Top 5 Books Made into movies
There are many books and transcripts that never got made into movies, and there are many reasons for this. Maybe the elements of the story were just too hard to bring to the screen, maybe the plot was too complicated, perhaps the book was too long. Or, the book was just trash.
Only gems deserve to be made for the big screen, so here are five classic titles that got made into movies. (also, don’t come after me for saying that only the gems get made into movies. Look at wattpad books, they get made into movies despite being the reconstructed version of a Harry Styles fanfiction.)
IT by Stephen King
A literary masterpiece, IT is a horror story for the ages. Set in the fictional town of Derry, Maine, a squad of misfits band together to discover the reason behind the mysterious disappearances that occur once every 27 years. The movie adaptation of this tale was one part amazing, two parts terrifying.
Filled with jump scares, frightening scenes, and more, I loved watching IT. My favorite character was, of course, Pennywise the Dancing Clown. Would recommend you watch it, but before you do, make sure you’re prepared. Read some reviews, and make sure to check the rating!
Charlie and the Chocolate Factory by Roald Dahl
A children’s movie of wonder and hilarious scenes, I’ve watched this movie at least ten times, if not more. An intriguing premise, luck, and good characters all play a part in this story about how being humble and kind is the best way to behave. I read the book before watching and absolutely loved both.
Roald Dahl is an amazing author, and the movie adaptation of his book the BFG (Big Friendly Giant), is also great. Roald Dahl’s books are perfect for an audience of any age.
To Kill a Mockingbird by Harper Lee
A thought-provoking banned book that discusses controversial topics, To Kill a Mockingbird or TKAM for short, is an amazing story about the loss of innocence. Young children learn of how the real world is like in a story set in the 60s, where racism, hierarchy, and unfairness run rampant.
So watch the movie, its charming yet sad at the same time, and you will feel indignant at times, because the events of this story are not for the faint hearted. (Disclaimer: Everyone is racist in the story. Because it’s the 60s.)
Hunger Games by Suzanne Collins
If there’s one thing that absolutely belongs on this list, it is the horrifying dystopian trilogy about the fight to the death that didn’t quite work out. Katniss Everdeen is pitted against 23 other tributes in a life or death tournament and forced to work with others, without ever knowing who she can trust.
An interesting look at corrupt governments, and the point of view of those oppressed by it, Hunger Games is still a fresh and relevant read in 2022. If rereading is too much work for you, don’t worry, the action in the movies will be served just as well.
Harry Potter by J.K. Rowling
A tried and true classic, the series by JK Rowling has captured hearts all over the world. It’s filled with magical moments such as the Yule Ball, the amount of times Hermione’s mentioned “Hogwarts: A History” and interesting spells such as Avis (the bird conjuring charm). Don’t know if you can’t tell by now, but Hermione Granger is and always will be my favorite character.
Perhaps you’ve watched all the movies, maybe you’ve watched only a few, but if you’re anything like me, you love Harry Potter. So, I encourage you to binge all the movies this summer, you won’t regret it!