Best Movie Made From Book?

4/7/2009 12:24:38 AM	Best Movie Made From Book?
alicekathleen Sacramento, CA 72, joined May. 2008	What is the best movie made from a book? Maybe the one that followed a great book closely, or one that turned out even better than the book? Give me some of your ideas. I did not care for Atonement as a movie, for I saw it differently in my head. However, Lord of the Rings, to me, was wonderful. What do you think? Does not have to be a current movie, or even American. I think Marguerite Duras' The Lover was well done as a movie, too. Meet singles at DateHookup.dating, we're 100% free! Join now!
4/7/2009 3:08:56 PM	Best Movie Made From Book?
goodtimes40 Paragon, IN 49, joined Mar. 2009	I have to say that The Lord of the Rings was the best I have ever seen. It followed the story closely enough that I was impressed by the director's sense of the books. No movie can ever depict a book as thoroughly as our own minds thus leaving much to be desired in someone else's interpretation. Steven King movies are by far the worst I have ever seen, but all in all I still enjoy books over movies anyday! JMO
4/8/2009 12:45:00 PM	Best Movie Made From Book?
witchykym Hubert, NC 48, joined Mar. 2009	I would have to agree that Lord of the Rings was the best. Stephen King movies improved once they switched to the miniseries format, so much less needed to be left out. I thought they did a very good job with The Stand.
4/8/2009 7:12:09 PM	Best Movie Made From Book?
titanicrose Schaumburg, IL 52, joined Nov. 2008	Jane Austin's Pride and Prejudice
4/9/2009 8:29:08 PM	Best Movie Made From Book?
sethwarner Prescott Valley, AZ 76, joined Apr. 2009	Gone With The Wind
4/10/2009 6:31:53 PM	Best Movie Made From Book?
ncmark Lumberton, NC 52, joined Jul. 2008	I'd have the say "The Stand" - but I am an SK fan
4/19/2009 10:02:53 PM	Best Movie Made From Book?
xanth208 Ventura, CA 58, joined May. 2008	stand by me the book was titeled "the body" by steven king
4/29/2009 7:51:25 AM	Best Movie Made From Book?
sonnabo Fairhope, AL 38, joined Dec. 2008	I would probably go with Lord of the Rings as well except for the fact that I've never actually read the books, lol. I want to but I just haven't gotten around to it. Gone With The Wing would probably come in second. On a side note, I read John Grisham's The Client after I watched the movie and I must say that it was one of the few cases in which the movie was actually better than the book. Everything that was cut out for the movie needed to be cut because the book just seemed to drag on forever and there was no suspense whatsoever do to the fact that we knew what every character in the book was thinking.
4/29/2009 11:59:31 PM	Best Movie Made From Book?
mooglebudy Glen Ellyn, IL 32, joined Apr. 2009	I think the first Harry Potter was really close.... Lord of the Rings probably the best except they destroyed the ending..... Wasn't the shire burnt down....? It lost alot of it's symbolism but the ending doesn't ruin the fact that the movies were incredibly well done. Can't wait for the Hobbit!
4/30/2009 12:02:46 AM	Best Movie Made From Book?
mooglebudy Glen Ellyn, IL 32, joined Apr. 2009	By the way most John Grisham movies are decent check out run away jury lil different but not too much to ruin it.
5/1/2009 9:19:44 AM	Best Movie Made From Book?
sonnabo Fairhope, AL 38, joined Dec. 2008	Quote from mooglebudy: By the way most John Grisham movies are decent check out run away jury lil different but not too much to ruin it. I have seen a few of his movies but not Runaway Jury. A Time to Kill was my favorite. The client was the first and only book of his that I have read though and I was very disappointed with it.
5/3/2009 12:32:54 AM	Best Movie Made From Book?
mooglebudy Glen Ellyn, IL 32, joined Apr. 2009	disappointed by the book or movie? ive read more of his stuff than seen his films. but he writes stuff that work well in movies IMO
5/4/2009 9:25:21 AM	Best Movie Made From Book?
itsjim Olympia, WA 62, joined Mar. 2009	Mountain Man, by Vardis Fisher, was made into Jeremiah Johnson, which is probably my favorite movie. Great book, and great movie!
