[Fiji Hill]

The Wizard of Oz and Who Framed Roger Rabbit movies were both improvements over the books upon which they were based. Roger Rabbit was a *major* improvement.

The 1925 version of The Wizard of Oz might have been an improvement over the book, but the 1939 version was not.

[Moonmad27]

I agree about Who Framed Roger Rabbit (RIP Bob Hoskins). Note my longtime tagline!

With all the details Rowling put into the HP books it would have been impossible to film. I am a devotee of Alan Rickman and Snape — only because the last book was in two parts did they include the Prince’s Tale that explains why he was as he was (according to the director). There’s a list online of very key book plot points that filmviewers don’t know if they haven’t read the books, and it’s lengthy.

[Fantasywriter]

In what way/ways did you find the original written story of the Wizard of Oz superior to the ‘39 movie? Please be specific.