Book-To-Film Versions To See In 2017

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Book-To-Film Versions To See In 2017

 Novelists and short story writers are to thank for several of the more inventive movies that’ve come out in 2016. “Elle,” a haunting story about fear, anxiety, and triumph after assault, is based on the novel Oh... by Philippe Djian; “Arrival” is based on a short story by sci-fi writer Ted Chiang called “Story of Your Life.”

2017 also promises to be brimming with book adaptations ― the award-winning, the quietly affecting, and the unabashedly sexy. In case you want to get a head start on reading the books first, we’ve rounded up the book-to-screen stories we’re most looking forward to next year.

“Hidden Figures” ― Jan. 6

What’s the story: Already out in limited release, the story of Katherine Johnson, a math whiz who boosted NASA’s progress, is bringing in stunning reviews. Taraji P. Henson, Octavia Spencer and Janelle Monáe star.

What it’s based on: Hidden Figures by Margot Lee Shetterly.

“Live by Night” ― Jan. 14

What’s the story: Another that’s already out in major cities, this flick stars Ben Affleck, who wrote and directed the film, too. A 1920s crime drama, it also stars Zoe Saldana, Elle Fanning and Sienna Miller.

What it’s based on: Live by Night by Dennis Lehane.

“I Am Not Your Negro” ― Feb. 3

What’s the story: Technically, this film is an adaptation of a book that never was. James Baldwin told his literary agent that he’d planned to write the story of Martin Luther King, Jr.’s, Malcolm X’s and Medgar Evers’ assassinations. This documentary picks up where Baldwin left off.

What it’s based on: Remember This House, a book that was never written, by James Baldwin.

“Before I Fall” ― March 3 

What’s the story: An adaptation of a thrilling YA book, “Before I Fall” follows protagonist Sam on a “Groundhog Day”–like journey, reliving the last, fatal day of her life as she tries to make sense of her own death. 


What it’s based on: Before I Fall by Lauren Oliver.

The Sense of an Ending” ― March 10

What’s the story: If the film is anything like the Booker Prize–winning book its based on, it’ll be a subtle reflection on the passing of time, and the people who touch us over the course of our lives. Jim Broadbent will star as an aging man who learns the truth about a friend from his youth.

What it’s based on: The Sense of an Ending by Julian Barnes.


“Wonder” ― April 7

What’s the story: Jacob Tremblay — whom you may remember from his performance in “Room” — plays a boy with a facial deformity. As in “Room,” “Wonder” is about the boy’s relationship with his parents, and how they learn and grow from each other.

What it’s based on: Wonder by R.J. Palacio.

“The Lost City of Z” ― April 21

What’s the story: In 1925, explorer Percy Fawcett disappeared on the last of many trips he took to the Amazon, in search of evidence of a lost civilization. Charlie Hunnam will star in the on-screen version of his story.

What it’s based on: The Lost City of Z: A Tale of Deadly Obsession in the Amazon by David Grann.

“The Circle” ― April 28 

What’s the story: Tom Hanks plays a mega-startup mogul and Emma Watson one of its new employees in a dystopian story about privacy ― the need for it, and the ramifications of diminishing it. 

What it’s based on: The Circle by Dave Eggers.


Which Of These Movies Are You Waiting For? 

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Aadrit Banerjee Apeejay School Salt Lake

Lets see... I am excited to see all of the movies after reading the reviews..

Asmita D.A.V Public School, Thane

Wonder because it is the only book I have read among these.

Asmita D.A.V Public School, Thane

Wonder because it is the only book I have read among these.

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