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"WIVES AND DAUGHTERS" (1999) Review

"WIVES AND DAUGHTERS" (1999) Review Twenty-three years have passed since the BBC first aired "WIVES AND DAUGHTERS", the 1999 adaptation of Elizabeth Gaskell’s 1865 novel. And despite the passage of time, it has a sterling reputation as one of the best adaptations of a literary source in recent years.

Adapted by Andrew Davies and directed by Nicholas Renton, "WIVES AND DAUGHTERS" told the story of Molly Gibson, the young daughter of a local village doctor during the last decade of the Georgian era. The four-part miniseries struck me as Molly’s coming-of-age story. She and her widowed father lived an idyllic life until two things occurred. One, her father married a woman she disliked, a former governess named Hyacinth “Claire” Kirkpatrick. And two, Molly fell in love with one Roger Hamley, the science-minded younger son of a local squire. If Dr. Gibson had his way, Molly would have never experienced any coming-of-age. But after one of his apprentices became romantically interested in her, he became determined to keep her in a state of perpetual adolescence. But his actions merely ensured that he would fail. First, he arranged for Molly to become the companion to Mrs. Hamley, the sickly wife of the squire. This gave Molly the opportunity to form an emotional attachment to the Hamley, befriend and fall in love with younger son, Roger. Then Dr. Gibson committed another act that defeated his purpose. He married former governess Hyacinth Kirkpatrick in order to provide Molly with a stepmother. This action backfired, since Molly never warmed up to the selfish and socially ambitious older woman. However, she did befriend the new Mrs. Gibson’s rebellious and more worldly and daughter, Cynthia Kirkpatrick. Not only did both Kirkpatrick women managed to disrupt the Gibson household, but Molly’s relationship with Cynthia would open her eyes to a great deal more about relationships and life in general – both the good and bad. Other subplots abounded in ”WIVES AND DAUGHTERS”. Molly had a first-hand look into the conflict between the loveable, yet impatient and slightly selfish Squire Hamley and his more genteel older son, Osbourne. At first, the Hamleys seemed to regard Osbourne as the key to the family’s return to its former glory. But Osbourne’s scholastic troubles and excessive spending (for a secret French wife for whom he provided a private household) ended up disappointing Squire Hamley. Instead, he transferred his hopes to his younger and more studious son, Roger; who seemed to be on the verge of making a name for himself as a naturalist in Britain’s scientific community. Another subplot centered on Cynthia Kirkpatrick. The French-educated and very beautiful young woman seemed to have struck both the Gibson family and the village of Hollingford with the force of a whirlwind. Cynthia projected a sexuality and worldliness that attracted nearly every male around her – including Roger Hamley. Unfortunately for Molly, Mrs. Gibson’s plans for her daughter included an ambitious marriage to the older Hamley sibling, Osbourne. But when the intensely pragmatic woman discovered that the older Hamley sibling’s health was in a precarious state, she encouraged Cynthia to set her sights on Roger. And considering his feelings for her, Cynthia had no trouble in achieving her mother’s goals with an engagement. Cynthia also had a secret that eventually affected Molly. Five years before, she had become secretly engaged to Lord Cumnor’s land agent, Mr. Preston. The latter’s insistence on a wedding date and Molly’s involvement on Cynthia’s behalf led the doctor’s daughter to become a target of village gossip. Not only is Gaskell’s novel considered a masterpiece by literary critics, but this 1999 adaptation turned out to be highly regarded by television critics and viewers, as well. Some critics consider it to be the best adaptation of a Gaskell novel. Other critics believe it might be a toss-up between ”WIVES AND DAUGHTERS” and the 2007 miniseries, ”CRANFORD”. The 1999 miniseries certainly won its share of television awards. And if I must be honest, those awards were well-deserved. ”WIVES AND DAUGHTERS” provided a complex and in-depth peek into an English village society during the last decade of the Georgian era through the eyes of Molly Gibson. I must admit that I have rarely come across a movie or television series set during the 1820s or the 1830s. And I would certainly consider ”WIVES AND DAUGHTERS” among the best. Screenwriter Andrew Davies and director Nicholas Renton did a marvelous job in drawing the audience into Molly’s world. The setting and story of ”WIVES AND DAUGHTERS” - or at least most of them – seemed to perfectly represent this precarious stage in Britain’s history in which