Adaptation

Although the film Adaptation was a bit depressing and lagged at times, I ended up really enjoying it. The problem the screenwriter had to face was that the book Orchid Thief was mostly about orchids themselves- not the "thief." Kaufman's character (the screenwriter in the film) says that he's having trouble emphasizing John Laroche's character because there is simply not enough of him in the book.
The screenwriter fixes this problem by guessing about what may have went on in John's life and making up his own ending. All of the essential elements of a great Hollywood movie were incorporated. There were drugs, guns, a car chase, violence, a wild animal, and sex. Although this ending was not true to the real life story of Susan Orlean and John Laroche, the screenwriter decided to "wow them in the end," as he learned from the writing seminar, and it worked. I was on the edge of my seat. I also enjoyed the part when he kisses the girl he loves and drives off feeling hopeful for the first time. All in all, I would say that Adaptation is a good movie.