Books into movies

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A list of the wonderful books & comics that have been made into movies. Let me know if you see some that I have missed. This list will always be under construction.

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1
Pet Sematary (1989,  R)
Pet Sematary 2.0 Stars
Very disturbing as only Stephen King can make it.
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Apt Pupil (1998,  R)
Apt Pupil 2.5 Stars
This movie was exceptionally disturbing. Perhaps I was a little to young to understand everything that was going on, but I got enough to be freaked out. Maybe I will watch this again now that I am all grown up. :)
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Thinner (1996,  R)
Thinner 3.0 Stars
I loved this very creepy masterpiece from the sick and twisted mind of Stephen King. He is the master of disturbing stories and the pie was enough to completely gross me out.
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The Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants (2005,  PG)
The Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants 3.5 Stars
This is a very endearing story about 4 friends that grow up together and are about to spend their first summer apart. Lots of teen drama is involved - you have been warned!
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Charlie and the Chocolate Factory (2005,  PG)
Charlie and the Chocolate Factory 3.5 Stars
Creepiest part for Depp to date. Yes, he was strange in Edward Scissorhands, but I really thought he would molest the little children in this movie for real. Great job on the pedophile factor.
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Hulk (2003,  PG-13)
Hulk 3.0 Stars
Gotta love the man that can morph into an angry green giant and not split his pants. This is highly improbable, but since this is based on a comic I guess I have to let that go. The movie is worth watching, just don't get bent out of shape about the differences between this and the comics.
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Spider-Man (2002,  PG-13)
Spider-Man 4.0 Stars
GOD! Another franchise I am trapped in! Tobey Maguire + tight Spidey suit = great times for all
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Spider-Man 2 (2004,  PG-13)
Spider-Man 2 3.5 Stars
Another movie in the franchise that has brainwashed America. Not so sure this was my favorite of the three. (3 so far) I watched it once, it was enjoyable, but I probably won't watch it ever again. It realliy isn't a movie that you have to watch more than once.
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Spider-Man 3 (2007,  PG-13)
Spider-Man 3 3.5 Stars
GREAT! Even though I am once again stuck in a franchise :) In the tradition of all these movies - Tobey Maguire---tight spandex :)
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X-Men (2000,  PG-13)
X-Men 4.0 Stars
Great movie. Very fun to watch the comic (and yes it's a comic) come to life! I love Hugh Jackman as Wolverine. The casting director - GENIUS!!!
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X2 (2003,  PG-13)
X2 4.5 Stars
Love Hugh Jackman as Wolverine. He is perfect as the bad - yet good - guy. This is an amazing movie. Who cares if it's based on a comic?
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X-Men: The Last Stand (2006,  PG-13)
X-Men: The Last Stand 4.0 Stars
Just as awesome as the first! Still love that Jackman!!!
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I Am Legend (2007,  PG-13)
I Am Legend 5.0 Stars
This movie is beyond fantastic! It is probably one of the best that I have seen in a very long time. The special effects are amazing, the plot is well developed, the actors (people and dog) are great, the story has never been done this well before. I am amazed by Will Smith's acting. It is exctiing the whole time. You never know what to expect next so you are always ready for the next bit of action. Great, great, great!!! Everyone should watch this movie. EVERYONE!!!
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300 (2007,  R)
300 5.0 Stars
Loved it! What an amazing film! The special effects were beyond wonderful. The plot was great. The whole cast was wonderful!!! Must see it again and again! Can't wait to see the dvd special features.
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A Walk to Remember (2002,  PG)
A Walk to Remember 5.0 Stars
I loved this movie! What's not to love? Shane West (so HOT!), bad boys, good girls, laughs and tears! It is such a great movie!!! I own it and I own very few dvds.
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Runaway Jury (2003,  PG-13)
Runaway Jury 4.5 Stars
What a fantastic movie. Almost everything that Cusack does is amazing and this is one of the best. It is a masterful suspense thriller! Love it!!!
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The Bourne Identity (2002,  PG-13)
The Bourne Identity 4.0 Stars
The first in a series of awesome movies. I never read the book so I have nothing to compare the movie to the original story. Somehow Matt Damon is the perfect person to play the role of Jason Bourne.
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The Bourne Supremacy (2004,  PG-13)
The Bourne Supremacy 4.0 Stars
Another great addition to the Bourne movies. Though it is not my favorite, I would recommend it for its awesome action sequences.
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The Bourne Ultimatum (2007,  PG-13)
The Bourne Ultimatum 4.5 Stars
Great action, great plot, great car chases, and loads of violence!!! This is a sequel that gets better and better each time they make another.
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Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone (Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone) (2001,  PG)
Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone (Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone) 3.0 Stars
Almost as great as the book. The actors picked for these roles are believable as their magical counterparts.
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Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets (2002,  PG)
Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets 4.0 Stars
The highlight of this movie is Dobby! Yes, there are many good things to watch for and enjoy, but when can you watch a house elf that is as hysterical as him?
