Top Ten Favorite Books turned Film of 2013
Welcome back to my Yearly Wrap Up! Today I want to share with you my Favorite Books turned Films that I watched this year. Not all of these are newly released mind you but the film
In no particular order, Here are my Top Ten Favorites of 2013.
1.) Girl with a Pearl Earring
2.) Life of Pi
3.) Never Let Me Go
4,) The Perks of Being A Wallflower
Yes, the book is much grittier than the movie but the film is just so much better because of Emma Watson. I mean she was perfect in the role of Sam and really was the best choice for the part at least in my opinion.
5.) The Great Gatsby
Gorgeously shot, set in the 20's and starring Leonardo DiCaprio and Toby MacGuire what's not to love. I put off watching this film for a long time but was so impressed when I finally saw it. Sure it's not the book but that's OK by me since it was kinda boring for me anyway.
6.) Catching Fire
Am I the only one who thought this topped The Hunger Games? So, so good right? I love Jennifer Lawrence she's brilliant as Katniss and I love her relationship with Josh Hutcherson even though I will always be Team Gale. Just a great film and one that gives me hope the Producers might be able to improve the crap that was Mocking Jay since they clearly did with Catching Fire. Again just my opinion. :)
7.) Abraham Lincoln Vampire Hunter
I love when serious books get the mash up treatment. Abraham Lincoln Vampire Hunter might not win any awards or gain its actors any Oscars but the film is so much fun it doesn't really matter.
8.) Let the Right One In
Such a creepy book that translated beautifully to the big screen. I love that the story stuck to its roots while not being afraid to grow new ones to make the film that much better. I definitely prefer the original to the remake in this instance.
9.) No Country for Old Men
Even though I had heard great things about this one it wasn't until this Summer when I actually saw it. Josh Brolin and Tommy Lee Jones were both so good in their respective roles and I also liked Javier Bardem which is shocking since I'm not really that big a fan normally.
10.) World War Z
I know many will probably disagree but the film is so much better than book in every conceivable way. I really enjoyed the changes the producers made and I can't wait to see what they do with its sequel.
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Well there you have it my Top Ten Favorite Books turned Film of 2013.
Did any of your choices make the list? Have you read or watched any of the titles mentioned above?
Let me know in the comments below, I love reading your responses!
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Perks, Gatsby, and Catching Fire are the only ones where I've both read the book and seen the movie, but they'd make my list, too. I have Life of Pi DVR'd, but I hate seeing a movie before I've read the book, so I'm waiting. Maybe I should see if it's on audio...I might get to it sooner.
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