Tom Hooper was given a very popular musical that ran for decades, and through his lack of knowledge and appreciation for the original work, he messed up his live action adaptation horribly. Let's dive into the details of what makes for a decent adaptation, and look at the specifics of where Tom Hooper went wrong.
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Cats (2019) Universal Pictures
Cats (1998) Universal Pictures
Inception (2010) Warner Bros
Pride and Prejudice (2005) Focus Features
The Lion King Broadway Musical
• Circle of Life The Lion King Musical
70th Annual Tony Awards 'Hamilton'
• 70th Annual Tony Awards 'Hamilton'