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Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban (2004,  PG)
Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban 3.5 Stars
YAY! For the continuing saga of the Potter boy.
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Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire (2005,  PG-13)
Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire 4.0 Stars
Great as all things Harry Potter are!!!
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Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix (2007,  PG-13)
Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix 4.5 Stars
Best harry Potter movie to date. Can't wait for the next one!
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Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince (2009,  Unrated)
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Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part I (,  Unrated)
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The Lord of the Rings - The Fellowship of the Ring (2001,  PG-13)
The Lord of the Rings - The Fellowship of the Ring 3.0 Stars
An enjoyable movie based on a more enjoyable book series. who knew Elijah Wood would make such a good hobbit?
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The Lord of the Rings - The Two Towers (2002,  PG-13)
The Lord of the Rings - The Two Towers 3.5 Stars
My precious! There is no way to write a review about this. You either know the story and want to watch the movie or you don't. I think the movie is well done, but not everyone is going to want to watch. It is very long and that is about the only that stands out. Like I said if you know the books, you know the movie.
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The Lord of the Rings - The Return of the King (2003,  PG-13)
The Lord of the Rings - The Return of the King 4.0 Stars
YAY! Another horrible franchise I was sucked into. But the epic-ness of it all is very appealing.
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The Notebook (2004,  PG-13)
The Notebook 4.5 Stars
Does anyone remember the kiss? Maybe it's just me. It was a chick flick, but with more plot and drama than the usual fluff. Highly recommend for al hopeless romantics.
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Lemony Snicket's A Series of Unfortunate Events (2004,  PG)
Lemony Snicket's A Series of Unfortunate Events 4.0 Stars
A spectacular movie! Very fun to watch. Carrey was wonderful as evil Count Olaf. The story is a little sick and twisted, but masterful.
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Montana Sky (2007,  PG)
Montana Sky 4.0 Stars
This was the best of the four Nora Robert's books that I have found on dvd. The story was only mildly sappy and the acting was tolerable.
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Carolina Moon (2007,  Unrated)
Carolina Moon 3.0 Stars
A wonderful movie. So it's a little on the corny, over-acted side, but it is still a great love story. Forlani and Hudson were beautiful together. As always there is a very emotional -yet happy- ending. I love movies like this and hope to see more movies inspired by Nora Robert's books. (Yes, I know, I am such a romantic sap.)
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Angels Fall (2007,  Unrated)
Angels Fall 3.0 Stars
Another great Nora Robert's book turned into a movie. This one is -as always- very predictable, but I don't watch these for the deep and meaningful plot. It's all about the fluff & Locklear and Schaech make a great fluff couple.
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Blue Smoke (2007,  Unrated)
Blue Smoke 1.5 Stars
This is very dramatic as only a romance novel turned into a movie can be. The saccharine acting and predictability are to be expected. Very cheesy chick flick ending - you have been warned.
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Batman (1989,  PG-13)
Batman 2.0 Stars
Michael Keaton should never have been Batman and that is all I have to say about that.
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Batman Returns (1992,  PG-13)
Batman Returns 2.5 Stars
Again Keaton is about the worst choice for an actor to play Batman. Aside from the fact that he is extremely short (like Bruce Wayne) there is absolutely no good reason he was cast to play this role. Penguin owns this movie!!!
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Batman Forever (1995,  PG-13)
Batman Forever 3.5 Stars
Love Jim Carrey as The Riddler!!! And Val Kilmer makes a much better Batman than Keaton.
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Batman & Robin (1997,  PG-13)
Batman & Robin 3.0 Stars
The "president" of California is an awesome Mr. Freeze. Love those Batman villains.
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40
Batman Begins (2005,  PG-13)
Batman Begins 3.5 Stars
Christian Bale is the most wonderful Batman!!!
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The Dark Knight (2008,  PG-13)
The Dark Knight 5.0 Stars
Great movie! Great action, great story, great acting!!! Can't say 'GREAT' enough to get my point across.
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42
The Spiderwick Chronicles (2008,  PG)
The Spiderwick Chronicles 3.5 Stars
A very fun movie. Who knew goblins were so evil - yet awesome! I am very glad that it had a happy ending.
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The Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion, The Witch and The Wardrobe (2005,  PG)
The Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion, The Witch and The Wardrobe 2.5 Stars
This movie is so much like all the other versions of this story that I am getting sick of watching them. But I watched this and will try to remember to stop watching all future remakes.
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The Chronicles of Narnia: Prince Caspian (2008,  PG)
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The Chronicles of Narnia: The Voyage of the Dawn Treader (2010) (,  Unrated)
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Bridge to Terabithia (2007,  PG)
Bridge to Terabithia 2.5 Stars
How is this a family movie? Aren't they supposed to be happy and uplifting. (SPOILER ALERT) They kill off a small child and that to me is not very happy or uplifting. And where did the preachiness come from? How do they hide these things in movie trailers, because I think these are two very important elements and they came as a complete surprise.
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Eragon (2006,  PG)