Favorite Book-to-Movie Adaptations

Hi friends!
Happy Wednesday. I’m excited to spend a little bit of today with you. One thing you might not know about me is how much I love movies. Love. Love. Love. But I love them all the more when they are based on my favorite books. Today, I thought I’d share a few of my favorites, and I hope you’ll share some of your favorites in the comments.

Jane Eyre

Starring Michael Fassbender and Mia Wasikowska

I am wowed at the job Michael Fassbender did. He and Mia worked so well together, and their gentle and loving chemistry worked. The costume design is lovely, as is the beautiful moors on which it was filmed.

Sense and Sensibility

Starring Kate Winslet, Emma Thompson, Hugh Grant and Alan Rickman

I can’t help but love the movie nearly as much as I love the book. Alan Rickman (who I adored) and Kate Winslet displayed so well what true love is. The sisterly bond is portrayed with heart, and all of the relationships throughout the film convey the deep emotions weaving through the characters so well.

Pride and Prejudice

I know I’m going to take a lot of flak over this choice, and I understand why. I first saw and fell in love with Colin Firth as Mr. Darcy. Who couldn’t? But my favorite adaptation has become the one starring Kiera Knightley and Matthew Macfadyen.

I love the dynamic between Elizabeth and Darcy portrayed by Keira and Matthew. Their banter is so witty and balanced just right, whether they are fighting or flirting. The set design is amazing. I felt like I was back in Regency England. But it’s the longing Darcy shows at the end of the film when he’s crossing the grounds with the fog swirling about this open coat and the simple words Elizabeth uses to give him his “yes” answer.

Persuasion

Starring Dakota Johnson and Cosmo Jarvis

Last but not least, this is my new favorite despite the fact that it was filmed in 2022. I just discovered it on Netflix and have watched it so much that I’m driving my family crazy. I love the way they tweaked the adaptation to have Anne speaking to the camera and her fun, strong, and quirky personality. They did a wonderful job. And, Cosmo Jarvis…the way he responds at the end, it was like he was Wentworth. I haven’t seen a scene as emotion-filled and well-acted when he’s hugging her near the end. If you haven’t seen it, proceed directly to Netflix and enjoy! And the score is lovely, too.

I hope you enjoyed my list and maybe found a new movie to try. Can you tell I’m a classic literature fan? I’d love to know your favorite book-to-movie adaptations. Thanks for spending part of your day with me.

Blessings,
Dani

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Praised by New York Times best-selling author Dee Henderson as "a name to look for in romantic suspense," Dani Pettrey has sold more than half a million copies of her novels to readers eagerly awaiting the next release. Dani combines the page-turning adrenaline of a thriller with the chemistry and happy-ever-after of a romance.

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