The Undermining of Source Material in Film Adaptations

Film adaptations of books like 'I Am Legend,' 'I, Robot,' and 'Starship Troopers' often deviate from the core ideas and principles of the original works. These adaptations prioritize action and entertainment over the deeper concepts explored in the books. 'I Am Legend' fails to capture the main idea of the protagonist realizing that he has become the monster, while 'I, Robot' misses the mark by depicting robots that desire to control humanity, contrary to Asimov's vision. 'Starship Troopers' subverts the libertarian worldview of the book and instead mocks the very ideals it espouses. These adaptations underscore the challenges of staying true to the soul of the source material while catering to mainstream audiences.