Adaptations are not always lesser versions of the original.  For example, in the first two Harry Potter films, there was much dissatisfaction because they were too closely related to the book, providing no originality in terms of inspiration or interpretation (Nel in Cartmell and Whelehan, 2010).  However, the Wachowskis compose their adapted works by layering new ideas, concepts, themes, and character development for the purpose of enhancing and enriching the original text (Faraci, 2012).

 

Through studying the Wachowskis’ films, especially focusing on how they use structure as an adaptive device, this website will attempt to disprove theorists such as John O. Thompson, who feel that all film adaptations are less valid versions of the original text, even when explored from a unique point of view or through a different facet (1996).