10 beautiful screen adaptations of literary works

This collection consists of the most interesting and striking adaptations of foreign novels in the last few years. See how literary heroes depart from the pages of books and come to life on the big screen.

game for a fall

• Drama, comedy, biography.
• United States, 2015.
• Based on the book: "A great game for a fall. The secret springs of financial disaster, "Michael Lewis.
• Duration: 130 minutes.
• IMDb: 7,8.

Four financial genius almost simultaneously predicting a global economic crisis and a major collapse in the mortgage market. And then good on it cashing in.

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Long road

• Drama, Romance.
• United States, 2015.
• Based on the book "The Long Road", Nicholas Sparks.
• Duration: 128 minutes.
• IMDb: 7,1.

The life of a young couple intricately intertwined with the life of an elderly man who is in car accident. Old memories of the past to help two lovers make quite a difficult choice.

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the abode of the damned

• Thriller.
• United States, 2014.
• Based on the book: "The system of the doctor and professor resin Perro", Edgar Allan Poe.
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• Duration: 112 minutes.
• IMDb: 6,8.

A talented graduate of Oxford went to work in a psychiatric hospital, and gradually discovers that the new method of treatment of patients is not as secure as it seems, and in the hospital going some devilry.

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The wolf of Wall Street

• Drama, Comedy, Crime.
• United States, 2013.
• Based on the book 'The Wolf of Wall Street "Jordan Belfort.
• Duration: 180 minutes.
• IMDb: 8,2.

Based on a true story the story of investment broker Jordan Belfort, who of ordinary ordinary employee quickly turned into a fabulous wealthy.

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The Secret Life of Walter Mitty

• Adventure, Romance, Drama.
• US, UK, 2013.
• Based on the book: "The Secret Life of Walter Mitty," James Thurber.
• Duration: 114 minutes.
• IMDb: 7,3.

Modest and inconspicuous office worker Walter solved completely change your life and sent to the full dangers of travel on unbelievably beautiful Iceland.

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The book thief

• Drama, War.
• USA, Germany, 2013.
• Based on the book: "The Book Thief", Markus Zusak.
• Duration: 131 minutes.
• IMDb: 7,6.

Escaping from things happening around the horrors of the Second World War, young Liesel Meminger finds solace in books. However, her passion for bringing much more trouble than pleasure.

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The Great Gatsby

• Drama, Romance.
• USA, Australia, 2013.
• Based on the book "The Great Gatsby," F. Scott Fitzgerald.
• Duration: 143 minutes.
• IMDb: 7,3.

Fateful meeting young writer Nick Kerraueyya and mysterious millionaire Jay Gatsby becomes the starting point for the development of amazing events impacting a huge number of associated people.

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Life of Pi

• Fantasy, drama, adventure.
• US, UK, 2012.
• Based on the book "Life of Pi" Yann Martel.
• Duration: 127 minutes.
• IMDb: 8,0.

If you think that being alone with bengal tiger, you are sure to perish in the midst of the open sea the lifeboat, then watch this movie to see the opposite.

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Les Miserables

• Musical, drama, romance.
• US, UK, 2012.
• Based on the book: "Les Miserables" by Victor Hugo.
• Duration: 158 minutes.
• IMDb: 7,6.

The film takes place in France, at the beginning of the XIX century. A former inmate named Jacques early Valjean comes to freedom and decides to radically change his life.

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The Rum diary

• Drama, comedy, adventure.
• United States, 2010.
• Based on the book "The Rum Diary" Hunter S. Thompson.
• Duration: 120 minutes.
• IMDb: 6,2.

American journalist Paul Camp, who tired of life in New York, Goes to Puerto Rico to work in a local newspaper and lead dissolute lifestyle.

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