The second half of this year has been the one I’ve been waiting for at the movie theater.
And all because of books that I love being adapted to the silver screen!
First up, The Time Traveler’s Wife.
Yes, I am a sap for romantic drama and if this movie can be adapted right it will assuredly be a favorite. I also have a minor love affinity for actress Rachel McAdams so… there you have it. The movie comes out next week. Time to get a date, I guess!
Second, The Road.
Unbelievably written book, post-apocalyptic fiction. Has some of the best literary writing I’ve read and has a torturous tear-jerking ending. The movie stars Viggo Mortensen and will be out in October.
And lastly, The Lovely Bones
This is the one I a most looking forward to! It is the story of a young girl who is murdered and must watch her family cope with her loss as they try to discover her killer. Director Peter Jackson and his wife Fran tackled this adaptation, and undoubtedly they will put their signature great stamp on it. Plus, Jackson’s vision of Susie’s heaven should be a beautiful wonder to watch on the big screen.
Happily, Jackson just released the first trailer for The Lovely Bones! Watch it HERE!
A warning: The trailer has a great deal of spoiler scenes in it.
What are you looking forward to?
I had the good fortune to see an advance screening for The Lovely Bones here in Portland(of all places!)a few months ago, now that previews are coming out, I assume it's okay to start talking about(they made the audience sign non-disclosure agreements), and I just wanted to say, it's fantastic! I think you will not be disappointed if you loved the book.
It's been a while since I read this book, but I remember distinctly not liking it. It started off really good for the first half of the book, but by the end -- for me -- it lost steam and never really resolved anything. I had a difficult time feeling attached to any of the characters.
It's been a while since I read this book, but I remember distinctly not liking it. It started off really good for the first half of the book, but by the end it really lost steam for me, and nothing was ever resolved. Also, I could never really feel attached to any of the characters.
Sorry, not sure why it posted mine twice. Must have gotten antsy and punched the submit button too much :)
@TJ Erickson...thats awesome...could you say a little more about it? and rate it outta 10?