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Isaac Asimov·1966·Director: Richard Fleischer
70%
Faithfulness
3.9
Book Rating
3.4
Movie Rating
Platform: DVD
Stephen Boyd, Raquel Welch, Edmond O'Brien
The Book
A scientist is nearly assassinated, and the only way to save him is to miniaturise a submarine and its crew and inject them into his bloodstream.
The Film
When a blood clot renders a scientist comatose, a submarine and its crew are shrunk and injected into his bloodstream in order to save him. The crew must navigate the dangers inside the human body to complete their mission.
Key Differences
The film simplifies the scientific explanations present in the book. The characters in the film have different backgrounds and personalities than in the novel. The film introduces additional dramatic elements and romantic subplots not found in the book.
Our Verdict
Read the book firstThe film is an entertaining adaptation but diverges significantly from the book's scientific depth and character development, so reading the book first provides a richer experience.
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