the country found itself balanced between the static world of the Georgian period and the social and scientific upheavals that ushered in the Victorian Age. Davies and Renton manifested this in Molly’s coming-of-age story, which included her father’s reluctance to allow her to develop into an adult and her relationship with Cynthia. The screenwriter and the director also manifested this precarious stage in the relationship between Squire Hamley and his two sons – Obsbourne and Roger. As for the latter, many believe that Gaskell based his character on her distant cousin, the naturalist Charles Darwin who became a prominent figure in the Victorian Age’s scientific community. Davies and Renton also did an excellent job of exploring the in-depth emotions of familial and romantic love in ”WIVES AND DAUGHTERS” also explored the in-depth emotions of familial and romantic love. Molly’s close relationship with her father – fully explored in Episode One – eventually grew weaker due to Dr.Gibson’s attempts to keep her close and at an adolescent stage. I found it interesting that although Squire Hamley grew to adore Molly, he made it clear to the doctor that he would never consider her – the daughter of a country doctor – as a suitable wife for either of his sons. Yet, Roger Osborne ended up married to a young French woman beneath his social station, and Roger eventually became engaged to Dr. Gibson’s step-daughter, Cynthia and married to Molly by the end of the series. Already, Victorian Britain’s social upheavals – at least in ”WIVES AND DAUGHTERS” - had began to rear its head. Cynthia’s love life, which turned out to be the best plotline in the story – also turned Molly’s life upside-down and forced her onto the path of adulthood. The miniseries’ greatest virtue turned out to be the collection of complex supporting characters that gave ”WIVES AND DAUGHTERS” its energy and drive. For me, this was especially true of five characters - Hyacinth Kirkpatrick Gibson (Francesca Annis), Squire Hamley (Michael Gambon), Osborne Hamley (Tom Hollander), Mr. Preston (Iain Glen) and Cynthia Kirkpatrick (Keeley Hawes). When the miniseries focused upon these characters, I found myself fascinated by the story. Each character struck me as so complex that it seemed a pity that none of them was the main character. Michael Gambon won both a BAFTA TV Award and a Royal Television Society Award for his portrayal of the likeable, yet socially rigid and selfish landowner, who seemed determined to return his family to its former glory, via one or both of his sons. I must admit that Squire Hamley was truly a fascinating and complex character. Although I liked him a lot, there were times I could have happily strangle him for viewing his sons as instruments for his familial ambitions and inability to truly understand them at times. Francesca Annis earned a nomination for her portrayal of the self-absorbed and social climbing Hyacinth Kirkpatrick Gibson. One would, at first, be inclined to label Hyacinth as an “evil” stepmother. But Annis’ performance made it clear that Hyacinth was not at all one-dimensional. She also managed to inject a good deal of pathos into her character, allowing one to understand that some of Hyacinth’s behavior stemmed from a sense of survival for herself and her family, due to years spent in the social wasteland as a governess and underpaid schoolteacher. Tom Hollander gave a very affecting and sympathetic performance as the poetic Osborne Hamley, the squire’s elder son who constantly disappointed his father. From other articles and reviews of ”WIVES AND DAUGHTERS”, many tend to view Osborne as a weak and self-involved man. I never got that impression from Hollander’s complex portrayal. Instead, I saw a man whose only real weakness was an inability to admit to his father that he had made a socially inacceptable marriage. It was this weakness that led to scholastic problems at the university and monetary problems. Iain Glen’s Mr. Preston seemed to be the villain of the story – at least on a superficial level. His Mr. Preston tried to coerce Cynthia into honoring her promise to marry him after five years. Superficially, Glen portrayed Mr. Preston as a smug and slightly arrogant man, who seemed obsessed with Cynthia. However, thanks to his complex performance, he revealed to audiences that Mr. Preston had been nothing more than a victim of Cynthia’s capricious and selfish behavior. As for Cynthia, Keely Hawes gave a delicious performance as Molly’s sexy and very likeable stepsister. What I found interesting about Hawes’ Cynthia is that the character possessed a talent for avoiding responsibility for her actions, along with an inability for returning love . . . yet, seems quite capable of winning the affections of everyone around her. Except for Dr. Gibson. The rest of