What are some good films about famous novels?

One of the most well - known is 'The Lord of the Rings' trilogy. These films were based on J.R.R. Tolkien's epic novels. The movies brought Middle - earth to life with its richly detailed landscapes, complex characters like Frodo and Gandalf. Another is 'Pride and Prejudice'. The film adaptation of Jane Austen's classic novel has been very popular. It beautifully portrays the love story between Elizabeth Bennet and Mr. Darcy. Also, 'The Great Gatsby' is a famous film based on F. Scott Fitzgerald's novel. The glitzy and decadent world of the 1920s is vividly presented in the movie.

One such film is 'The Guide' which is based on the novel by R.K. Narayan. It tells the story of a tour guide whose life takes many twists and turns. Another is 'Devdas' which has been made into multiple versions. The novel by Sarat Chandra Chattopadhyay is a tragic love story, and the film adaptations have been very popular in India. And 'Parineeta' is also a notable one. Based on a novel, it beautifully portrays a love story set against a backdrop of family and society in Kolkata.

The Rats is a famous film based on his novel. It focuses on the terrifying idea of huge, killer rats invading and causing chaos in the human world. The film adaptation managed to capture the horror and the sense of urgency from the book.

'Pet Sematary' is based on Stephen King's novel. It involves a mysterious burial ground where things that are buried come back in a very disturbing way. The movie effectively builds tension and horror around this concept.

One famous one is 'My Friend Dahmer'. It's about Jeffrey Dahmer. It shows his life before he became a well - known serial killer, like his high school years and his strange behavior, which was overlooked by many at that time.

One great film about love stories is 'The Notebook'. It tells the story of a young couple's passionate love that endures through the years, even in the face of dementia. Another is 'Titanic', which combines the historical event of the Titanic's sinking with a tragic love story between Jack and Rose from different social classes. And 'La La Land' is also a wonderful choice. It shows the love and dreams of two artists in Los Angeles, and how their relationship changes as they pursue their respective careers.

A great dystopian novel is 'Brave New World' by Aldous Huxley. It presents a world where people are genetically engineered and conditioned for specific roles. In terms of movies, 'The Hunger Games' series is quite popular. It tells the story of a post - apocalyptic world where children are forced to fight to the death in a gladiatorial - style competition.

Well, 'The Blind Side' is a great example. It's based on the real - life story of Leigh Anne Tuohy and her family who took in a homeless and traumatized boy, Michael Oher, and helped him become a successful football player. Then there's 'Hidden Figures', which showcases the real - life stories of three African - American women mathematicians at NASA during the Space Race in the 1960s. And '127 Hours' is based on the true experience of Aron Ralston, who had to amputate his own arm to survive after being trapped by a boulder while hiking.

Hindi films based on famous novels also tend to have a certain depth in terms of themes. Whether it is love, social issues, or personal growth as seen in 'Guide', the themes are explored more thoroughly as they are already explored in the source novels. This gives the films an added layer of meaning and makes them more than just entertainment.

Definitely '3 Idiots'. It's a blockbuster and the story from the novel 'Five Point Someone' was adapted in a very engaging way. It also has a great message about education and following one's passion.