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August 22nd, 2014
In honor of If I Stay being released in theatres today, this week's list is:
Favorite Adaptations
While there are always inevitable changes made (sometimes for the better), the movies on this list did a brilliant job of capturing the essence of their books.
#5
Matilda by Roald Dahl
starring Mara Wilson, Danny DeVito, Rhea Perlman, Pam Ferris, and Embeth Davidtz
directed by Danny DeVito
#4
The Book Thief by Markus Zusak
starring Sophie Nélisse, Emily Watson, and Geoffrey Rush
directed by Brian Percival
#3
Catch Me if You Can by Frank W. Abagnale and Stan Redding
starring Leonardo DiCaprio and Tom Hanks
directed by Steven Spielberg
#2
Catching Fire by Suzanne Collins
starring Jennifer Lawrence and Josh Hutcherson
directed by Francis Lawrence
#1
Revolutionary Road by Richard Yates
starring Kate Winslet and Leonardo DiCaprio
directed by Sam Mendes
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