Inspiration can come from anywhere. It can be from real-life stories, imaginations, books, etc. There are numerous books that have been adapted into films.
Here are some of the best movies adapted from books that have managed to blow our minds away.
1. Prejudice and Pride (2005)
Jane Austen’s novel Pride and Prejudice portraying a classic tale of love and lousy first impressions served as the inspiration for this film.
This movie starring Keira Knightley and Matthew Macfadyen, adopts a more realistic approach.
2. The Harry Potter series (2001–2011)
This is no secret that the most loved Harry Potter movie series is an adaptation of The Harry Potter series by J.K. Rowling. This movie series has left everyone enthralled with its amazing storylines revolving around the wizarding world. The friendship, the magic, the excitement, and the humor in the films are just as captivating as they are in the novels.
3. It(2017)
Generations have been horrified by this terrifying horror classic. A group of unlikely friends is trapped in the clutches of a strange shape-shifting assassin who takes the form of whatever you fear the most in a small New England village.
4. The Shawshank Redemption (1994)
This adaptation of Rita Hayworth and Stephen King’s Shawshank Redemption is one of the highest-rated films on IMDb.
Both fans and critics like this timeless masterpiece. To be sure, it’s a drama, but it’s engaging and even hopeful in the context of prison stories.
5. The Godfather trilogy (1972–1990)
This film series, based on Mario Puzo’s The Godfather, is considered to be the finest achievement in American cinema history. The performances, filmmaking, quotable lines, and archetypal characters have all been acclaimed for this crime epic.
