Tag Archives: based on the novel

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 →

Posted in 2011, Adventure, Based on a Novel, Drama, films, Movie reviews, movies, Mysteries, Rated PG-13, reviews | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , | 1 Comment

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 →

Posted in 2015, Adventure, Based on a Novel, British Films, Comedy, Drama, films, Movie reviews, movies, Rated PG-13, reviews, Sci-fi | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , | 14 Comments

Trading Christmas (2011) Rated G

Posted on November 12, 2015 by laurarachel4

A widowed second grade teacher treasures the time she spends with her college-age daughter at Christmas.  However, this Christmas, her daughter decides to stay at school for the holidays.  To surprise her, the mom plans a house-swap with a novelist … Continue reading →

Posted in 2011, Based on a Novel, Christmas Films, Comedy, films, Hallmark Movies, Movie reviews, movies, Rated G, reviews | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

Zoo (CBS) Rated TV-14

Posted on September 28, 2015 by laurarachel4

A scientist tries to figure out what’s behind a streak of violent animal attacks. Based on the novel of the same name by James Patterson and Michael Ledwidge. Starring James Wolk, Kristen Connolly, Nonso Anozie, Billy Burke I’m torn about this show (no pun … Continue reading →

Posted in 2015, Based on a Novel, CBS, Drama, Rated TV-14, reviews, Sci-fi, Thrillers, Tv Shows | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , | 4 Comments

Alone Yet Not Alone (2013) Rated PG-13

Posted on September 21, 2015 by laurarachel4

In 1755, the colonies clashed with French and English settlers. As The French and Indian War started heating up, some of the Native American tribes sided with the French, scalping some settlers and taking others prisoner.  At this time, the … Continue reading →

Posted in 2013, Based on a Novel, Based on a True Story, Christian Films, films, Historical, Movie reviews, movies, Rated PG-13, reviews | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , | 1 Comment

Far From the Madding Crowd (2015) Rated PG-13

Posted on September 14, 2015 by laurarachel4

In 1870 Victorian England,  an independent and headstrong woman is pursued by three men: a sheep farmer, a Sergeant, and older bachelor. Based on the novel by Thomas Hardy. Starring Carey Mulligan, Matthias Schoenaerts, Tilly Vosburgh, Tom Sturridge This is … Continue reading →

Posted in 2015, Based on a Novel, Drama, films, Movie reviews, movies, Rated PG-13, reviews, Romance | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , | 1 Comment

The Maze Runner (2014) Rated PG-13

Posted on June 18, 2015 by laurarachel4

A group of boys, whose memories have been erased, must figure out the maze they now live to survive. Based on James Dashner’s novel by the same name. Starring Dylan O’Brien, Aml Ameen, Ki Hong Lee, Thomas Brodie-Sangster, Will Poulter … Continue reading →

Posted in 2014, Action, films, Movie reviews, movies, Mysteries, Rated PG-13, reviews, Sci-fi, Thrillers | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

For Whom the Bell Tolls (1943) Rated UR

Posted on June 17, 2015 by laurarachel4

During the Spanish Civil War, an American allies with the Republicans to blow up an important bridge. Along the way he falls in love. Based on the novel For Whom the Bell Tolls by Ernest Hemingway. Starring Gary Cooper, Ingrid … Continue reading →

Posted in 1943, Adventure, Drama, films, Historical, Rated UR, reviews, Romance, War | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

Young Pioneers (1976) Rated NR

Posted on May 29, 2015 by laurarachel4

Teenage newlyweds David and Molly Beaton move to the Dakotas in the 1870s. Based on Rose Wilder Lane’s novel by the same name. Starring Roger Kern, Linda Purl, Robert Hays I loved this movie. Lane is the daughter of Laura Ingalls … Continue reading →

Posted in 1976, Based on a Novel, films, Movie reviews, movies, Rated NR, reviews, Western | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

The Slap (NBC) Rated TV-14

Posted on May 7, 2015 by laurarachel4

A family is torn apart when a family member slaps another relative’s misbehaving child. Based on the novel The Slap by Christos Tsiolkas. Starring Brian Cox, Melissa George, Lucas Hedges, Marin Ireland, Makenzie Leigh, Thandie Newton, Zachary Quinto, Thomas Sadoski, … Continue reading →

Posted in 2015, Drama, Miniseries, NBC, Rated TV-14, reviews, Tv Shows | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment