Top 5 Book to silver screen adaptations that are iconic
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Hey guys! We’re back with a brand-new blog. Today we are going to be talking top 5 books that got adapted as iconic films which are NOT harry potter. Instead, we are going to be focusing on other films that are equally iconic in their own way. Avid readers like me get extremely excited when we hear our favourite book characters are coming to life in the big screen. However, we are often disappointed because the directors are not usually true to the books which is supposed to be the original script. Instead, they go about their own way messing it up. One example of this would be the Percy Jackson movies, The movies were very bad because it was a mockery of Greek mythology. Even Rick Riordan, the author disliked the movies. We are going to look at those movies which stayed true to their books and saw massive success. Let’s start!
1. The Hunger Games Trilogy
The hunger games era slayed! These movies popularised the trope of teen dystopian adventure. I mean these movies really taught us about the real horror which is capitalism by luring us in with teenage love triangles. The books were written by Suzanne Collins. The nation of Panem is divided into 12 districts, ruled from the Capitol. As punishment for a failed revolt, each district is forced to select two tributes, one boy and one girl between the ages of 12 and 18, to fight to the death in the annual Hunger Games until there is only one survivor. The plot follows Katniss as she volunteers as tribute instead of her young sister. The third movie is split in two halves. I highly recommend you watch these, because they are awesome.
2. The Silence of The Lambs
This legendary movie is said to be the best thriller movie ever made. The movie follows the Clarice Starling, an FBI rookie who interviews the charming cannibal Dr Hannibal Lecter to catch a notorious serial killer on the loose. The books were written by Thomas Harris and I’ve gotta say Hannibal Lecter is one of the most intriguing characters ever known to the thriller world. He is difficult to put into categories like sociopath or psychopath. There is also a TV show based on this, and it is absolutely a thrill to watch. I’ve gotta warn you, in the end you might start rooting for a murderous cannibal and kinda start thinking that the dishes he cooks (with PEOPLE in it) looks kinda delicious.
3. The Lord of the Rings
Nothing screams successful adaptation more than 30 Oscar nominations – so we can safely say that J.R.R Tolkien’s epic fantasy trilogy was in good hands with Peter Jackson. This series of novels and movies have an incredibly dedicated fanbase. Amazon is making new series about lord of the rings even now! So, we can definitely say that this is a fan-favorite choice.
4. Little Women
This movie has been adapted numerous times but I’ve gotta say, the most recent one is my favourite. This book written by Louisa May Alcott is a very important piece of feminist literature and it definitely lives up to the hype. The story follows the four March sisters, Jo, Amy, Meg and Beth. While the March sisters enter the threshold of womanhood, they go through many ups and downs in life and endeavour to make important decisions that can affect their future. And I must say, the acting in this film was outstanding. So, definitely go check it out.
5. IT
Who doesn’t remember Pennywise, the extremely creepy clown who eats children? Ahhh, such a great and memorable character! Ok, I’m kidding. I am still haunted by pennywise dancing. IT was a book written by the horror legend, Stephen King about a bunch of kids who fight Pennywise to stop the routine disappearances of children in their town. This movie single-handedly gave every viewer clownphobia. This movie is also considered one of the best horror movies of this century.
Noice blog guys I'll share with my friends but I'm not scared of Pennywise 😏
ReplyDeletehunger games and little women are amazing, my favs
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