It's worth reading: books that will be screened this year

Most Hollywood movies are cinema adaptations of known and not so many books. In 2017, another portion of the output of films based on popular novels and novels is expected. We recommend reading them before going to the cinema, then to be able to compare the film with its printed version.

"Dinner"

Thriller, based on the story of the eponymous bestseller Herman Koch, talks about two parents who, during dinner with Dutch politicians, learn that they suspect their own children of terrorism.

"The Sword of King Arthur"

Guy Ritchie shot another movie adaptation of the famous legend of King Arthur. A shot from the film can be seen on the main photo.

"Diary of Wimpee Kid"

This is a screen version of a well-known book written in the form of a diary, which is led by a timid boy.

"This whole world"

The film is based on the book by Nikola Yun. He talks about a young girl suffering from a rare phobia - she is afraid to leave her own house. But everything changes when she falls in love with a young man living in the neighborhood.

"Captain Piddler"

This is an animated film based on a series of books by Deva Pilki about two boys who managed to hypnotize the principal of their school. As a result, he begins to think that he is a superhero defending a supermarket.

"Wonder Woman"

This fantastic film is a film adaptation of the next comic book from the famous studio DC Comics. In the center of the plot is the daughter of Zeus Diana, endowed with superpowers.

"Lady Macbeth"

Contrary to the expectations of William Shakespeare's fans, the film is not an adaptation of the famous writer's work. It is based on the plot of Nikolai Leskov's novel "Lady Macbeth of Mtsensk," written in 1865.

"My Cousin Rachel"

The romance of Daphne du Maurier was first screened in 1951. Then the main role was played by the famous actor Richard Burton. In 2017, the audience is waiting for another film version of the novel, the main star of which will be Rachel Weiss.

"Valerian and the City of a Thousand Planets"

In most cases, the films made by Luc Besson, cause great interest in the audience. The science fiction film "Valerian and the City of a Thousand Planets", based on a series of French comics, even before its premiere caused considerable stir.

"The coldest city"

The book of Anthony Johnston is a detective telling about the struggle of two secret agents on the eve of the fall of the Berlin Wall. Cinema adaptation of the novel was called "Atomic Blonde", and the main roles went to Hollywood stars Charlize Theron and James McEvoy.

"Dark tower"

Finally, one of the most popular works by Stephen King - "The Dark Tower" - awaited its adaptation. In 2017, the screens will be the first part of the film, which starred Matthew McConaughey and Idris Elba.

"It"

Fans of the work of Stephen King are waiting for another good news. On the screens will be a new film version of the novel "It". This time the role of the terrible clown of Pennyviza was performed by Bill Skarsgard.

"Victoria and Abdul"

The book tells about the amazing story of the 24-year-old boy Abdul Karim, who managed to get a job as a clerk from the very British Queen Victoria. Stephen Frears, who shot "The Queen" and "Florence Foster Jenkins", decided to film this novel, and on the main roles invited Judy Dench and Ali Fazala.

"Snowman"

In October 2017, the world premiere of the detective thriller "Snowman", shot by Thomas Alfredson on the basis of the bestseller of the Norwegian writer Joe Nesbo.

"Between us mountains"

The thriller "Between Us Mountain" is based on the novel of the same name by Charles Martin. It tells about a writer and a female surgeon who survived a plane crash and was lost in the mountains. In the filming participated many famous Hollywood actors, including Kuyt Winslet and Idris Elbe.

"The same is not like me"

The screen version of the book "The same is not like me" tells about a modern slave, an international expert-art critic, an ugly woman and that they all have ties to each other.

"Thank you for the service"

David Finkel's film "Thank you for the service" is a film adaptation of the popular science novel about American soldiers suffering from post-traumatic stress disorder. The main roles were performed by Hayley Bennett, Miles Turner and Amy Schumer.

"Miracle"

Stephen Chbosky wrote the script expected in 2017, the film "It's good to be quiet." As a basis, he took the book Raquel Palacio "Miracle". It is about a boy with an ugly face who tries to fit into the school community.

"Let it snow"

The author of well-known books "The Stars are Guilty" and "Paper Cities" John Greene also wrote a collection of short stories under the general title "Let It Go Snow." It was adapted for the film of the same name, in which several romantic stories were intertwined, which happened on the eve of Christmas.

"Murder on the Orient Express"

This detective masterpiece of Agatha Christie was once screened in 1974, and in 2017 a new film version of Kenneth Branach is expected.

"Call me by your name"

André Asiman's novel "Call Me by Your Name" was adapted into a subtle melodrama about two young people who fell in love with each other in Italy. The film has already received admiring reviews at several film festivals.