Hoot

Something to look for in a book to movie adaptation is the ratio of things added to things dropped altogether. An accurate adaption has a 1:2 ratio for every two things dropped one thing is added. “Hoot” is one of the most accurate book to movie adaptions, along with “Holes” and exhibits the above principle. While there are a few scenes changed, for obvious reasons, such as how Officer Delinko’s punishment is made more interesting and comical. In the book he was simply put on desk duty and given back his Crown Victoria to only drive to and from work with. In the movie he was taken off the case and given a small three wheeled truck. Only a few flashbacks that would be hard to tactfully convey are left out. And the amazing power of Beatrice’s teeth are diminished. But over all Hoot is definitely a Minor movie.