Top 10 Books Turned into Movies
Reading novels is a very good hobby, as readers tend to learn a lot and improve their vocabulary to a great extent. Moreover, it is a very constructive way to pass time, and you are likely to never get bored, since there is no shortage of interesting books and novels in the world of literature.
Some of the more popular novels are turned into movies, so readers can watch their favourite stories come to life – these movie adaptations are almost always wildly popular, and earn great fame all across the globe. Although it is extremely difficult to compare movies and novels, it is generally considered better to read the novel first, and then watch the movie based on it. This way, you will get to know the characters and storyline better, and will thus understand the movie more thoroughly.
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10. Fight Club
Based on Chuck Palahniuk's novel with the same name, this movie was released in 1999, and was directed by David Fincher. It focuses on an illegal fight club, which leads to numerous violent events. The star cast of the film included Brad Pitt, Edward Norton and Helena Bonham Carter.
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9. Atonement
This movie was based on Ian McEwan’s novel of the same name. It was released in 2007, and is a romantic flick. Directed by Joe Wright, the film's cast included some quality actors, such as James McAvoy, Keira Knightly, and Saoirse Ronan.
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8. Jane Eyre
Although this novel was written in 1874 by Charlotte Bronte, no one turned it into a movie until 2011. The British drama was directed by Cary Joji Fakunaga. The movie focuses on issues of feminism and independence.
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7. Gone with the Wind
One of the all-time greats, Gone with the Wind was released in 1939. It was based on the civil war in America, and received 10 Academy Awards. The novel was written by Margret Mitchell, whereas the movie was directed by Victor Fleming.
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6. To Kill a Mockingbird
Another classic drama, which starred Mary Badham and Gregory Peck, this movie was released way back in 1962. It was based on Harper Lee’s novel with the same name. The wonderful flick was directed by Robert Mulligan.
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5. Dangerous Liaisons
Based on a French novel, Les Liaisons Dangereuses, written by Pierre Choderlos de Laclos in the 18th century, this movie was released in 1988 by Stephen Frears. It focuses on issues like passion, betrayal and eroticism.
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4. Wuthering Heights
Based on the British romantic novel of the same name, written by Emily Bronte in 1874, this flick was released in 2011.
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3. The Harry Potter series
Adapted from the fantasy novels penned by J.K. Rowling, this series became popular amongst people of all age groups. It focuses on the adventures of a wizard, Harry Potter, and his friends.
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2. The Lord of the Rings series
Winner of 17 Academy Awards, this series was based on the trilogy written by J. R.R. Tolkien. The movie is based on the journey of a Hobbit, and was praised all over the world for its stunning visual effects.
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1. The Dark Knight series
The Dark Knight series, loosely based on comic books of the same name, heads the list for its wonderful story and some phenomenal performances. It is a must watch, and was directed by Christopher Nolan, who gave a completely new look to the character of Batman.
