Category Archives: Based on a Novel

Karen Kingsbury’s The Bridge Part One (2015) Rated TV-G

Posted on January 15, 2016 by laurarachel4

The Bridge is a bookstore that brings people together. At a local university, two young people meet on the first day of classes and become study partners, using The Bridge as a place to study. Based on the book by … Continue reading →

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Debbie Macomber’s Mrs. Miracle (2009) Rated NR

Posted on January 3, 2016 by laurarachel4

A widower is looking for a housekeeper to help him with his twin sons. Enter Mrs. Miracle to the rescue, who not only takes the reins but does a little matchmaking on the side. Based on the book by Debbie … Continue reading →

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Deck the Halls (2011) Rated TV-PG

Posted on January 2, 2016 by laurarachel4

Based on the book by Carol Higgins Clark and Mary Higgins Clark. Detective Regan Reilly and amateur sleuth Alvirah Meehan investigate the kidnapping of Regan’s father. Starring Kathy Najimy, Eric Johnson, Scottie Thompson I found this film enjoyable, more as … Continue reading →

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The Christmas Note (2015) Rated NR

Posted on December 11, 2015 by laurarachel4

Two new neighbors become friends and bond during a search for one of the women’s siblings. Based on the novel by Donna VanLiere. Starring Nicola Cavendish, Jessie Fraser, Leah Gibson, Jamie-Lynn Sigler, Greg Vaughan. This is an unusual Christmas film … Continue reading →

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Treasure Island (2012) Rated NR

Posted on December 3, 2015 by laurarachel4

Jim Hawkins is the only one who can successfully get a schooner to an island full of treasure. Based on the novel by Robert Louis Stevenson. Starring Eddie Izzard, Toby Regbo, Rupert Penry-Jones, Donald Sutherland, Elijah Wood, Shirley Henderson. This … Continue reading →

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War Horse (2011) Rated PG-13

Posted on December 1, 2015 by laurarachel4

Albert’s horse is sold to the cavalry during World War I. In order to find and reclaim his horse, Albert must join the cavalry too. Based on the children’s book, War Horse by Michael Morpurgo. Starring Jeremy Irvine, Peter Mullan, … Continue reading →

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Plymouth Adventure (1952) Rated NR

Posted on November 30, 2015 by laurarachel4

The dramatic journey of the Pilgrims’ journey to Virginia aboard the Mayflower in 1620, with their unexpected landing in Plymouth, Massachusetts. Based on The Plymouth Adventure 1950 novel by Ernest Gébler. Starring Spencer Tracy, Gene Tierney, Van Johnson, Leo Genn, Barry … Continue reading →

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The Mystery of Edwin Drood (2012) Rated NR

Posted on November 26, 2015 by laurarachel4

A Masterpiece production of Charles Dickens’ unfinished book, The  Mystery of Edwin Drood. Starring Matthew Rhys, Freddie Fox, Tamzin Merchant. This has to be one of the worst productions I have seen depicting one of Charles  Dickens’ works. I’m not … Continue reading →

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Extremely Loud and Incredibly Close (2011) Rated PG-13

Posted on November 21, 2015 by laurarachel4

A nine-year-old, autistic inventor searches for the lock to a key his father left him after he died in the World Trade Center on September 11, 2001. Based on the novel by Jonathan Safran Foer.  Starring Tom Hanks, Thomas Horn, … Continue reading →

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The Martian (2015) Rated PG-13

Posted on November 18, 2015 by laurarachel4

Astronaut Mark Watney accidentally gets left on Mars. Now, he must learn to survive on this hostile planet. Based on the novel by Andy Weir.  Starring Matt Damon, Jessica Chastain, Kristen Wiig, Jeff Daniels, Michael Peña, Sean Bean, Kate Mara, … Continue reading →

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