Ten Romantic Books That Made Great
Movies
I don’t want
to talk about the same books time and again, so for this post I tried to find
books I haven’t mentioned in earlier in my blog. I haven’t read all these
books, but I have read most of them. Although there were some parts of these
movies I didn’t like, overall I enjoyed watching them immensely. Here’s my list
of ten romantic books that made great movies.
A Farwell to
Arms by Ernest Hemmingway: I didn’t like how this one ended but I loved how the
hero in this book went to such great lengths to protect the woman he loved, and
his unborn child.
The Blue
Lagoon by Henry De Vere Stacpoole: I love this movie. It came out when I was
young so it took a few years before I could watch it, but when I did, I wasn’t
disappointed. The love story is so sweet and innocent. The tropical location of
this film is stunningly beautiful.
Dances with
Wolves by Michael Blake: The romance in this book. The positive portrayal of
the Native American characters and the honest portrayal of the Old West make
this movie a classic.
Last of the
Mohicans by James Fenimore Cooper: I hated the ending of this book, and the
movie version made me cry, but I loved the characters, the clothes and all the
romance and drama.
Legends of the
Fall by Jim Harrison: I wasn’t fond of the heroine in this movie, but there was
enough drama to keep me watching. This movie captured a heartbreaking and
gritty portrayal of family life in the early 1900’s.
Love Comes
Softly by Jeanette Oak: A faith-based classic with many great additions to the
series, I loved how poignant this story is. Heartwarming elements of faith are
subtly woven into the movie.
The Other Boleyn
Girl by Philippa Gregory: Rich in drama, and tons of breathtaking period
costumes, this was a great movie. The film was full of surprises and kept me on
the edge of my seat.
The Princess
Bride by William Goldman: This one doesn’t exactly qualify as a historical but
there is a beautiful castle, lot of sword fighting, and period clothing. I
loved the romance and the heroine’s name, Buttercup. Too cute.
The Scarlet
Letter by Nathaniel Hawthorne: This movie deviated from the book, but I think
the romance between the characters really enhanced the movie version. Aside
from the love story, there are points about this movie that make me be careful
about judging people.
Sense and
Sensibility by Jane Austen: Pride and Prejudice may be the favorite of Jane
Austin fans, but I love Sense and Sensibility. The plot twists kept me watching.
I enjoyed watching Marianne find love again. Of course I loved those gorgeous
period costumes.
