Movie Rendition

            Let’s be honest here, movies can’t keep it all.  So, the question remains: What’s gonna get the boot and what’s gonna stay?  Pivotal moments in the book are essential to keep the same in the movies though because how could The DaVinci Code be the same if Robert and Sophie hadn’t had that secret rendezvous in the bathroom to set-up their big “escape”?  Some moments just can’t be cut.  But then what gets to high-tail it to the dumpster—now there’s the crux of the issue.  When reading a book, everything seems super important right down to the turtleneck and tweed jacket duo that marks Langdon’s Harvard geeky professionalism.  It’s important to know what is imperative to keep, though, first because that is what creates the skeleton of the movie.

            Firstly, I would keep Langdon and Sophie’s meeting and escape the same because those first few moments of their meeting are what bring the inseparable pair together in order to trust each other enough to solve the case together.  From the fake call from the U.S. Embassy to their finding of the key and rush out of the museum—nothing should change.  The next scene of crucial importance is in the Teacher’s house when Langdon and Sophie go to him for sanctuary from the police and more information as to how to open the cryptex.  These illuminating moments mark an academic prominence in the book that must be kept in the movie as well.  It also displays Silas’ attack on the group which is deflected by the Teacher which further indebts Langdon’s loyalty to him which brings even greater betrayal in the book.  The last scene that is imperative to keep is when the Teacher reveals himself to Robert and the betrayal sinks in—this moment is when all the pieces fall into place and we begin to completely understand what is going on in the story.  In that scene we comprehend the motives and the reason behind all of what’s previously occurred which before had been unclear and cryptic.

            While choosing which scenes to delete might seem difficult, there are just some things that the book could go without and still be comprehensible.  For example, Silas’ and the priest’s background are unneeded in the book; while their backstory certainly strengthens Silas’ bond to the priest, going in-depth into their meeting and how they came to know each other is simply and unnecessary addition.  The next scene that would be removed from the book would be the banker’s attack on them.  It was clear in the book that the banker was having a guilty conscience in the book, but it would be hard to see that visually without prior knowledge of the book’s understanding.  This additional struggle in their escape adds and air of illusion and mystery around why the cryptex is so significant, but the book could do well without it clogging up space.

This Weekend is the Grand Opening of DEADLINE Shoes & Such, a store that will leave all book fanatics astounded. This store that is focused around Chris Crutcher’s inspiring novel Deadline brings to life Ben Wolf’s last year on Earth. The store will be featuring a number of attractions that fans trip over to get to. This Grand Opening will allow you to get a great deal on what is soon to be Idaho’s new tourist craze—there will be plenty of food and drink while you peruse the aisles of our store. We will be selling signed copies of Deadline and other Chris Crutcher favorites because he will be here, this weekend only to sign your copy of your favorite book! You may ask him questions about all his books on stage after the book signing at 8 a.m. so all of you aspiring authors and avid readers come on down and join us!

            We welcome everyone—old or young, book worm or jock, nerdy or popular—to this wonderful occasion! Celebrating this coming out of what will become Ben Wolf’s tribute on the tiny, sparsely populated town of Trout. Not only did Ben Wolf receive his dying wish which was to have a road named Malcolm X Avenue, but we remember and let him live on as we continue to do great deeds in his name as he adamantly proposed in the speech given to the late senior class of Trout High delivered by his brother. It was that inspiring speech that drove us to build Deadline Shoes & Such and it is what drives us to invite you to revel in a book so though provoking, it draws masses to enjoy what agreeably all too early.

            Our shop includes many charms and quirks of his life, around the store you are able to view the pictures of people that made Ben Wolf’s short life worth living; such people include: his supportive brother Cody, his loving—if slightly insane—mother, his father that tries to pulls their lives together, amazingly perfect, fascinating Dallas Suzuki, and many of his other close friends and family that the novel would be hurting without. Along with the people that made up his life, there will be  photo ready props available such as his 1941 Chevy pickup that will provide perfect wallet photos for you to keep and remember your incredible experience at our shop.

            But we’ve been skirting around the subject, though, I mean our store name is DEADLINE Shoes & Such! Our main featuring attraction is definitely our running and sports shoes that we offer so that you have all the necessary equipment to follow the dream you’ve been harboring for years. We have a variety of shoes to choose from but our most popular is the pair that comes with the playlist of the thirty-five hundred songs, including his favorite,’Til I’m Too Old to Die Young that he used to run to while training in the summer. This motivator is one we hope will better your athletic performance. While we have miles of aisles of shoes to choose from, our special line of Deadline-inspired shoes is a once in a lifetime opportunity we hope you don’t pass up!

            After a long day of reliving your Deadline experience over again, we hope you get the chance to rest and have a bite with a special someone in our tiny restaurant down the street called The Chief where Ben got his first date with the love of his life, Dallas Suzuki. Not only is the food delicious, but it is the perfect end to your Deadline day.