the cast included Bill Paterson, who gave a charming, yet complex performance as Dr. Gibson; along with Barbara Flynn and Deborah Findlay as the Misses Brownings, and Rosamund Pike as Lady Harriet Cumnor, who all gave solid performances. Justine Waddell did a good job in carrying the four-part miniseries and making Molly Gibson a very likeable leading character. Yet, there were times when Waddell’s Molly came across as a bit too ideal for my tastes. Aside from her quick temper, she seemed to lack any real personal flaws. One could name her naivety as a flaw. But that particular state of mind is something the average human being will always experience during his or her lifetime. Overall, Molly was . . . nice, but not what I would call an interesting lead character. Her reaction to her father’s new marriage and her involvement with Cynthia’s problems with Mr. Preston seemed to be the only times I truly found her interesting. I certainly could not say the same about Squire Hamley’s younger son, Roger. In fact, I did not find him interesting at all. To me, Roger was simply a BORING character. Perhaps Anthony Howell was not at fault and did all he could with the role. The actor certainly portrayed Roger as a likeable and compassionate man. But the character was just boring. If I had been Gaskell or even Davies, I would have portrayed Roger as a more complex and interesting character. Or allow Molly to fall in love with a more interesting character. Alas, neither happened. Roger’s only flaw seemed to be a habit of falling in love with women on a superficial level. Due to Molly’s idealistic personality and Roger’s dull one, I found their romance very unsatisfying. Renton handled their blossoming friendship rather nicely in Episode One. However, Roger took one look at Cynthia in Episode Two and immediately fell in love. Worse, he left England for Africa after proposing marriage to her. Roger did not return to Hollingford until past the middle of Episode Four. This left Renton and Davies at least a half hour or so to develop Roger’s romance with Molly and get them married. And how did he fall in love with her? Roger took one look at Molly wearing a sophisticated ball gown and hairstyle (courtesy of Lady Harriet) and fell in love. Ironically, he fell in love with Molly in the same manner he had fallen in love with Cynthia. That did not bode well with me. Many have praised Davies for providing a memorable ending to Gaskell’s story, considering that she died of a heart attack before completing the novel’s last chapter. I would have found it romantic myself, if I had not found the couple’s romance rushed and unsatisfying. I realize that ”WIVES AND DAUGHTERS” is not solely about Molly and Roger’s romance. I also realize that the romance was nothing more than one of the story’s subplots. But that does not excuse what I saw as a poorly dramatized romance that began and ended on a hasty note. I also found the miniseries’ early sequence – Molly’s first meeting with her future stepmother at Lord Cumnor’s estate – somewhat unnecessary. I can only assume that this sequence was supposed to establish Hyacinth Kirkpatrick’s selfish nature and Molly’s dislike of her. Yet, by the time the series ended, I had the feeling that the impact of Molly’s relationship with her stepmother did not seem as strong as I had earlier believed it would, while watching Episode One. Most of Molly's problems seemed to be centered around Cynthia's relationships with both Roger and Mr. Preston. Thankfully, ”WIVES AND DAUGHTERS” has more to offer than just an interesting tale and excellent performances. Production designer Gerry Scott did a solid job in bringing the late Georgian Era back to life in a small, English village. And if I must be honest, I adore Deirdre Clancy’s costumes. I found them colorful and strongly reminiscent of the late 1820s and early 1830s. Cinematographer Fred Tammes did justice to the miniseries’ early 19th century setting. He made Hollingsford look like a very colorful place to live and southern Africa very exotic, yet desolate. I wish I could say that I found "WIVES AND DAUGHTERS" to be a complete delight. But due to a leading female character that I found too idealistic and her unsatisfying romance with a very dull character in the miniseries’ last quarter, I cannot make that claim. And as I had stated earlier, I found the early sequence featuring Molly's first meeting with her future stepmother a bit unnecessary. But the virtues far outweighed the flaws. "WIVES AND DAUGHTERS" conveyed an interesting coming-of-age story, thanks to the leading character’s interactions with some well-written supporting characters. It also provided viewers with a tantalizing look into the changing social mores of Britain, as it prepared to transcend from the Georgian Era to the Victorian Age.

