Flowers For Algernon (Will Smith)

[ChickenScratch]

Why do this book again though, there have been 2 adaptations that I know of. Though I didn't see them.

 

[Infinity9999x]

Was this based on a true story or just a work of fiction?

It's a science fiction story. Not based on any true story of any sort.

I've read both the original short story Flowers for Algernon and the novel version Charly.

I have to say that I think the original short story is more powerful and a stronger piece. The motif which the author uses in the short story (the entire short story is told through journal entries) works better in the short story.

Not only that, but I found the novel to be more depressing, and it made me dislike the character of Charlie more throughout the novel because of the subsequent choices Charlie makes with his girlfriend.

However, both are interesting stories. I definitely recommend Flowers, but I would only check out Charly if you really liked Flowers.

I also wasn't a huge fan of the movie version, also called Charly, because I thought it suffered from too much influence of the 60's. There's a random drugged out episode in the movie that I thought was unneeded, as well as the "makeup" scene between Charley and his girlfriend, which I thought was weak.

 

[dark_b]

I hope Will wins his first Oscar from this
or just gives another great performance

1. it would be pathetic form the oscars to make somehing so predictable
2. i think it is or will be pathetic from will smith to play this kind of role

lets face it guys. in 2009 if you play this role you do it for one bit reason. and you know it.
i think Will made some great movies. and i liked seven pounds. strong acting.