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Top Ten Book to Movie Adaptations
I thought I would split this into good, bad, and nervously awaiting.
Good:
Harry Potter - I loved the books more than the movies but the movies hold their own. (Alternate Universe or something)
Pride and Prejudice - (with Colin Firth) This version is, in my mind, better than the book. I think this since I have no desire to read the book only see the movie. Even my husband watches this one with me.
The Lightning Thief - Not near as good as the book of course. I thought the movie wasn't so bad and am excited for the next one.
Bad:
Eragon - So horrible, very loosely based upon the book and such a flop. Although the follow up books aren't doing much justice to the storyline, either.
Jane Eyre - I have seen many editions and still haven't met one that can capture the depth in the book.
Twilight and family - I liked the book until the movies started to corrupt their memory. Too much publicity or messed up characters and it soured the whole deal.
Nervously Awaiting: (They might not be able to do justice to the awesomeness that is the book.)
Mortal Instruments - I just can't see how it is possible to put that series into movie magic.
Demon's Lexicon - This one is a toss up it really could work out better or be a huge disappointment.
Mockingbird - Can they really pull that off and be anywhere near watchable. My mind did a lot of screen of the violence.
Mockingjay - Can this really be done and be something you can watch. It was an extremely violent book.
Mockingjay - Can this really be done and be something you can watch. It was an extremely violent book.