5/18/2009 12:05:56 AM	Best Movie Made From Book?
sincerlitlelady Centre, AL 61, joined Feb. 2008	Mountain Man, by Vardis Fisher, was made into Jeremiah Johnson, which is probably my favorite movie. Great book, and great movie! Jeremiah Johnson is one of my all time favorite movies!!! I didn't realize it was a book first. Thanks for sharing this.
5/19/2009 10:34:28 PM	Best Movie Made From Book?
turtledove70 Schertz, TX 47, joined May. 2009	To Kill a mockingbird with Gregory Peck. Excellent acting by the children in that movie.
5/20/2009 12:36:02 AM	Best Movie Made From Book?
annamranna Bloomington, IL 62, joined Apr. 2008	'The Thorn Birds' From the first paragraph to the last, this movie was exactly what I pictured in my head while reading the book. It is the only time I can remember that I thought a movie even came close to being as good as the book. [Edited 5/20/2009 12:38:04 AM ]
5/25/2009 7:14:52 PM	Best Movie Made From Book?
horsenoname Georgetown, IL 61, joined Aug. 2007	The Secret Life of Bees gets my vote.
5/31/2009 4:07:14 PM	Best Movie Made From Book?
cake4u Auburn, PA 57, joined Mar. 2009	Quote from annamranna: 'The Thorn Birds' From the first paragraph to the last, this movie was exactly what I pictured in my head while reading the book. It is the only time I can remember that I thought a movie even came close to being as good as the book. My favorite is Thorn Birds too. I have the mini-series on VHS.
6/5/2009 11:21:55 AM	Best Movie Made From Book?
dewberry Lufkin, TX 47, joined May. 2009	The best movie made from a book would be True Women by Janice Woods
6/14/2009 8:11:57 PM	Best Movie Made From Book?
chrisa11 Morgantown, WV 29, joined Oct. 2007	My favorite is "A Walk to Remember" by N. Sparks. It still makes me cry and really done well
6/16/2009 2:18:21 AM	Best Movie Made From Book?
tantomileblue Longview, WA 27, joined Jun. 2009	Interview with the Vampire. True, it does not stick to the book in some parts, but still an awesome movie. The first LOTR movie was also good, but the rest of the sequels pretty much sucked.
6/18/2009 12:42:53 AM	Best Movie Made From Book?
mkespace Frazier Park, CA 57, joined Apr. 2009	My vote would have to be for Cannery Row, which combines aspects of John Steinbeck's novel of that name with his novel Sweet Thursday, starring Nick Nolte and Debra Winger in their early 1980s prime.
6/18/2009 6:16:13 AM	Best Movie Made From Book?
coathanger Pittsburgh, PA 36, joined Feb. 2008	The Green Mile, SK A Clockwork Orange, Anthony Burgess, Hellraiser (The Hellbound Heart by Clive Barker)
6/18/2009 11:40:50 AM	Best Movie Made From Book?
1girliegirl Philadelphia, PA 98, joined Mar. 2008	My favorite movie based on a book is A Room With A View, which was written by E.M. Forster. The movie was exactly like the book - very good. The Shining was good too. Oh, and Misery.
6/22/2009 8:34:08 AM	Best Movie Made From Book?
cruisebabe11 Middlesboro, KY 62, joined Jun. 2009	The Divine Secrests of the Ya-Ya Sisterhood (Rebecca Wells) gets my vote and also The Notebook (Nicky Sparks) not very often is a movie anywhere near par...but I love these two.
6/29/2009 2:20:07 PM	Best Movie Made From Book?
broker127 Shavertown, PA 43, joined Feb. 2007	Less Than Zero - Bret Easton Ellis Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas - HST Wiseguy - Mitch Pileggi (aka "Goodfellas") Misery - Stephen King Requiem For a Dream - Hubert Selby One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest - Ken Kesey
6/30/2009 8:30:33 AM	Best Movie Made From Book?
mmilesg Lima, OH 40, joined Jun. 2009	When The Hobbit comes out, I'll decide then. I'll say Lotr right now, but I've been waiting patiently for The Hobbit.
