Tag Archives: based on the novel

The November Man (2014) Rated R

Posted on May 5, 2015 by laurarachel4

An ex-CIA agent is pitted against his former pupil in this action thriller. Based on the novel There Are No Spies by Bill Granger. Starring Pierce Brosnan, Luke Bracey, Olga Kurylenko This film balanced action sequences and the plot line … Continue reading →

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Divergent (2014) Rated PG-13

Posted on April 27, 2015 by laurarachel4

In a world where people live in fractions based on virtues, teenage Tris must decide where she belongs. Based on the novel by Veronica Roth. Starring Shailene Woodley, Theo James, Ashley Judd, Jai Courtney, Zoë Kravitz, Miles Teller, Tony Goldwyn, … Continue reading →

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Atlas Shrugged: Part I (2011) Rated PG-13

Posted on April 23, 2015 by laurarachel4

Based on the novel by  Ayn Rand. Railroad executive Dagny Taggart and steel mogul Henry Rearden fight against the authoritarian government of the United States. Starring Taylor Schilling, Grant Bowler, Matthew Marsden I didn’t find this film too bad. It played on … Continue reading →

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The Book of Negroes (2015) Rated NR

Posted on March 16, 2015 by laurarachel4

We follow the life of Aminata who was kidnapped in Africa to be enslaved in South Carolina, as she work to get back to home land. Based on the novel by Lawrence Hill. Starring Aunjanue Ellis, Lyriq Bent, Ben Chaplin, Allan … Continue reading →

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Limitless (2011) Rated PG-13

Posted on March 3, 2015 by laurarachel4

A pill helps a writer tap into 100% of his brain’s abilities. Based on the novel The Dark Fields by Alan Glynn. Starring Bradley Cooper, Robert De Niro, Abbie Cornish, Anna Friel Ah, we already use 100% of our brain, they should have … Continue reading →

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A Bush Christmas (1983) Rated G

Posted on January 13, 2015 by laurarachel4

The Thompson family are struggling to make ends meet in the Australian outback. Then the unthinkable happens two vagabonds come and steal their prize race horse. The kids band together and go after the horse thefts. Based on the novel … Continue reading →

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Crazy Heart (2009) Rated R

Posted on January 12, 2015 by laurarachel4

A washed out country music musician resets his life after meeting a woman who inspires him.  Based on the novel of the same name by Thomas Cobb. Starring Jeff Bridges, James Keane, Anna Felix, Maggie Gyllenhaal, Colin Farrell, Robert Duvall This is … Continue reading →

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Rosemary’s Baby (1968) Rated R

Posted on May 16, 2014 by laurarachel4

A pregnant woman fears that her baby may be chosen for an occult ritual. Based on the novel Rosemary’s Baby by Ira Levin. Starring Mia Farrow, John Cassavetes, Ruth Gordon Although, I get what all the fuss is about surrounding this film … Continue reading →

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The Spectacular Now (2013) Rated R

Posted on April 9, 2014 by laurarachel4

A coming of age story where a young man lives life in the now and struggles with alcohol. Based on the novel of the same name by Tim Tharp. Starring Miles Teller, Shailene Woodley, Brie Larson, Kyle Chandler, Jennifer Jason … Continue reading →

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Follow the Stars Home (2001) Rated NR

Posted on April 5, 2014 by laurarachel4

A newlywed woman finds herself alone with a neurological disordered child to raise. Based on the novel by Luanne Rice with the same title. Starring Kimberly Williams-Paisley, Campbell Scott, Eric Close I appreciated this film but the story is heartrending but … Continue reading →

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