Today’s post is kind of so-so for me because I’ve haven’t that many (epic) book to movie adaptations. Yet, I did my best and cheated by adding a fairy tale and a comic. *looks innocent*
I only managed to overcome my nervousness to read The Hunger Games trilogy last December and I totally fell in love with the brilliant creation of Suzzane Collins. I was not going to miss its movie adaptation for the world. My only regret is that I couldn’t watch it in the cinema. As far as movie adaptations go, this one is pretty satisfying. Also, it’s JLaw.
I read and watched The Perks of Being a Wallflower back to back and let me just say, Logan Lerman played Charlie’s character perfectly. Stephen Chbosky was involved throughout the movie and suffice it to say that while the movie’s plot did veer from the book’s, the characters made up for it.
Silver Linings Playbook is epic. ‘Nuff said. (Haven’t read the book, though…)
Confessions of a Shopaholic is a lighthearted, fun movie and Isla Fisher was perfect as The Girl in the Green Scarf. There could have been some improvements but then I (mostly) enjoyed it.
I still remember when I first watched Great Expectations. I was bored out of my mind studying for O’ Levels and turned on the TV around 3 a.m. The movie was playing on HBO and I started watching it on a whim. I fell in love with it. Granted, I haven’t read the book’s unabridged version as yet. However, as a movie alone, it’s just fantastic.
Yes, this might be cheating but it’s still an adaptation so this counts. I just cannot leave out my favorite princess and fairy tale. Sigh.
I didn’t even know that Freaky Friday is a movie adaptation! This is such a laugh out loud funny that I also want to read its book. Oh yes.
Kick-Ass is awesome and I sometimes still laugh to myself whenever Mr. Bitey comes to mind. That scene is so ridiculously funny!
One day I’m going to read the series but I don’t think I can imagine a better Jason Bourne than Matt Damon. The trilogy is so freaking awesome!
The Notebook is my all-time favorite, go-to romance movie. It’s classic, it’s swoon-worthy and it has Ryan Gosling. Do I even need to go on?!
Encore
I totally forgot about these two! I freakin’ love Life of Pi (visually stunning!) and while, Slumdog Millionaire is different from it’s book version (so I’ve heard), I’m pretty much okay with it.
So this is it, I really thought I would fail at compiling a list. Phew.
What do you think about my list? What adaptations are on your list. Are they good or meh? Leave a link, I want to know!
I forgot about Freaky Friday!!! I loved both the movie and book–good one.
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The Bourne books are very different from the movies. They were based in the Vietnam war era so the technology in the movies didn't exist. I really liked the books. so many good choices–I love books and I love movies. It has been fun seeing everybody's picks this week. kelley—the road goes ever ever on
Nice list! I love Kick Ass!! I totally didn't think to add it!
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Anyway, I haven't heard of some of these movies/books, but I can agree with you on a lot of them! Like The Hunger Games, Perks, and Confessions of a Shopaholic. I really want to read/watch Silver Linings! Lovely post (and graphics)!
I didn't like Perks … actually, I liked the movie, but I wasn't a huge fan of the book. I think they did a great job in the Hunger Games adaptation, though. Perfect, in my opinion!
I completely agree with The Hunger Games, though I must add Harry Potter to the list (I know it seems obvious). However I was not happy with the movie adaptation of Confessions of a Shopaholic. I thought the books were much better than the movie. I need to watch the bourne identity trilogy because my father and brother love it.
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The Hunger Games was such a good example of a movie inspired by a book, I was so impressed with it
I remember watching Freaky Friday! And I totally remember reading it too! I remember them being VERY VERY different though. Great list 😀
I love Great Expectations. And the only reason it didn't make my list was because it was a very modern take on the book.
I have only read/watched THG; the rest is either just read/just watched. I need to fix that.
I didn't like THG so much, but I loved the cast so that made up for it a little. JLaw is super awesome.
You've got some good ones on here! I loved Matt Damon as Jason Bourne! HOLY FREAKING SEXY and he definitely nailed the character! Slumdog Millionaire was awesome! I also gotta admit I loved Freaky Friday! I've seen that movie sooo many times! 🙂
Freaky Friday is one of those rare movies that I like more than the book. As for the Hunger Games, JLaw is perfect! And Perks is amazing. <3
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I LOVEEE The Hunger Gamess! I have to say that A Walk To Remember would be number one for me! Great picks!
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Ahhh I completely forgot about Kick-Ass! LOVE that movie! (And now that I think of that, also Scott Pilgrim vs the World.) See, not all movie adaptations are bad. So many can be so epic, if only done right!
Yes, The Hunger Games was "pretty satisfying".
Hm, I didn't know that Freaky Friday was a book either.
I loved Silver Linings Playbook! I haven't read it, but I've read&loved Boy21. Matthew Quick is such a fantastic writer.
Slumdog Millionaire was pretty great too 🙂 Great list!
I adored SILVER LININGS PLAYBOOK as well! And I didn't even realize that KICKASS was based on a novel… I liked that one as well. I was very different!
Looove your graphics for this post! Great choices, too – especially The Perks, Life of Pi, and The Hunger Games (can't speak for the other ones as good adaptations because I haven't read the book – but all these movies are good!)!