On the other hand, it is possible to adhere too closely to a source, as can be seen in another Robert Wise adaptation, 1971's The Andromeda Strain, adapted from the Michael Crichton novel of the same name. Fans of that material tend to get annoyed by too many changes, leading to the oft-repeated refrain of "the original was better." There are, however, a few films that diverge very heavily from the source material to create something much greater, such as Robert Wise's 1951 classic The Day the Earth Stood Still, an adaptation so far removed from its source (Harry Bates' short story, " Farewell to the Master"), it is almost unrecognizable. When making a film adaptation, one of the principle things to consider is how closely you want to adhere to the source material.
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