This month sees a plethora of movies being released that are based on literary works. Here is a taste of what to expect - just remember the old adage, "Never judge a book by its movie!"
"The Adjustment Bureau" starring Matt Damon and Emily Blunt. Suspenseful flick based on the short story "The Adjustment Team," by Philip K. Dick. Rated PG-13.
"Beastly" starring Alex Pettyfer, Vanessa Hudgeons, Mary-Kate Olsen and Neil Patrick Harris. This modern-day fairytale is based on the book of the same name by Alex Finn. Rated PG-13.
"Jane Eyre" This new version of the classic gothic romance stars Mia Wasikowska, Michael Fassbender, and the always excellent Judi Dench. From the book by Charlotte Bronte. Rated PG-13.
"Kill the Irishman" Based on the true story of Danny Green, an Irish mobster in 1970's Cleveland. Starring Ray Stevenson, Vincent D'Onofrio, Val Kilmer and Christopher Walken. Based on the book, TO KILL THE IRISHMAN: The War That Crippled the Mafia by Rick Porrello. Rated R.
"Mars Needs Moms" featuring Joan Cusack and Dan Fogler. Digital 3-D based on MARS NEEDS MOMS! by Berkeley Breathed. Rated PG.
"Little Red Riding Hood" starring Amanda Seyfried and Gary Oldman in this dark retelling of the classic fairytale. Rated PG-13.
"Limitless" starring the always scrumptious Bradley Cooper, Abbie Cornish and Robert De Niro. This thriller is based on the book THE DARK FIELDS by Alan Glynn and is rated PG-13.
"The Lincoln Lawyer" boasts a star-studded cast, including Matthew McConaughey, Marisa Tomei and Ryan Phillippe. This legal thriller is based on the novel by the same name by best-selling author Michael Connelly. Rated R.
"Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Rodrick Rules" is the second movie based on the super-popular children's series by Jeff Kinney. Zachary Gordon, Steve Zahn and Rachael Harris all return for more wimpy fun! Rated PG.
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