Which movie adaptation of "Flowers for Algernon" is the closest to the original story?
After reading the wonderful story, I've decided to reach for the movie adaptation. To my surprise, there are at least FOUR adaptations based either on the short story or the book:
- "Charly" (1968) - won Oscar for best leading actor
- "Flowers for Algernon" (2000) - straight to DVD movie
- "Des fleurs pour Algernon" (2006)
- "Flowers for Algernon" (2015) - Japanese miniseries
I am not asking which version is the best, since this can be highly subjective, but which one is the closest to the original.
To precise what I'd consider a "faithfulness points":
- The story, besides the use of the "experimental surgery procedure" is not SF. I've noticed that few movies on IMDB are marked as Sci-Fi
- All the main plots from the book/story are in the adaptation (I've seen a theatrical version, where the romance plot and the mouse plot were omitted).
- The original story is provided in the form of a diary ("Resurhc prgress repot")
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What movie was based on Flowers for Algernon?
Charly, American film drama, released in 1968, that was an adaptation of Daniel Keyes's short story \u201cFlowers for Algernon.\u201d Cliff Robertson, in the title role, won an Academy Award for best actor.How many movies are there for Flowers for Algernon?
To my surprise, there are at least FOUR adaptations based either on the short story or the book: "Charly" (1968) - won Oscar for best leading actor. "Flowers for Algernon" (2000) - straight to DVD movie. "Des fleurs pour Algernon" (2006)How is the book Flowers for Algernon different from the movie?
In the book the movie takes place in the 60s but in the movie it takes place in the 80s. Another difference is in the book Charlie wrote progress reports to show his progress, in the movie he doesn't really take progress reports.Is Flowers for Algernon based on a true story?
No, Flowers for Algernon is not based on a true story. Although it is said the Daniele Keyes borrowed or was inspired by some aspects of his life,...Charly 1968 Full HD movie | Adapted from Flowers for Algernon
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