Top 10 Best Movies Based on Books

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  1. It is impossible to ignore surpass the "Harry Potter" franchise when it comes to successful film adaptations in terms of revenue. Adapted from the work of J.K. Rowling, the fantasy series produced by Warner Bros. Pictures, consisting of eight seasons, began releasing part 1 "Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone" in 2001 and ended with "Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows" – Part 2 in 2011.

    Harry Potter
    tells the story of a young teenager named Harry Potter with a lightning-shaped scar, carrying the blood of wizards, who has come to study at Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry. The series is about the wizarding adventures of a boy named Harry Potter and his two best friends, Ronald Weasley and Hermione Granger. The adventures focus on Harry Potter's fight against the Dark Lord Voldemort, whose ambitions are to become immortal, rule the wizarding world, enslave the non-magical and destroy the world. destroy anyone who stands in his way, especially Harry Potter. The series combines multiple genres, including fantasy and coming-of-age (with elements of mystery, horror, adventure, and romance), multiple cultural implications, and references. According to author J. K. Rowling, the main theme throughout is Death.

    J. K. Rowling and the Harry Potter series have received numerous awards since the release of the Philosopher's Stone. The awards include four Whitaker Platinum Book prizes (all 2001), three Nestlé Smarties Book prizes (1997–1999), two Scottish Arts Council prizes (1999 and 2001), Whitbread inaugural prize – book Children of the Year (1999), WHSmith book of the year award (2006) and more.

    Detailed information:

    Release date: 2001 - 2011
    Film studio: Warner Bros.
    Directed by: Chris Columbus, Alfonso Cuaron, David Yates
    Based on the book: Harry Potter
    Author: J.K. Rowling

    Harry Potter
    Harry Potter
    Harry Potter trailer

  2. The novel Les Misérables by excellent poet Victor Hugo is considered the greatest literary work of the 19th century. When adapted to the big screen, Les Misérables will not be the same as the other novels. other movies, with simple content and highly entertaining. On the contrary, the film is a series of appearances of unfortunate lives in an unjust society and a chaotic century. In just one plot, viewers will receive a lot of small stories interwoven and interlocked.

    Set in 19th century France, Les Miserables tells the story of many characters with different backgrounds, connected by the central character - Jean Valjean. After 19 years in prison for stealing food for a starving family, Jean was released. However, carrying a golden passport (the type of paper reserved for those who committed crimes in the past) so he was banished everywhere. The Miserables lead viewers through the ups and downs of Jean Valjean's life from prison until the end of his life, meeting with characters such as Javert, Fantine, Marius, Cosette, the Thénardier couple, or the Éponine.

    Les Miserables won three major Golden Globe awards, including Best Comedy/Musical, Best Actor in a Comedy/Musical (for Hugh Jackman), and Best Supporting Actress (for Hugh Jackman) (for Anne Hathaway). At the 2013 Oscars, the film received 8 nominations, including Best Picture.

    Detailed information:

    Release date: 2001 - 2011
    Film studio: Working Title Films
    Directed by: Tom Hooper
    Based on the book: Les Misérable
    Author: Victor Hugo

    Les Misérables
    Les Misérables
    Les Misérables trailer
  3. "Little Women" is adapted from the literary work of the same name by American female writer - Louisa May Alcott. Released in 1868, this classic novel has been loved by readers of all ages for more than a century. The work has been translated into many languages, staged on the stage, and turned into a movie. In 2019, Louisa May Alcott's 19th-century literary classic is once again brought to the screen under the talented hand of female director Greta Gerwig.

    “Little womenare the category of emotional psychology with the joining of the most sought-after actor – Emma Waston, Saoirse Ronan, Florence Pugh, Eliza Scanlen, Timothée Chalamet. Based on a two-volume novel of the same name 1868-69 by Louisa May Alcott. The film tells the story about the four sisters of the March family - girls who were born and raised with the prejudice of the times that women should only stay at home and get married. But after all, the little girls are still determined to break down obstacles to gain success and happiness for themselves.