6/30/2009 9:53:48 AM	Best Movie Made From Book?
alicekathleen Sacramento, CA 72, joined May. 2008	I agree with poster above, Room with a View. Merchant/Ivory have been making great films for decades, The screenwriter, Ruth P Jhabvala (pardon my spelling) is a fine writer in her own write, and has a fascinating history. Born in Poland, family fled to England during the war, married an Indian....I will check the spelling of her name and correct, Alice [Edited 6/30/2009 9:55:29 AM ]
6/30/2009 9:24:21 PM	Best Movie Made From Book?
cowgirllizzy Urbana, OH 33, joined Aug. 2008	I would have to say The Notebook by Nicholas Sparks
7/1/2009 10:38:24 AM	Best Movie Made From Book?
paclantchief New Port Richey, FL 67, joined Jan. 2008	Three come to mindAllQuiet on the WesternFront,HotelNewHampshire,and The World According to Garp forgotnumberfour...TheGrapesofWrath iheGrapes ofWrath Western Front, the World According to g [Edited 7/1/2009 10:42:34 AM ]
7/1/2009 3:31:25 PM	Best Movie Made From Book?
rodneyg668 Seattle, WA 44, joined Jan. 2008	Quote from xanth208: stand by me the book was titeled "the body" by steven king The story was titled "The Body" it came out of one of his books of novellas, the book was titled Different Seasons and oddly the only three movies made from his stories that I actually like all came from that book.
7/1/2009 4:12:23 PM	Best Movie Made From Book?
mossbergg Springfield, OR 35, joined Jun. 2009	the general's daughter
7/2/2009 10:02:51 PM	Best Movie Made From Book?
i_am_bill Astatula, FL 58, joined Apr. 2008	Undeniably "To Kill A Mockingbird". The book, a classic, was superbly recreated on screen. A timeless classic. Moving. Bill
7/3/2009 9:39:48 PM	Best Movie Made From Book?
homeimprover Smithville, TX 75, joined Jun. 2009	"Shawshank Redemption" although the novelette upon which it was based by Stephen King was not named that. The title of the story had "Rita Hayworth" in it - can't remember the complete title. "Million Dollar Baby"; also a "short" story. Interestingly, both movies had Morgan Freeman as an actor and narrator of the stories.
7/5/2009 6:19:09 AM	Best Movie Made From Book?
lileth Taegu Korea-(Republic-of) 30, joined Jun. 2009	I agree that The Lord of the Ring is the best movie made from the book.. As i followed the scenes in the movie i have noticed that the movie is really faithful to the text. What i felt the time i read the book was the same with the feeling i feel while watching the movie
7/5/2009 10:58:34 AM	Best Movie Made From Book?
wykd Las Vegas, NV 54, joined Jul. 2009	Brokeback Mountain. It was actually a very short novella. Beyond short. How they turned that into a movie that became a blockbuster was in who they chose for the characters. Heath Ledger did an excellent job of the angst. It was almost emotionally painful to watch
7/12/2009 12:13:07 PM	Best Movie Made From Book?
arthur1974 Willard, MO 43, joined Jul. 2009	Blade Runner and 2001 The Space Oddyssey are two that were originally books that I will never grow tired of. They are the classics of science fiction movies that will always stand the test of time. I don't watch a lot of sci fi. Does anyone know of any sci fi books made into great movies?
7/13/2009 6:43:50 PM	Best Movie Made From Book?
archer77 Big Rapids, MI 40, joined Jul. 2009	Gone With the Wind.
7/13/2009 7:42:30 PM	Best Movie Made From Book?
archer77 Big Rapids, MI 40, joined Jul. 2009	Runner-Up: The Godfather
7/26/2009 8:58:26 PM	Best Movie Made From Book?
ladybug5949 Melbourne, FL 68, joined Jul. 2009	The Other Side of Midnight by Sidney Sheldon. The book and movie have different endings but both are excellent. Even 30 years later I still can't decide which ending I like the best. Both are big surprise endings.
8/3/2009 8:18:27 PM	Best Movie Made From Book?
wsprs0nthewind Powell, TN 53, joined Mar. 2009	Not sure if it's the best or not but Eragon was very close to the book. Of course much was left out...but it followed the book very well.
8/16/2009 7:54:34 PM	Best Movie Made From Book?
darkelf2007 Wewoka, OK 40, joined May. 2007	Well I would Have to Say Lord Of The Rings,Harry Potter And Eragon .
8/21/2009 1:04:56 AM	Best Movie Made From Book?
whocifer Pleasant View, TN 29, joined Jul. 2009	FIGHT CLUB!!!! Hands down best movie adaptation of a book ever.
