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1. www.glamour.com › gallery › best-movies-based-on-books35 Movies Based on Books That Are Actually Worth Watching

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   Dec 2, 2022 · 2. Pride and Prejudice (2005) The book: Pride and Prejudice by Jane Austen. Jane Austen's classic story of love and bad first impressions has been adapted many times over. But this film version ...

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2. www.shortlist.com › lists › 40-best-film-adaptationsThe 53 best book-to-film adaptations ever, ranked - Shortlist

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   • The Godfather (Mario Puzo) £9.99. Buy the Godfather trilogy at Amazon. Film: 1972. Director: Francis Ford Coppola. Mario Puzo himself assisted on the screenplay for Coppola’s classic.
   • The Silence Of The Lambs (Thomas Harris) £5.68. Buy the movie at Amazon. Film: 1991. Director: Jonathan Demme. That The Silence of the Lambs is a great movie goes without saying – it won the Big Five (best film; best director; best actor/actress and best writing) at the Oscars.
   • To Kill A Mockingbird (Harper Lee) £4.99. Buy the movie at Amazon. Film: 1962. Director: Robert Mulligan. If Harper Lee’s epoch-defining novel is about tolerance and compassion in the face of hatred and violence, then Robert Mulligan’s adaptation has it spot on.
   • Fight Club (Chuck Palahniuk) £3.00. Buy the movie at Amazon. Film: 1999. Director: David Fincher. Critics often attack Hollywood for castrating a book’s central premise or diluting its message so as to garner a bigger audience.

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4. blogs.libraries.indiana.edu › mediabeat › 2018/03/19Books vs. Movies: The Age-Old Debate | IU Libraries Blogs

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   Mar 19, 2018 · Books are great because they allow the reader to be a part of the story; we are the observers that have insight into the character’s thoughts and feelings, and all the nuances that create three-dimensional characters. With books, there’s just more. More detail, more focus on character development, and more depth to the meaning of the artwork.

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   Jan 16, 2015 · The movie | The book. Jack Kerouac once wrote a letter to Marlon Brando, suggesting that he star as Dean Moriarty in an adaptation of "On the Road." Brando never replied. The book didn't make it ...

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6. medium.com › @readmax › book-vs-movie-which-isBook vs. Movie: Which is Better? A Deep Dive into Popular ...

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   Jul 16, 2024 · One of the most significant differences between books and movies is the role of imagination. When reading a book, readers have the freedom to imagine the world and characters as they see fit. This ...

7. www.rd.com › list › hit-movies-that-were-books-first45 of the All-Time Best Books Made into Movies - Reader's Digest

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   Aug 16, 2024 · Genres: Middle-grade historical fiction and graphic novel Book published: 2007 Movie released: 2011 Evoking graphic novels, picture books, flip books and films, The Invention of Hugo Cabret by ...

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   Are movies based on books?

   • Most adaptations are based on non-fiction and more commonly fiction consumer publishing. Films adapted from books are typically more successful than original screenplays as they generate 53% more revenue (£68m)than original screenplays worldwide. An incredible 70% of the world’s top 20 grossing films are based on books (Frontier Economics).

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   What percentage of movies are based on books?

   • The percentage of books adapted for film vary each year, sometimes substantially, as trends in popular culture must be followed. For example, in 2005 66% of films released were based on books, this then dropped significantly to 28% in 2011 and then rose to 65% in 2015. Why adaptations are more popular?

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   What makes a good movie based on a book?

   • That's why the best films based on books often feel more like a companion piece than a true retelling of a best-selling paperback. Some, like the 2019 movie adaptation of Little Women, play with the story or add in new scenes to appeal to a modern audience. Others benefit from the glitz and glam that Hollywood brings.

   35 Movies Based on Books That Are Actually Worth Watching

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   Will a book be adapted as a movie?

   • As an avid reader, I am always excited at the news that a book is being adapted as a feature film. My mind is occupied by thoughts of who the actors/actresses are going to be (and if I approve), if the film will stay true to the book, and most importantly, if the movie will be just as good as the book.

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   Are the best movies based on books worth your time?

   • In fact, the best movies based on books are definitely worth your time. We’ve rounded up 45 of the greatest books made into movies, from classic works of fiction, mystery books and thrillers to fantasy books, romance novels and teen reads.

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   Is a book better than a movie?

   • Learn more. If you’ve ever watched a book-to-movie adaptation with an avid reader, you’ve likely heard the book lover’s common refrain: “The book was better.” That’s not universally true, but when it comes to the best books made into movies, rarely does the film compare to its original source material.

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   Oct 6, 2019 · An incredible 70% of the world’s top 20 grossing films are based on books (Frontier Economics). The percentage of books adapted for film vary each year, sometimes substantially, as trends in ...