    "Little women"
    mean the women are small but very extraordinary It’s just around every moment of 4 girls with a simple plot and the passionate feelings in each movie This film tells the life of Meg responsibility; impatient Jo -not humble to anyone but willing to put heart, always reject marriage because social prejudices “ Women born to be married” and mind on the pages of writing like a true writer; romantic Amy with ability of painting and tenderness Beth whose good piano talent. Although life in America's Civil War, they still have a peaceful life and full of love seem like nothing can be divided. The film lovers are excited about the color of the films too, so vintage and aesthetic, energetic and emotional's acting, special image building feminist.

    Detailed information:
    Release date: 2019
    Film studio: Columbia Pictures, Regency Enterprises, Pascal Pictures
    Directed by: Greta Gerwig
    Based on the book: Little women
    Author: Louisa May Alcott

    Little women
    Little women
    Little women trailer
  4. From André Aciman's literary work of the same name, the film was adapted by James Ivory - the three-time Oscar-nominated filmmaker - in nine months. "Call Me by Your Name" is directed by Luca Guadagnino and written by James Ivory. Premiered at the Sundance Film Festival earlier this year, the work was warmly praised by experts.

    "Call Me by Your Name"
    revolves around the romantic relationship between 17-year-old Elio Perlman (Timothée Chalamet) and 24-year-old American student Oliver (Armie Hammer), an intern assistant to Elio's father (Michael Stuhlbarg), an archeology professor. It is a passionate love story under the Italian summer sun - a love story between two young men Elio and Oliver in the beautiful Italian sea full of dreams. Their short love story only took place in sunny and windy summer, just enough to sit together, argue together, fish together, ride bicycles, live love. "Call Me by Your Name" itself is also considered a Proust novel when it focuses on a long series of memories in overlapping sentences.


    The film adaptation of the book, Call Me by Your Name, received four Academy Award nominations for Best Picture, Best Actor (for Timothée Chalamet as Elio), and Best Original Screenplay (for James Ivory, based on the original screenplay). on the novel of the same name) and Best Original Song (for the song Mystery of Love).


    Detailed information:

    Release date: 2017
    Film studio: Frenesy Film Company
    Directed by: Luca Guadagnino
    Based on the book: Call Me by Your Name
    Author: André Aciman

    Elio & Oliver
    Elio & Oliver
    Call Me by Your Name trailer
  5. In the list of the most successful movies based on books, it is impossible not to mention "The Godfather". Based on the best-selling book by writer Mario Puzo, the film directed by Francis Ford Coppola changed both filmmaking and the perception of gangster social.

    The Godfather is a crime genre, about the Sicilian Corleone mafia family in the United States. Who takes the premier place of family, running the business of the whole family, is called "The Godfather", which is the nickname of the tycoon Don Vito - who built the Corleone empire. Author Mario Puzo made The Godfather a classic, when he wrote about the mafia but did not talk much about drugs, blood, and gambling, but focused on describing the plots, events of the family, how each member of the family improvising with difficulties. The temperament of the "small tycoons" is also clearly depicted.

    The Godfather was adapted into three films and can be confidently considered one of the best series of all time (American Film Institute ranked 2nd behind Citizen Kane), the film has earned 11 Academy Award nominations, bringing 3 Awards: Adapted screenplay, visuals and cast for Marlon Brando's performance as Don Vito Corleone. In addition, the film also won 5 Golden Globe Awards, a Grammy Award, and many other awards.

    Detailed information:

    Release date: 1972 - 1990
    Film studio: Paramount
    Directed by: Francis Ford Coppola
    Based on the book: The Godfather
    Author: Mario Puzo

    The Godfather
    The Godfather
    The Godfather trailer
  6. "Gone with the Wind" - more than 80 years the wind still blows, is a film directed by Victor Fleming based on the plot of the same name by famous female author Margarett Mitchell. The content revolves around Scarlett O'Hara - who tries to survive the storm of the Civil War and rebuild America. Scarlett O'Hara coincidentally met a careless attitude "player man" Rhett Butler.

