r/TopCharacterTropes • u/Morr4Seiya • 11d ago

Hated Tropes An adaptation completely botches the original theme and message

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Mulan(2020)-They give Mulan superpowers which is not only lame it goes against the message of the original about equality and struggle,plus they removes Shang because apparently having Mulan date her superior was "problematic" even though Shang genuienely respected Mulan and their rank was never brought up

I am Legend(2007)-You know why the story is called "I am legend"? SPOILER ALERT the protagonist is the actual monster,humanity is gone and the vampires have a actual society and the protagonist kills and terrorize them

Animal Farm(2026)-On the very slim chance that Andy Serkis ever sees this,here's the thing Andy,Animal Farm was not a children work it was not supposed to have a happy ending,you never heard of cautionary tales before?

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u/Mmicb0b 11d ago

IDG WHY they thought animal farm was meant for kids

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u/Cent1234 10d ago

Because the novel is literally 'babby's first political allegory?' It's aimed at pre-teens.

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u/LeaveGreen4412 10d ago

so would it make sense to give it a happy ending? thats the point being made 

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u/Cent1234 10d ago

What does 'it's intended to teach children about something' and 'it should have a happy ending' have to do with each other?

No, it doesn't make sense to give the cautionary tale a happy ending.