Originally Posted by
cf-62
To date, the best book re-write into a screenplay is still Jurassic Park. Both the book and movie are thrilling, and contain a goof amount of both fringe and legitimate science. BUT the "thriller / horror" pieces of the plot line are mostly different from the book to the movie.
You are joking right?
Look, I liked Jurassic Park, liked it a lot. I found the book an absolute page-turner and the movie was a ton of fun. But, in terms of "best book re-write into screenplay" it ain't even in the top ten.
The Princess Bride
The Godfather I & II
The Shawshank Redemption
Jaws
Lord of the Rings I, II, and III
Silence of the Lambs
Apocalypse Now
The Shining
The Green Mile
The Bourne movies
All The President's Men
-Jason "and that is just off the top of my head, a real quick list" Evans