Top 10 European and American drama films adapted from famous books
A movie with excellent dramatic content can captivate viewers from the very beginning and keep the audience captivated until the very end. Sometimes, some scenes are described too truthfully, which will make the audience feel emotional and may bring some people to tears. It's all thanks to the good acting of the actor, the director, and of course the good scriptwriter. TV series adapted or inspired by content from books still have a reputation as one of the most successful genres in the film industry. This article will introduce movie lovers to some of the best drama films that have originated from dramatic books and have done a good job in capturing the hearts of readers and audiences alike. film.
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The Shawshank Redemption (1994)
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The Shawshank Redemption is a 1994 American drama film written and directed by Frank Darabont of Stephen King's 1982 novel Rita Hayworth and Shawshank Redemption. It tells the story of banker Andy Dufresne, who is sentenced to life in Shawshank State Prison for the murder of his wife and her lover, despite his claim of innocence. Over the next two decades, he befriended a fellow inmate, smuggler Ellis "Red" Redding, and became instrumental in a money-laundering operation led by warden Samuel Norton.
The film has been nominated for or appeared on the American Film Institute's list of the top 100 films or film-related topics. In 1998, it was nominated on AFI's list of 100 Years... 100 Movies, and ranked 72nd on the 2007 revised list, ranking higher than Life Forrest Gump and Pulp Fiction. The film also ranked 23rd on AFI's 100 Years... 100 Cheers (2006) list of inspirational films.
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American Psycho (2000)
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American Psycho (2000) is a 2000 satirical horror film directed by Mary Harron, who wrote the screenplay with Guinevere Turner. It stars Christian Bale, Willem Dafoe, Jared Leto, Josh Lucas, Chloë Sevigny, Samantha Mathis, Cara Seymour, Justin Theroux and Reese Witherspoon. Based on Bret Easton Ellis' 1991 novel American Psycho, the film follows Patrick Bateman, a New York City investment banker who lives a double life as a serial killer.
The film was a financial success, grossing over $34 million against a $7 million budget, and received mostly positive reviews, with praise for Christian Bale's stellar performance and film script.
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Revolutionary Road (2008)
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Revolutionary Road (2008) is a 2008 romantic drama film directed by Sam Mendes. The screenplay, written by Justin Haythe, is adapted from the 1961 novel of the same name by Richard Yates. It stars Leonardo DiCaprio and Kate Winslet, with Michael Shannon, Kathryn Hahn, David Harbor and Kathy Bates in supporting roles. The film follows Frank and April Wheeler, a couple in the mid-1950s struggling to deal with personal problems and the subsequent breakdown in their marriage.
The film received generally positive reviews from critics, who praised the performances of DiCaprio, Winslet, and Shannon, as well as the faithfulness to the novel's plot.
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Lion (2016)
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Lion (2016) is a 2016 Australian biographical drama film directed by Garth Davis (a feature film debut) from a screenplay by Luke Davies based on Saroo's 2013 non-fiction book A Long Way Home. Brierley. It stars Dev Patel, Sunny Pawar, Rooney Mara, David Wenham and Nicole Kidman, as well as Abhishek Bharate, Divian Ladwa, Priyanka Bose, Deepti Naval, Tannishtha Chatterjee and Nawazuddin Siddiqui. The film tells the true story of how Brierley, 25 years after being separated from his family in India, sets out in search of his biological mother. This is a joint product between Australia and the UK.
The film was warmly received by critics, with praise for the performance (especially Patel and Kidman), emotional weight, visuals, cinematography and script; it received six Academy Award nominations at the 89th Academy Awards, including Best Picture, Best Supporting Actor (Patel), Best Supporting Actress (Kidman), and Best Adapted Screenplay. most colorful.
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Atonement (2007)
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Atonement (2007) is a 2007 romantic war drama film directed by Joe Wright and starring James McAvoy, Keira Knightley, Romola Garai, Saoirse Ronan, and Vanessa Redgrave. The film is based on the 2001 novel of the same name by Ian McEwan. The film chronicles a crime and its aftermath over six decades, starting in the 1930s. It was produced for StudioCanal and scenes were shot in the UK.
It won the Academy Award for Best Original Feature at the 80th Academy Awards and was nominated for Best Picture, Best Adapted Screenplay, and Best Supporting Actress for Ronan. The film also received fourteen nominations at the 61st British Academy Film Awards , winning both Best Picture and Production Design , and winning the Golden Globe Award for Best Picture - Drama .
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