Where do many movies get their scripts? From great books, of course! However, since movies are only about two hours long, they cannot go into the details that most book plots do. I have rarely (if ever) seen a movie that was better than the original story in the book, but a few have gotten close.
This is a fun activity to do with friends. There is only ONE rule. FIRST, read the book, THEN see the movie. Afterwards, go out and compare the two over a slurpee or something yummy. Here are my top 10 picks. Some are current releases, others "classics".
1. Eragon (Christopher Paolini) When Eragon finds a polished blue stone in the forest, he thinks it is the lucky discovery of a poor farm boy; perhaps it will buy his family meat for the winter. But when the stone brings a dragon hatchling, Eragon realizes he has stumbled upon a legacy nearly as old as the Empire itself. Overnight his simple life is shattered, and he is thrust into a perilous new world of destiny, magic, and power. With only an ancient sword and the advice of an old storyteller for guidance, Eragon and the fledgling dragon must navigate the dangerous terrain and dark enemies of an Empire ruled by a king whose evil knows no bounds. Can Eragon take up the mantle of the legendary Dragon Riders? The fate of the Empire may rest in his hands. . . .
2. Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone (J.K. Rowling) Rescued from the outrageous neglect of his aunt and uncle, a ten year old with a great destiny proves his worth while attending Hogwarts School for Wizards and Witches.
3. Shrek (William Stieg)Horribly hideous Shrek leaves home and terrifies everyone he encounters in his searchfor his equally ugly bride.
4. Charlotte's Web (E.B.White) Wilbur, the pig, is desolate when he discovers that he is to be the farmer's Christmas dinner until his spider friend, Charlotte, decides to help him.
5. The Polar Express (Chris Van Allsburg) A magical train ride on Christmas Eve takes a boy to the North Pole to receive a special gift from Santa Claus.
6. Bridge to Terabithia (Katherine Paterson) The life of a ten year old boy in rural Virginia expands when he becomes friends with a newcomer who subsequently meets an untimely death trying to reach their hideaway, Terabithia, in a storm.
7. Lord of the Rings (J.R. Tolkien) In a small village in the Shire a young Hobbit named Frodo has been entrusted with an ancient Ring. Now he must embark on an Epic quest to the Cracks of Doom in order to destroy it.
8. Shiloh (Phyllis Reynols Naylor) When he finds a lost beagle in the hills behind his West Virginia home, Marty tries to hide it from his family and the dog's owner, a mean-spirited man known to hunt deer out of season and to mistreat his dogs.
9. Cinderella (Various) A mistreated kitchen maid, with the help of her fairy godmother, attends the palace ball on the condition that she leave before midnight.
10. The Lion, The Witch, and The Wardrobe (C.S.Lewis) Four English schoolchildren find their way through the back of a wardrobe into the magic land of Narnia and assist its ruler, the golden lion Aslan, to triumph over the White Witch, who has cursed the land with eternal winter.
This is a fun activity to do with friends. There is only ONE rule. FIRST, read the book, THEN see the movie. Afterwards, go out and compare the two over a slurpee or something yummy. Here are my top 10 picks. Some are current releases, others "classics".
1. Eragon (Christopher Paolini) When Eragon finds a polished blue stone in the forest, he thinks it is the lucky discovery of a poor farm boy; perhaps it will buy his family meat for the winter. But when the stone brings a dragon hatchling, Eragon realizes he has stumbled upon a legacy nearly as old as the Empire itself. Overnight his simple life is shattered, and he is thrust into a perilous new world of destiny, magic, and power. With only an ancient sword and the advice of an old storyteller for guidance, Eragon and the fledgling dragon must navigate the dangerous terrain and dark enemies of an Empire ruled by a king whose evil knows no bounds. Can Eragon take up the mantle of the legendary Dragon Riders? The fate of the Empire may rest in his hands. . . .
2. Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone (J.K. Rowling) Rescued from the outrageous neglect of his aunt and uncle, a ten year old with a great destiny proves his worth while attending Hogwarts School for Wizards and Witches.
3. Shrek (William Stieg)Horribly hideous Shrek leaves home and terrifies everyone he encounters in his searchfor his equally ugly bride.
4. Charlotte's Web (E.B.White) Wilbur, the pig, is desolate when he discovers that he is to be the farmer's Christmas dinner until his spider friend, Charlotte, decides to help him.
5. The Polar Express (Chris Van Allsburg) A magical train ride on Christmas Eve takes a boy to the North Pole to receive a special gift from Santa Claus.
6. Bridge to Terabithia (Katherine Paterson) The life of a ten year old boy in rural Virginia expands when he becomes friends with a newcomer who subsequently meets an untimely death trying to reach their hideaway, Terabithia, in a storm.
7. Lord of the Rings (J.R. Tolkien) In a small village in the Shire a young Hobbit named Frodo has been entrusted with an ancient Ring. Now he must embark on an Epic quest to the Cracks of Doom in order to destroy it.
8. Shiloh (Phyllis Reynols Naylor) When he finds a lost beagle in the hills behind his West Virginia home, Marty tries to hide it from his family and the dog's owner, a mean-spirited man known to hunt deer out of season and to mistreat his dogs.
9. Cinderella (Various) A mistreated kitchen maid, with the help of her fairy godmother, attends the palace ball on the condition that she leave before midnight.
10. The Lion, The Witch, and The Wardrobe (C.S.Lewis) Four English schoolchildren find their way through the back of a wardrobe into the magic land of Narnia and assist its ruler, the golden lion Aslan, to triumph over the White Witch, who has cursed the land with eternal winter.
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