Old Books, New Films: Classic Novels That Got A Modern Movie Makeover

This teen comedy is a modern adaptation of the Novel named ‘Emma’ by Jane Austen, it is a story of a very fashionable and rich girl named Cher who is a matchmaker but couldn’t understand her own feelings.

Released in 1999, this very loved rom-com is inspired by Shakespeare’s novel named ‘The Taming Of The Shrew’ which revolves around the story of Patrick who was paid to date a rebellious and independent Kat.

This amazing movie is an adaptation of the novel ‘The Scarlet Letter’ by Nathaniel Hawthorne which follows a story of Olive who pretended to have a scandalous reputation to boost her social status, exploring the themes of social labels, and the power of reputation.

Released in 2006, this comedy movie is inspired by Shakespeare’s ‘Twelfth Night’, starring Amanda Bynes as Viola who pretended to be her town brother to play soccer at an elite boarding school, discussing the themes of mistaken identities and romantic chaos.

Starring Leonardo DiCaprio as a mysterious Jay Gatsby where he delivered the captivating performance, this gripping movie is based on a novel by F. Scott Fitzgerald, the film explores the themes of wealth, love, and the American Dream.

She’s All That modernizes the classic transformation story from George Bernard Shaw’s ‘Pygmalion’, setting it in a high school environment. The film follows Zack Siler, a popular jock who bets he can turn awkward, artistic Laney Boggs into prom queen.

This staggering movie is based on Pierre Choderlos de Laclos’ Les Liaisons Dangereuses which revolves around the story of two wealthy step-siblings who manipulate others for their own amusement.