great movie, it was also nominated for a Best Picture Oscar for Best Adaptation
An adaption of the original, with its reasonable stylistic transition from the first film to the sequel, is a bit overdone. It lacks the great talent of the original, it lacks the thought and imagination of the original, it lacks even the interesting thought of the original. The first film is both a story of struggle, and a story of love. The second film is a story of change. The third film is a story of hope and betrayal.