Sunday, August 11, 2013

My Book to Movie Loves + To-Watch (General)

I saw a friend's post on something similar and thought of adding my own twist. Below are movies that I enjoyed that were based off of books. I didn't read all of these books myself, but still liked the movie version! (That's why I am not easily disappointed in adaptations ;) If you have different opinions on movies I mentioned, feel free to share them in the comments below as well as any recommendations!

Enjoyed Book-Movies
1. The Spiderwick Chronicles- I think this movie wrapped all 5 books in 1 from the main book series. Nice job though!
2. A Series of Unfortunate Events- I read all the books and I think the movie put the first 3 books in 1, but it was worth watching! So sad :(
3. Guardians of Ga'Hoole-  I only read the first book and quit, so I don't know how many books this movie was based off of. But, I loved everything about the movie; the animation/ graphics, idea, (and a song..)
4. Eragon- I hated the book except for a chapter (weird...), but the movie had a lot of action and adventure, so of course I loved watching it rather than reading Eragon.
5. Chronicles of Narnia, #1, 2 and 3- Again, I didn't read all the books in this series, but loved these movies. They had a lot of action/ adventure and some beautiful locations. Can't wait for another one!
6. Percy Jackson and the Olympians #1- Didn't read the book (I know, I have a lot of books to read...), but the movie was interesting!  
7. Harry Potter #1-7- What HP fan doesn't love these movies?
ETA 8.20.13 8. Matilda- How could I forget to mention this classic by Roald Dahl?! Watched this so many times, I practically memorized it!

Below are some random/ general movies I want to watch along with trailers if you haven't seen them either ;)

Want to Watch!!!

1. Oz the Great and Powerful- Looks interesting.


2. Monsters University- Looks cute :)


3. Despicable Me 2- Loved the first one and hope the second is just as funny!


4. Percy Jackson and the Sea of Monsters- The trailer is full of action and I enjoyed the first movie, so I am expecting the same here.


5. Catching Fire- I liked the 2nd (and 3rd books). Can't wait to see this in movie form!

1 comment:

  1. (i am a harry potter fan who did not enjoy the 5th and 6th movies)

    But I agree with you on Narnia and Spiderwick as well as the movies you're excited for!!

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