Normally, I always read or cheer during the 24 RAT, but this year found me not much in the mood for reading. So, I decided that the next best thing would be to watch movies that were based on books. These are either books that I've read or want to read. I have been having a really enjoyable day watching movies and no stress about how many books I can get through during this time period.
Here's what I've watched so far:
Rating: Worth Watching
Secretariat (haven't read the book)- I really enjoyed this movie a lot. I'm a huge fan of Diane Lane and think she's fantastic. I love the story of the horse that won the Triple Crown. I did some research on my own and from the pictures I found, he was a magnificent beast! Horses are one of my all-time favorite animals and this one tugged at my heart. Great heartwarming story and one that the whole family could enjoy.
Rating: Worth Watching but I'm not going to read the book
The Social Network (haven't read The Accidental Billionaires)- I'm still divided on what I really think about Mark Zuckerberg. On one hand he was a real jerk, who was very socially awkward. But as the movie was progressing I googled the rest of the players in this big stakes game and realized that the movie left out a lot of back-stabbing events that pushed Mark into making rash decisions about cutting his closest friend out of the Facebook billions.
Rating: Totally worth watching..especially sitting here with the knowledge that many of us have been totally SUCKED into the time drain known as FACEBOOK!
EDITED: 10:00 pm
Rating: For those that loved The Hours....you will enjoy this one too. I'm going to watch it again and most certainly will be reading the book.
I am Number Four ( have the book, haven't read it)- I loved this movie...action packed and great effects with a soundtrack that I want to buy like right now! This was just a straight up fun movie and I totally see why my son and his friends really enjoyed it!!
Rating: Great action packed adventure..will make you want to read the book immediately!!
Becoming Jane- (haven't read the book but I would like to)- I really enjoy this movie and I whenever I watch this one I always hope that Jane knew love, passion, and ardent kisses!!!
Rating: a must see movie for romantics and Jane Austen addicts!
Well, that wraps up my first movie RAT, but I'm sure it will not be my last. I still have to watch Invictus. I think I will save it for a rainy day!!!
I haven't seen Reservation Road but agree with you on Secretariat and The Social Network.
ReplyDeleteSuch a cool idea - sometimes reading is just not what you want. Hope you find some more fun things to watch.
ReplyDeleteI was very disappointed in The Accidental Millionaires. I really enjoyed Bringing Down the House but Millionaires didn't come close writing-wise. A lot of conjecture and guessing made the whole book seem juvenile. Just my 2 cents.
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What a great idea!!!
ReplyDeleteGreat idea Staci! I loved Becoming Jane and liked I am #4.
ReplyDeleteHold on... you watched all of these movies today? woohoo :)
ReplyDeleteI loved Secrtariat, the fb movie was good, Becomin Jane is a good. Enjoy!
Staci -- terrific idea -- I saw all of these except Social Network and loved them all -- how about our Reservation Road?
ReplyDeleteGreat idea. The only one I have watched is I am Number Four. Enjoyed and seems like they left it open at the end for a sequel.
ReplyDeleteWhat a great idea! I've read The Single Man and watched the movie and definitely would recommend the book. It does fill some things out. Colin Firth was fantastic in it! I love Becoming Jane and Invictus will make a great ending movie.
ReplyDeleteHaha movie version, thats funny.
ReplyDeleteActually I always thought it would be a good idea to have a movie - thon and blog about it like this.
Maybe we should start one.
What a great idea!! I actually haven't seen any of these... but a lot of them are on my wanna see list!
ReplyDeleteI love this idea of an alternative to the Read-a-Thon! Sounds like you had fun and saw a lot of great movies.
ReplyDeleteWhat a fun idea Staci! I hope that you enjoyed all of these movies...it sounds like such a relaxing night! I split my time last night between reading and watching television. It was the perfect way to spend my evening :)
ReplyDeleteWow I love this :D I would totally do this too
ReplyDeleteI've enjoyed several of these movies: Reservation Road, The Social Network, A Single Man, and Becoming Jane.
ReplyDeleteI didn't set out to watch movies based on books, but ended up watching A Home at the End of the World, based on a book by Michael Cunningham; and starting to watch A Slipping Down Life, based on an Anne Tyler book.
I needed the movie break...my eyes were turning red and blurry from reading.
I don't know why, but movie-watching is more restful...hmmm.
What a wonderful way to spend the readathon! The only one I'd never heard of was the Single Man movie.
ReplyDeleteWHY DIDN'T YOU GIVE ME THIS IDEA EARLIER?!?! There is no way I can do the RAT without having my mom here to help with Gage and that couldn't happen this time, but with movies I have more flexibility. Thank you for the idea for next time :)
ReplyDeleteThe only one I've seen is Becoming Jane and I really liked it. I need to see The Social Network.
Love your take on the "readathon" :-) I haven't seen any of these movies - but I'm usually a read the book OR watch the movie type of person.
ReplyDeleteNeat idea for the readathon! So glad you enjoyed Becoming Jane. I loved it. We enjoyed Secretariat, too.
ReplyDeleteGood idea for the read-a-thon. I'd love to see Reservation Road but I want to read the book first. Now I don't know how I missed Becoming Jane because I love watching all those Jane Austen type movies. I'll have to check it out. Glad you enjoyed your movie marathon.
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