8/21/2009 7:55:22 PM	Best Movie Made From Book?
juliep Beloit, WI 52, joined Apr. 2009	Quote from cowgirllizzy: I would have to say The Notebook by Nicholas Sparks I agree both book and movie was great
9/23/2009 12:20:41 AM	Best Movie Made From Book?
texananny Waco, TX 29, joined Jul. 2008	The Last Sin Eater... moved me to tears in both the book and the movie
9/26/2009 1:44:32 PM	Best Movie Made From Book?
freezinoutside Scotts, MI 63, joined Aug. 2008	The Exploding Planet
9/27/2009 2:29:38 PM	Best Movie Made From Book?
nycden Woodside, NY 55, joined Sep. 2009	King Rat with George Segal is the BEST movie made from a book. It is not an uplifting movie but it is awesome. The book is better but the movie is still great. Any way that is what I think.
9/27/2009 6:40:55 PM	Best Movie Made From Book?
alexis00 Rockingham, NC 39, joined Jul. 2009	Books are always better than the movies. I like Apocolypse Now from Conrad's book Heart of Darkness.
9/27/2009 7:36:48 PM	Best Movie Made From Book?
theothergman Michigan, ND 56, joined Apr. 2008	Gone With The Wind
9/30/2009 2:14:14 AM	Best Movie Made From Book?
strider123 Cypress, TX 28, joined Jun. 2009	The Lord of The Rings! I know that some people get disappointed when they didn't see the scorch of the Shire but that would have been a secondary climax after the BIG climax of the Ring being destroyed. To people who have not read the book probably may not have excepted it. Personally, I loved both endings.
10/3/2009 11:05:24 PM	Best Movie Made From Book?
keykeper34 Boise, ID 63, joined Apr. 2008	Message in a Bottle.
10/5/2009 12:45:37 PM	Best Movie Made From Book?
thornton64 Albuquerque, NM 53, joined Oct. 2009	Contact by Carl Sagan was an Excellent book (more readable than his other stuff)and the movie was great although very diferent from the book!
10/5/2009 10:39:54 PM	Best Movie Made From Book?
nobs4u Mansfield, OH 56, joined Oct. 2008	Have to agree with LOTR.Captians Courageous was another excellent movie,though it is in black and white.I was not aware that "the Notebook" was a book!I must try to read it,if I can focus through the tears!Damn good movie!Was "Slingblade"a book?Anyone know?I liked that movie quite a bit and if it is a book,or based on one, I would like to read it!
10/6/2009 11:59:16 PM	Best Movie Made From Book?
jenamp88 Morris, MN 33, joined Apr. 2009	My vote goes for A Time to Kill by John Grisham. Some minor differences but the movie was able to carry itself. Both evoke major emotion and that is one thing that seems like book-to-movies struggle with.
10/7/2009 8:05:25 AM	Best Movie Made From Book?
alicekathleen Sacramento, CA 72, joined May. 2008	How about Walter Farley's The Black Stallion, my favorite childhood book? Not a bad movie!
10/8/2009 2:40:41 PM	Best Movie Made From Book?
hiker42 Colorado Springs, CO 64, joined Jan. 2008	Just watched "Occurance at Owl Creek Bridge" A French production circa 1962 that was featured on "The Twilight Zone" season 5. An excellant adaptation.
10/10/2009 1:16:34 PM	Best Movie Made From Book?
muttguy Willoughby, OH 51, joined Oct. 2009	To Kill A Mockingbird
10/12/2009 7:24:25 AM	Best Movie Made From Book?
laloquis Avon Park, FL 35, joined Oct. 2009	I hate movies made from books!! They always ruin it for me, thus, I don't watch them! I was kind of curious about watching Charly based on the book Flowers for Algernon but I don't think I will. I love the book and if the change it I'd be upset lol! I hate that.
10/22/2009 1:00:40 AM	Best Movie Made From Book?
theothergman Michigan, ND 56, joined Apr. 2008	The Natural
10/22/2009 8:17:54 AM	Best Movie Made From Book?
alicekathleen Sacramento, CA 72, joined May. 2008	I loved the French movie, "Occurance at Owl Creek Bridge". I used to show it in my American History class when I worked in education field.

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