what books do you think should be made into movies? - General

hi there, it's me srm again. i have been recently been reading the book "tricky buisness" by dave barry. its a great book so far, incredibly funny, and i think it'd make a great movie if in the right hands. which got me to thinking. what other books could be turned into halfway decent movies? thats where you guys come in. can you guys think of any other books that would be good movies? i'm interested in your responses

Mien Kampf

I wouldn't mind "Pride and Prejudice and Zombies" being made into a film.

[QUOTE=Priori;31023685]I wouldn't mind "Pride and Prejudice and Zombies" being made into a film.[/QUOTE]Uh it is. Slowly, but they are making progress. Well, assuming the director stays this time (pretty sure that was one of the issues they had making it)

I think Fitzpatrick's War would make a pretty good psuedo-steam punk movie.

I think Jurassic Park should be remade, except it should be more truthful to the book this time. Although I don't think it would have the same charm if it were made now.

The Maxx (its a comic book, but it still counts)

Rainbow Six

Chasm City would be pretty interesting

[QUOTE=Glock Samson;31024213]The Maxx (its a comic book, but it still counts)[/QUOTE] Just watch the animated series man. If it was made into a film it would probably be worse then Aeon Flux.

Skullduggery Pleasant.

The Dark Tower. It's coming along slowly, I just hope they don't ruin it or do any extreme edits. Also, the Leviathan series (Leviathan, Behemoth, Goliath). With modern CGI and whatnot, the alternate history/steam punk fantasy could look brilliant on screen.

Well, Javier Bardem is signed on to be Roland, so they at least can do about 1/5 of the first book already. Vertical Run by Joseph R. Garber Devil in the White City by Erik Larson

The World War series. Alternative history with aliens invading during WWII. Interesting stuff.

[QUOTE=Nikota;31025799]Just watch the animated series man. If it was made into a film it would probably be worse then Aeon Flux.[/QUOTE] Aeon Flux [I]was [/I]pretty bad, but I think The Maxx could be an excellent live action if done correctly.

I think a good science fiction film would be one based off of the Mote in god's eye.

House of Leaves John Dies at the End Metro 2033 World War Z Guns of the South Red storm Rising some of which are slowly being, made, but still.

Those Harry Potter books could be some interesting films.

[QUOTE=Detective P;31039661]Metro 2033[/QUOTE] They'll probably coping on video game more than the book.

The Metro 2033 movie has been in talks for years

The West Pier could make a pretty good film.

The Warhammer 40k Ciaphas Cain novels. A series of movies based on an Imperial Guard Commissar. What could go wrong? [editline]11th July 2011[/editline] I thought it over and probably casting. Casting could go horribly wrong. And the removal of lesbians. [editline]11th July 2011[/editline] And possibly a studio fucking it over and introducing stupid shit. [editline]11th July 2011[/editline] Ok a ton of stuff could go wrong. But gameworkshop is competent right?

[QUOTE=Zezibesh;31046543]The Metro 2033 movie has been in talks for years[/QUOTE] Really? I better buy myself some book.

The Quran!

Guinness World Records

[QUOTE=Detective P;31039661]House of Leaves [B]John Dies at the End[/B] Metro 2033 World War Z Guns of the South Red storm Rising some of which are slowly being, made, but still.[/QUOTE] That has been made, it's in post production now.

They Cage the Animals at Night

Captain Underpants. Not live action but animated.

[QUOTE=Nikota;31046663]The Warhammer 40k Ciaphas Cain novels. A series of movies based on an Imperial Guard Commissar. What could go wrong? [editline]11th July 2011[/editline] I thought it over and probably casting. Casting could go horribly wrong. And the removal of lesbians. [editline]11th July 2011[/editline] And possibly a studio fucking it over and introducing stupid shit. [editline]11th July 2011[/editline] Ok a ton of stuff could go wrong. But gameworkshop is competent right?[/QUOTE] You didn't watch "Ultramarines", did you?

Even if it's just a comic book, Axe Cop.