    Scarlett is different from all the beauties known in life or literature. She is not holy, not weak, not dependent or passive. Scarlett is stubborn, callous, and full of energy. She is not afraid to rise up to get what she needs, even if it means stepping on others. Once Scarlett has made up her mind, even if there are demons blocking the way, she will do it. Scarlett falls in love with Ashley (Leslie Howard), a strange aristocrat with many ideals, but he marries his gentle cousin Melanie (Olivia de Havilland). Scarlett does not give up, still finds ways to pursue Ashley, but gradually she becomes entangled in a fateful love affair with Rhett Butler (Clark Gable), a careless but sincere player.

    "Gone with the Wind"
    became a symbol for a classic work forever later and was voted by the American Film Institute as the top 100 best works of all time. The film also set a record when it won 8/13 Oscar nominations for prestigious categories such as "Best Picture", "Best Director", "Best Adapted Screenplay", "Best Actress" Best Actress”, “Best Supporting Actress”, “Best Cinematography”, “Best Film Editing”, and “Best Art Director”

    Detailed information:

    Release date: 1972 - 1990
    Film studio: Selznick International Pictures
    Directed by: Francis Ford Coppola
    Based on the book: The Godfather
    Author: Mario Puzo

    Gone with the Wind
    Gone with the Wind
    Gone with the Wind trailer
  7. Twilight has been adapted into a film by Summit Entertainment, directed by Catherine Hardwicke, written by Melissa Rosenberg with the active engagement of sought-after actors Kristen Stewart and Robert Pattinson as the main characters Isabella Swan and Edward Cullen. The film is also a launching pad career for the two actors.

    Bella Swan moved to her stepfather and mother. She arrived at her new place in an uneasy and feel restless. In this wetland, It rained for all the year-round running in America, she met Edward Cullen, a handsome, cold, and a bit strange guy. The two are strongly attracted to each other, then Bella discovers that Edward is a vampire but despite that, this lovebird has smitten with each other. The film is a line of romantic emotions. Edward is the one who watches and always protects Bella, loves Bella sincerely but attached, also a little possessive and strong and bursting with pride. Bella loves Edward with all her heart, no matter that he's a vampire, doesn't care that she might be in danger when she's with a family of vampires,... The love of the two is noble and always for and towards each other.

    Twilight has brilliant achievements in many prestigious awards and nominations. It brought about the Best Picture, World Soundtrack Awards, and received nine awards at the 2009 Teen Choice Awards. Additionally, the film was nominated for Best Fantasy Film at the 35th Saturn Awards and two awards. Grammy Award. The film's two main characters, Kristine Stewart and Robert Pattinson won "Best Actor and Best Kiss Scene", and "Best Fight also went to the battle between Robert Pattinson and Cam Gigandet". The Twilight soundtrack is the best-selling soundtrack album in the US.

    Detailed information:

    Release date: 2008
    Film studio: Summit Entertainment
    Directed by: Catherine Hardwicke
    Based on the book: Twilight
    Author: Stephenie Meyer

    Isabella Swan and Edward Cullen
    Isabella Swan and Edward Cullen
    Twilight trailer
  8. The film "Pride and Prejudice" with English title: Pride & Prejudice is adapted from the famous novel of the same name by female writer Jane Austen. It is arguably her most famous novel. A production that has been a resounding success through many versions, whether in the literary aspect such as books or adapted into plays and films also has its own unique imprints.

