While 2019 is coming to a close, there’s still some time left for bookworms to enjoy Hollywood’s latest take on our favorite novels. Here’s some book adaptations you should look out for at your local movie theater.
Cats – December 20
Based on a collection of poems by T.S. Eliot
Starring Taylor Swift, James Corden, Jennifer Hudson, Idris Elba
I’m not gonna lie—I’m little creeped out by how humanlike these cats look. Still, the actors in this are super talented, and many are Grammy and Oscar winners. I think I’ll be able to put my initial discomfort aside to see what this movie has in store.
Little Women – December 25
Based on the novel by Louisa May Alcott
Starring Meryl Streep, Laura Dern, Saoirse Ronan, Emma Watson, Timothée Chalamet
I love this novel, so I’m super excited about this movie! I’ve seen a few of the other adaptations before and they’ve never really captured my attention—I haven’t watched any of them to the end. I have a really good feeling about the cast. In my opinion, Timothée Chalamet is the perfect actor to play Laurie. His characteristics in real life replicate Laurie’s good-natured, playful, and quietly passionate personality. The same goes for Saoirse Ronan, who’s playing the protagonist, Jo; she strikes me as someone who’s rebellious and driven, much like the character she is cast as. I really hope this film meets my expectations; if not, I’ll be very disappointed.
I hope you get to see these movies when you finally have some free time over break. You deserve an entertaining escape after all of your hard work this semester. I can’t wait for what amazing new content 2020 has in store.