movies based on books that didn't disappoint you

[justHB]

The film version of "The Notebook" is one of the most romantic movies I've ever seen. I hated the book.

[BrownEyedGirl]

It's not really a book, but Brokeback Mountain was very good. Followed the original short story extremely well.

[craftyT]

IMO, The Cider House Rules (by John Irving) was a wonderful movie - & an even better book!
I think the movie missed a few key messages in the book or at least I don't think the movie enforced/stressed a few of those key messages like the book did - but Michael Caine, Toby Maguire and Chalize Theron were so enjoyed to watch as these characters.

[njdiva]

Good topic...

Mystic River
Their Eyes Were Watching God (Oprah's production) - the movie followed very closely to the book.
Memoirs of a Geisha - like I stated in the geisha thread... I read the book and I felt the movie was great!

[justHB]

IMO, The Cider House Rules (by John Irving) was a wonderful movie - & an even better book!
I think the movie missed a few key messages in the book or at least I don't think the movie enforced/stressed a few of those key messages like the book did - but Michael Caine, Toby Maguire and Chalize Theron were so enjoyed to watch as these characters.

Oh, I forgot about that one. Definitely loved both.

[PinkGirl]

I was satisified with the Bridget Jones' adaptations, and I second the BBC P&P--the best interpretation/representation of it yet!


One of my LEAST favorites: Simon Birch, based on my favorite book of all time, A Prayer for Owen Meany. Not. Even. Close.

But that's MY favorite book of all time!!!

ITA. Although, if you look closely I'm pretty sure the movie says it is only based on A Prayer for Owen Meany. OMG, could I love that book anymore???

[BlackMagicRose]

Interview With the Vampire-Yes, I was a little dissapointed that Armand did not look like the description in the book, Tom Cruise did a good job with Lestat's personality but he did not look the part and the ending was different in the book. Minus these things I think it was very well done and so much fun!

Lord of The Rings-I have to agree with all of you. It was so well done!

Hitchhiker's Guide to The Galaxy-Just SO funny and "so long and thanks for all the fish!"

Anne of Green Gables and Anne of Avonlea- I loved these movies.

I know there is more. I will have to think...

[Asha]

forest gump, the movie, was much better than the book. the book was just too bizarre. i mean he flew into space with a monkey and landed on an island of cannibals in the book. that was just too wacky for me.

[TMat13]

I 2nd the Notebook! My favorite favorite movie... I watched the movie before reading the book and I loved both!

[maplekitty]

I was going to say Forrest Gump, but that was already mentioned, so I'll second that. And also Hitchhikers Guide to the Galaxy was well done and I'm looking forward to the next one (if there will be a next one, I sure hope so!)