All that glitters is not silver!
With "Silver and the Book of Dreams", another German book is being flogged on the streaming market. The result is not only shockingly uninspired, it is also boring beyond measure.
Adapting bestselling literature for series or films is currently booming in the ever-expanding streaming market. Many readers guarantee many viewers, the strategists in the planning and marketing departments seem to think. The new German Amazon original production "Silver and the Book of Dreams" shows that this does not always have to contribute to the book's reputation.
"Silver" is based on one of the young adult book series by author Kerstin Gier. The story of 15-year-old Olivia Silber, who is drawn into the fantastic world of dreams, is certainly justified in book form. The cinematic realization, on the other hand, is likely to alienate more than just fans. What those responsible present to viewers in 90 minutes on one of the biggest streaming providers in the run-up to Christmas is on the level of a 1980s TV movie.
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The lackluster adaptation of "Silver and the Book of Dreams" has led to several critical movie reviews, tarnishing the book's reputation in the eyes of some viewers. Streaming services are increasingly turning to bestselling literature for series and films, hoping to attract fans, but not all adaptations result in entertaining streaming content.
Source: www.ntv.de
