GREAT MOVIES BASED ON BOOKS THAT YOU MUST WATCH!

We were recently talking about Marvel movies. In today’s post, we want to tell you about the best movies based on books. Do you know when you read a book, you see the film and you feel that it’s the worst movie in the world since the book is a million times better? Well, today we are going to reveal the movies that will not leave you with this bad taste in your mouth.

Best movies based on books

House of Gucci

It’s a film that opens in November 2021 and leaves a lot to talk about, because it stars Lady Gaga and Adam Driver.

In addition, it’s based on the original book “The house of a Gucci” written by Sara Gay Forden. A story set in 1995 that deals with the Gucci family and murder. This book is well worth reading before seeing it in the cinema. 

Nomadland

This movie is amazing! It won the Academy Award for Best Picture and it’s based on the book “Nomadland” by Jessica Bruder. The story will leave you with the creeps and will teach you many things about life, it’s about a nomad traveling through the United States after the death of her husband. It premiered in February 2021, so we recommend it 100%!

Little Women

It’s the seventh film adaptation of Louisa May Alcott’s 1868 novel. This 2019 adaptation is unique. It’s about the life of seven sisters in the 19th century, it’s a story full of love, passion, and achievements. It’s a movie that is worth seeing but also reading.

Forrest Gump 

A film based on the book by the writer Winston Groom, which won 6 Oscars. It’s a much loved and recognized film, the pure essence of the book is perfectly reflected. The main character will always be remembered around the world and he is one of the strong points of the story. It’s a movie that you have to see at least once in your life.

Harry Potter 

It’s true that in the Harry Potter films there are many parts of the book series that don’t appear, but we cannot deny that this saga is one of the best that exists. Breathtaking fantastic effects appeared in both the books and the movie which follow the story seamlessly.

A Beautiful Mind

Based on the novel by Sylvia Nasar, tells the story of a mathematician who won the Nobel Prize. This film has several awards, including The Best Picture. It’s a beautiful film that you have to see! The mathematical protagonist goes through a problem of paranoid schizophrenia and brings with it, a story that must be admired.

Dune

Dune was first a classic novel considered one of the best science fiction novels in the entire universe. In this way, the film Dune is a faithful adaptation of this novel, which won the Hugo Prize and the Nebula Prize in 1966.

This film is about Dune, also called Arrakis, a desert planet that contains one of the most important raw materials, “spice”, a drug that lengthens human life. The story is about an operation on this same desert planet, characterized as dangerous, and which will lead to a bitter betrayal. Are you going to miss it in the big screen?

To All the Boys: Always and Forever

The first two movies were full of love, passion and full of high school stories that make you laugh, cry, and learn. This film is about the university stage and the long-distance relationship that the protagonists have, and if you are a fan of these books, you cannot miss this film.

Those Who Wish Me Dead

Michael Koryta’s story about a 14-year-old girl who witnesses a horrible murder can already be seen on screen, specifically since May 2021. Angelina Jolie appears, and the story is full of chases and action.

The Devil Wears Prada

The film version of the novel written by Lauren Weisberger is much more attractive, or so most people consider it, than the novel itself. More personality was added to the characters and the movie ends a bit differently. Are you going to miss it?

Movies based on graphic novels

The League of Extraordinary Gentlemen

It’s a film based on Alan Moore’s comics. It tells the life of literary characters who ended up being secret agents for the British Empire. It’s set in the late 19th century and the characters follow the Wold Newton Family style.

Hellboy

It’s a film which was released in 2003 and is based on the Hellboy comic by Mike Mignola. The main protagonist is Hellboy, who is created by Grigori Rasputin to do evil things. As Hellboy manages to escape the evil goals of his owner, it starts the good stuff of the film!

Iron Man 2

It’s a 2010 superhero movie based on Marvel Comics. The story follows the narrative thread of Iron Man against the evil scientist Ivan Vanko.

Blue is the Warmest Color 

Blue is the Warmest Color is an incredible movie, full of moments that will leave you thoughtful for days, that will make you feel as if you were the protagonist herself. If you are from the LGTB collective, you cannot miss this wonder.

American Splendor

This movie is not about superheroes, but about a local Cleveland hospital employee, Harvey Pekar. The story is about the most famous comic creator of the 80s.

Edge of Tomorrow 

Based on his novel, this movie is packed with action and warfare. All the scenes are incredible and there isn’t a single reason why you shouldn’t go to see it right now. The action sequences will blow your mind!

Scott Pilgrim vs.The World 

This film is considered the best movie about video games and is based on the graphic novel by Bryan Lee O’Malley. It’s characterized by Nintendo video games, tight jeans, and goblins. Do you know what era we are talking about?

V for Vendetta

This movie comes from the world of comics, based on the 1988 series, the comic V for Vendetta. He was so influential that in the Occupy Wall Street demonstrations the Guy Fawkes mask was used! The film represents the main and revolutionary message very well but still, it changes some things that are important about the comic.