I mean, Tolkien is dead. Shakespeare is dead. Homer is dead. We can't make more Tolkien, Shakespeare, or Homer. We can just put our own spin on the stories

I mean, Tolkien is dead. Shakespeare is dead. Homer is dead. We can't make more Tolkien, Shakespeare, or Homer. We can just put our own spin on the stories they told, retell or reinterpret them as we see fit. The "most faithful" adaptation of their stories to the screen is still an adaptation. If you enjoy the original works ... enjoy the original works.