I usually don't like movies made from good books.
Good books. Bad movies.
Usually.
But not always.
I like these.
Good books. Good movies.
The Princess Bride
Breakfast at Tiffany's
The Grapes of Wrath
Gone With the Wind
To Kill a Mockingbird
Lord of the Rings
Do Androids Dream of Electric Sheep? (Blade Runner)
Ordinary People
Mrs. Palfrey at the Claremont
Enchanted April
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The only one I both read & watched was LOTR. And I loved it. :-)
ReplyDeleteI love Breakfast at Tiffanys... The book and movie are quite different, and I think I might prefer the movie- is that wrong of me?!
ReplyDeleteSometimes, Laura, I think it is what you read or see first. Enchanted April, for example. I like the movie a bit more. And Princess Bride. And Mrs. Palfrey.
ReplyDeleteI'll have to read Enchanted April and Mrs. Palfrey over spring break. They look like something I would enjoy and are not BFYR for a change! Thanks for the recommendation.
ReplyDeleteMickey Rooney spoiled Breakfast at Tiffany's for me. Apart from him, it's a great movie.
ReplyDeleteI liked the book To Kill a Mockingbird, but haven't got round to watching the film. I have it on videotape, but on my movie nights I somehow I always end up watching somehting else. Originally I was saving it until I read the book, and now I am afraid it will be a disappointment after the book.
P.S. The Princess Bride: I liked the book but I saw the movie first and loved it.
ReplyDeleteI have got to sit down and watch to Kill a Mockingbird sometime. Now that I've finally read the book (that only took me about 30 years....).
ReplyDeleteHere's my list: http://myreadersblock.blogspot.com/2011/02/top-ten-tuesdays-books-to-movies.html
good list, you've definitely got me thinking about my own list to post!
ReplyDeleteVery nice list. I would have to add Memoirs of a Geisha to it. I felt the movie adaptation came very close to capturing the essence of the book.
ReplyDeleteI completely forgot To Kill a Mockingbird and Breakfast at Tiffany's on my list! I really want to watch Enchanted April.
ReplyDeleteI like how you put them side by side!
ReplyDeleteAnd Do Androids Dream of Electric Sheep is still sitting on my bookshelf, waiting to be read. :S
Loved the book the Grapes of Wrath. Still have to check out the movie.
ReplyDeleteThis is a great list. As soon as I saw the topic on my reader I thought of Ordinary People. I think the movie is actually better than the book, but you're right about it being an excellent adaptation. I would add A Single Man and David Lean's Great Expectations.
ReplyDeleteI agree with you--great books, poor interpretations when they go to film. You did manage to come up with some good ones. Kaye—the road goes ever ever on
ReplyDeleteGlad to see someone else included To Kill A Mockingbird! I can never decide whether I prefer the book or the movie because both are so wonderful!
ReplyDeleteWow, really unique list! Haven't heard of some of these but they look great!
ReplyDeleteI love The Princess Pride. The Lord of the Rings made my list too. For some of the movies/books on your list, I've only read the book or seen the movie, not both.
ReplyDeleteI love Princess Bride, but since I didnn't read the book yet I couldn't add it to my list. I did love "Of Mice and Men" and "Ordinary People"(which was filmed at my high school)
ReplyDeleteYou have some great epic films on your list. I especially enjoyed Bladerunner, Princess Bride, Breakfast at Tiffany's and Ordinary People. It's fun to think about the movies this week. Makes me want to do a rewatch!
ReplyDeleteIsn't it sad that I have read a single one of these books, but I've seen every single movie? I'm in the process of reading LOTR and I want to read To Kill a Mockingbird this year. But, your list reminds me of how far behind I am, lol. Great list! :)
ReplyDeleteGone with the Wind might be #1 with me. I also really like the movie and book versions of Interview with the Vampire. Great list!
ReplyDeleteI loved that you added Ordinary People- forgot all about that one. Fantastic book and movie. I also like how you added the book cover next to the movie poster.
ReplyDeleteThis Top Ten made me realize how few books-turned-into-films I've read/watched thus why I had trouble with making list. ^^; Although I feel somewhat sheepish by this, I think it's due to as you said, Deb. If I see the film, I don't always read the book, and if I read the book, I don't always go to see the film.
ReplyDeleteI had Blade Runner on my list. One of my favorite sci fi movies.
ReplyDeleteGone with the Wind is one of my all time favorites as well :)
ReplyDeleteOh I loved Ordinary People too! Have never read the book though so couldn't comment on whether it was a good adaptation. I might pick it up and then see the film again. Excellent list!
ReplyDeleteI like the visual list. I can't believe I forgot about To Kill A Mockingbird. I really think the best movies are based on books.
ReplyDeleteCheck out my list here: http://hawthornescarlet.blogspot.com/2011/02/top-ten-tuesday-on-silver-screen.html
I actually enjoyed the screen adaptation of Lord of the Rings more. I never quite got into the books and actually stopped before finishing all of them! Thanks for stopping by! Have a great week!
ReplyDeleteWhere did you find The Princess Bride book?? I have been looking and looking for it, but no one seems to have it! I LOVE the movie, and I've been dying to read the book!
ReplyDeleteI don't see a new copy of it available, but you can find some pretty inexpensive used copies at alibris.com, Nancy.
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