Three Books Readers Are Begging to View on the Big Screen

After reading a good book, most think that it would make a great movie on the big screen. You might ponder who would play the main characters or maybe who ought to direct the production. Finding a team of actors and one to direct would be a challenge. Trying to accurately portrait the book author's original vision, tracking the plot line and keeping all the details is something all readers look forward to. We criticize and dissect the differences between the author and director's final product. These three books would hardly be easy to turn into a movie, but would have followers flocking to the box office.

Sirens of Titan by Kurt Vonnegut. In this classic novel, the futuristic themes of free will and human purpose would have science lovers in the front row. It would only be fair that Steven Spielberg direct this movie, as he led the production of Stars Wars to success. The protagonist Malachi Constant would be played by Adrien Brody, an eccentric and rich man in the 22^nd century. Winston Niles Rumfoord, the creator of the "Church of God the Utterly Indifferent," would be given to Jack Nicholson.

The Alchemist by Paulo Coelho. Followers of this book have been raving of the adventure wince first published in 1988. Santiago is a young Sheppard boy who is destined to follow his dreams and eventually finds inner and external treasure. Directed by Victor Salva (The Peaceful Warrior, 2006) this film would make the audience leave feeling inspired to seek out and pursue their own dreams. Haley Osment as Santiago would prove that we can be stimulated by life changing movies.

The Giving Tree by Shel Silverstein. This children's book was published in 1964, and has touched both child and parent and created many discussions on life in the classroom. There are many different interpretations taken and has been translated into over 30 languages. Although short, this book closely resembles the story telling and artistic theme as Where the Wild Things Are (Maurice Sendak.) This is precisely why Spike Jones, director of Where the Wild Things Are (2009), would be a perfect match. The young boy the in movie would be shown as Jim Carrey. Special effects would illustrate him as a young boy at first and then grown into his current age. Robin Williams, voice-over for the tree in the plot, would give a serious and somber overtone.

These examples, along with countless others, show how important it is to have novels turned into feature films. This provides different interpretations as well as subtle differences from author to director. One may be able to watch a novel unfold instead of read, and be able to contribute in conversation along with friends that have finished the book. Readers will always be on the lookout for the next film of a book, especially if it's a personal favorite.