    The story is about the love and marriage of a small aristocracy in England in the early 19th century. The main character is Elizabeth Bennet, a 20-year-old girl from middle-class family background. The title is about the pride and prejudices of one character towards another. The film focuses on the stubborn behavior of intelligent, beautiful Elizabeth Bennet living in the Hertfordshire countryside with the proud, cool Darcy, a wealthy landowner from Pemberley in Derbyshire. And after the strict prejudices, they had for each other, then when they learned what Darcy had done for her, the relationship between the two had changed. Pride & Prejudice also scored with the audience thanks to the beautiful and dreamy English countryside setting. The audience will be ecstatic to admire the ancient castles, the forests shining in the sun, the early mornings, the grass-covered with dew, or the scene of swans flying, flapping their wings on the lake surface.

    With the success of the film, it received prestigious awards such as nominations: "Academy Award for Best Actress", "BAFTA Award for British director, screenwriter, producer with debut work", "Satellite Award for Best Costume Design".

    Detailed information:

    Release date: 2005
    Film studio: StudioCanal, Working Title Films
    Directed by: Joe Wright
    Based on the book: Pride & Prejudice
    Author: Jane Austen

    Elizabeth Bennet and Darcy
    Elizabeth Bennet and Darcy
    Pride & Prejudice trailer
  9. Love, Rosie– We may choose the wrong person, but not our hearts. Based on the novel "Where Rainbows End " by writer Cecelia Ahern. They are the puppy love impulses of adolescence, the courage to accept their responsibilities, the regretful love.

    Love, Rosie
    is a movie hinge on the love of best friends Rosie Dunn and Alex from childhood to adulthood. The two made a promise to each other that they would move to America together and go to college. However, after an orgy night with a famous player boy in school, Rosie suddenly became a single mom. However, she still encouraged Alex to pursue the set plans. For 12 long years, their feelings have not changed, only their lives have changed in different directions. Deep inside Rosie's heart, there was always an unanswered question. Experiencing mistakes, regretting youth, it took them 12 years to realize, to lose the opportunity to get back together, and finally, they accepted the trade-off to be happy together, the love that was to miss twice in the past ten years.

    Therefore, "Love, Rosie" has conveyed the message that saying love to a TV onlooker who grew up at a young age and understands each other is not an easy thing, but you should never give up. For love, it's never too late, bravely pursue and face your feelings.

    Detailed information:

    Release date: 2014
    Film studio: Canyon Creek Films
    Directed by: Christian Ditter
    Based on the book: Where Rainbows End
    Author: Cecelia Ahern

    Rosie  and Alex
    Rosie and Alex
    Love, Rosie trailer
  10. "The Silence of the Lambs" is a famous American psychological horror film released in 1991 directed by Jonathan Demme with the participation of top movie stars such as Anthony Hopkins, Jodie Foster, Scott Glenn, and Ted Levine. The film is based on the novel of the same name by writer Thomas Harris, this is also the second part in a series of stories about a psychiatrist but also a cannibal killer, Hannibal Lecter.

    For those who are really into ghastly, perhaps "The Silence of the Lambs" is one of the familiar names. At first, when hearing the name "The Silence of the Sheep", everyone thinks it seems very ordinary, but from that ordinary thing, it gives the reader a terrifying and unforgettable obsession. In the film, Clarice Starling, a young FBI trainee has been tasked with interrogating Dr. Hannibal Lecter, a brilliant psychiatrist and serial killer, cannibal. With the aim of finding another serial killer, known only as "Buffalo Bill" to find the whereabouts of the senator's daughter.

    The Silence of the Lambs has won all 5 most important Oscars (Big Five) including Best Picture, Best Director, Best Screenplay, Best Actor, and Best Actress. This is the third and most recent film after It Happened One Night (1934) and Flying Over the Cuckoo's Nest (1975) to receive this honor.

    Detailed information:
    Release date: 1991
    Film studio: Orion Pictures
    Directed by: Jonathan Demme
    Based on the book: The Silence of the Lambs
    Author: Thomas Harris

    The Silence of the Lambs
    The Silence of the Lambs
    The Silence of the Lambs trailer



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