Hey Guys,
As a fan of literature, I am no stranger to my favourite books being turned into movies. The only problem being, they are not always translated well on screen but I have to learn to accept that movies only have a limited amount of time so they can’t squeeze every last detail into the movie. That really pains me to say but it is true.
However, that aside, some adaptions are just fantastic and I’m so glad that they were turned into films, because I get to relive every last moment and see my favourite characters for myself. Those moments are the ones that make my heart melt. Yes ok, I’m a total nerd.
Anyway, here are the ten movie adaptions I personally think you should watch this very moment!
1) Shawshank Redemption
A man who is wrongly accused of murdering his wife and her lover is sentenced to life imprisonment.
2) Pride And Prejudice
Elizabeth Bennet meets and falls for the rich Mr Darcy, who seems to be reluctant when it comes to falling for a girl who isn’t of the same social class. They both have to overcome their problems with the other, as well as with society.
3) The Blind Side
A true story about a young boy who gets taken in by the Tuhoy family, saving him from life on the streets. He gets treated like one of their own, and quickly finds a talent with American Football.
4) If I Stay
Mia and her family get caught in a car crash, leaving her losing her family, and her being in a coma. She must decide whether she will stay or leave forever.
5) Harry Potter (Pretty much all of them)
We all know this one, but for those who don’t because you live under a rock, or maybe you hate wizards: Harry Potter is a boy who realises he is a Wizard, and joins Hogwarts, where over the course of the next few years, he along with his friends, Ron and Hermione will be probably be found at the forefront of any trouble, or fights that may begin.
6) The Secret Garden
A young English girl who was brought up in India, has to move in with her Uncle in Yorkshire, forcing her to adapt to a new life. She soon hears about a secret garden that has been hidden for 10 years, and finds herself wanting to find it, along with her new friend Dickon.
7) Charlie And The Chocolate Factory
Charlie Bucket lives in a small house with his parents, and all of his grandparents, when one day a competition is announced for 5 children from around the world to visit the legendary chocolatier, Willy Wonka’s chocolate factory.
8) The Maze Runner
Thomas is left within a community made up of only boys who are stuck in the middle of a maze, and are looking for an escape. He becomes what is known as a ‘Runner’ and soon finds himself helping some of the others find their way out for good.
9) The Boy In The Striped Pyjamas
An 8 year old boy whose father is in charge of a Concentration Camp during the War, becomes part of a forbidden friendship with a Jewish boy on the other side of the fence.
10) The Devil Wears Prada
This movie is basically just Meryl Streep! Must I say more to convince you? Oh alright then! A young graduate finds herself as the intern of top fashion designer Miranda Priestley, making her social life harder to keep.
There you go, the movie adaptions you should watch! Yes right now. You have your marching order, no excuses!
omg yes to the Secret Garden, but no to the Boy in The Striped Pajamas. Cried my eyes out on that one.
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I don’t think I ever cried so hard during a movie if I’m honest…
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Me neither, actually. And it wasn’t a pretty cry, it was the ugliest of ugly cries.
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Yep. And if I’m even more honest, as much of a good movie it is, I don’t think I could handle watching it again!?
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Oh I know I could never watch it again.
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I remember The Boy In The Striped pajamas being one of the hardest movies I have ever had to sit down and watch, but yet so important to see. Oh have you seen The Pianist as well?
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Oh yes but I didnt find it as sad a Bin pajamos
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Ahh yes that is true! For some reason, some of the kids in my class laughed at one part of the Pianist which I don’t understand at all.
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Are they masochists? O_O
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Ugh I love this post so much. I agree with so many!!!
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Thank you! 🙂 😀
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My favorite movie adaption is however one you mentioned! Pride and Prejudice
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Oh great! I think mine is by far, The Blind Side! If you haven’t seen it, you need to!
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Boy in striped pajamas got to me. What a powerful powerful movie. Nice picks!
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I know what you mean! Oh and thanks 🙂
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I seriously need to watch if I stay, lovely post 💕
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If I Stay was amazing, but it is very possible that you may cry! 🙂
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I will have to, but I am telling you. I barely ever cry at films 😂💕💕
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Haha go for it! Well that’s ok, because me neither, just when it is necessary.
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I really want to watch Pride and Prejudice but I feel like I should read the book first. And I loved Devil wears prada and all HP
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People rant and rave over Pride and Prejudice so you should read it first so that you can make your own decision, I really hated the book and the movie. Its one of Austen’s best books but ugh i hated it and all of her stuff so… good luck!
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I read the first few pages last year when my mum got it from the library. I couldn’t read it further because it felt boring and didn’t finish. I feel like I should try again, with more time and patience
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it definitely takes time and patience. its kind of fluffy stuff to me. I am taking a Jane Austen course this semester so I HAD to read it lol.
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I’m in the middle of Jane Eyre right now but paused it in favour of other books now. Have to get back to it
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I feel like one classic at a time is enough for me, lol
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I do have to admit, Pride and Prejudice is hard to get into, but I did enjoy it after a while. Oh and Devil Wears Prada is one of my favourites!!! Meryl Streep is such an amazing actress. 🙂
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All of the ones I watched from this list are really good! Great choices 😃
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I am glad you liked them! Which ones have you seen? Oh and thanks! 🙂
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Boy in the striped pyjamas, harry potter, if I stay and the secret garden 🙂 x
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Oh ok! They are all great 🙂 x
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Loved 1, 2, 3, 7 and 10! But yeah, you are right, there are plenty of adaptations that weren’t that great and it actually damages the good vibe that the book left you with! 😁 great post though!
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OMG YOU LOVED THE BLIND SIDE? It’s my all time favourite movie! Oh and yes! It is annoying when that happens. Thanks!
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Hey I’m currently reading the maze runner, it’s amazing!!! Can’t wait to see the movie!! XD What a coincidence!!! XD XD XD Great post!!!
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I love the Maze Runner! I really need to watch the next movie. It’s a good movie though! 🙂 Thanks!
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Yeah haha!!!
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I just watched “If I Stay” and it was sooooooo good!
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I am glad you enjoyed it 😀
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I love the movie version of If I Stay. Even the movie is far from the book (not that far), I love it so much! Not like the Percy Jackson movies. I ALSO LOVE DEVIL WEARS PRADA!
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Me too! The book is still better, but this movie covered it well, which is more than I can see for some other adaptions. I haven’t seen the Percy Jackson movies? Are they any good? OH AND YES! GREAT MOVIE!
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The movie was horribly inaccurate when you’re going to compare it to the book. It’s so annoyingly incorrect.
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What Percy Jackson? Oh wow! That doesn’t sound too good! But then again, for someone who hasn’t read the book, it may seem a bit better.
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I usually don’t cry when it comes to movies but The Boy in the Striped Pajamas had me in tears. I love all the Harry Potter Adaptions too even though the sixth movie was my favorite of all.
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You really have picked the best movies here. I’m ashamed to say I’ve not read any of the books though!
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