First of all i need to say movies inspired by books are difficult, which was shown by many many examples. This book in particular creates a comforting, cozy, vanilla-cookie setting with mystery and adventure where this particular movie tells a twisted creepy story by just using names and the general idea of the origin books.
The point of the four boys being blonde is to realize that jasper is fulfilling some cliches, and for Arthurs character to contrast everything which is implied by his like looks so he is not suspicious, etc. This is not about being exclusive about every non-blonde-person at all, but about looks being an important stylistic device used with meaning behind. Clearly some important scenes of the book are not represented enough because some dialogues don't make scenes due to simply change of haircolour. Also the doors present the characteristics of the owner, and were described in every detail by the author who invented all these characters and probably knows them best.
Going on about how Lotti is missing and Badass-Mia would need a whole new review.
In general I really don't understand why it was not possible to stick to all the wonderful and detailed descriptions of everything like characters, rooms, the corridors, the doors and the storyline. It seems not fair to use this title and change nearly everything. If something was not mentioned enough its okay to fill the gaps. If something is to heavy to include everything ot can be cut down to the most significant components. But why twist everything that already existed? It is disappointing.
It is important to say how the hired Actors are doing a nice job, that should be honored besides everything above.
The point of the four boys being blonde is to realize that jasper is fulfilling some cliches, and for Arthurs character to contrast everything which is implied by his like looks so he is not suspicious, etc. This is not about being exclusive about every non-blonde-person at all, but about looks being an important stylistic device used with meaning behind. Clearly some important scenes of the book are not represented enough because some dialogues don't make scenes due to simply change of haircolour. Also the doors present the characteristics of the owner, and were described in every detail by the author who invented all these characters and probably knows them best.
Going on about how Lotti is missing and Badass-Mia would need a whole new review.
In general I really don't understand why it was not possible to stick to all the wonderful and detailed descriptions of everything like characters, rooms, the corridors, the doors and the storyline. It seems not fair to use this title and change nearly everything. If something was not mentioned enough its okay to fill the gaps. If something is to heavy to include everything ot can be cut down to the most significant components. But why twist everything that already existed? It is disappointing.
It is important to say how the hired Actors are doing a nice job, that should be honored besides everything above.