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Wives and Daughters (1999)

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characters most wanted by current members? can be existing or wanted connections through OC

We do have a most wanted filter on our character page, but here’s a recent list based off the wanted connections for our current characters:

Nicholas Keyes for his boss and enemy, Matthew Henry

Jenny Bennett for her sister, Cassie Bennett

Nathan Osbourne and Jason Reese for their colleague/friend, Patrick Donovan

Jacob Armstrong - for his possible love interest, Amanda Scott

Ezekiel Saad for his sister, Avery Waterhouse and his colleagues

Joey Thompson for his enemy, Jonah Dean  

Evan Renton for his idol, Jonah Dean

Jeremy Lodge also has lots of opportunities for connections

I believe one of our OCs Morgana Jones is also looking for her ex!

Thanks for asking! 🧡

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Thoughts on Why Didn’t They Ask Evans? The fox classics tv adaptation. Directed by a Nicholas Renton and starring Julia McKenzie as Miss Marple.

Ugh. Oh my god, where to begin. If you’re going to create a tv adaptation, at least respect the characters and the authors vision.

Example of a tv adaptation with changes to the book, done right: Good Omens.

Example of a tv adaptation with changes to the book, mostly done wrong: Why didn’t they ask Evans?

Miss Marple’s actress was adorable and so talented at acting, 10/10.

Frankie is...so mean in the tv show. In the book she was much lovelier and kinder to Bobby, her future husband. In the book they have funny banter and support each other much more often. In the tv show Frankie just insults and belittles Bobby, and doesn’t care that he was nearly killed.

In the tv show Frankie is heartlessly excited people were murdered and doesn’t care about the people killed. In the book she actually cares about the people killed.

In the book Moira wasn’t forced into sexual slavery as a child, she wasn’t the daughter of Sylvia.

The young characters Bobby and Frankie are just stupid tag alongs in this tv adaptation. In the book, they’re intelligent and resourceful, hard working and solve the crime.

Hint to ageist writers and scriptwriters: people are not your tag alongs based on how young or old they are.

Miss Marple wasn’t even in the book!!

Gladys Evans is the name of the housekeeper in the book. In the tv adaptation her name is Florence Evans. I don’t know why they changed her name, it’s a gorgeous Welsh name. Nothing wrong with the name Florence, but why be bothered with the name Gladys?

In the book the antagonist family is called Bassington Ffrench. In the tv show they’re called the Savage family. All right. So Bassington Ffrench is hard to spell and pronounce. But it’s not that hard to pronounce, and I had a hard time figuring out who they were because I’d read the book first.

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16 filmes melhores que os livros que os inspiraram, na Netflix e Amazon Prime Video

Os leitores ávidos defendem que o livro é sempre melhor que o filme, mas é possível que o oposto aconteça. Existem longas que conseguem resumir toda a complexidade da história e, em algumas vezes, até torná-la melhor. A Bula reuniu em uma lista 16 dessas produções, disponíveis na Netflix ou no Amazon Prime Video.

É muito comum que o público se decepcione com filmes baseados em obras literárias, pois é difícil resumir em pouco tempo toda a complexidade de um livro e de seus personagens. Mas, em raras vezes o oposto aconteceu: alguns longas conseguiram superar as histórias nas quais foram inspirados. A Bula reuniu em uma lista 16 dessas produções, disponíveis na Netflix ou no Amazon Prime Video. Entre os selecionados, estão “O Lado Bom da Vida” (2013), de David O. Russell, “Meninas Malvadas” (2004), de Mark Waters; e “Los Angeles: Cidade Proibida” (1997), dirigido por Curtis Hanson. Os títulos estão organizados de acordo com o ano de lançamento.

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Lion: Uma Jornada para Casa (2016), Garth Davis

Saroo, um garoto de cinco anos, se perde do irmão mais velho em uma estação de trem, em Khandwa, indo parar em Calcutá, numa outra parte da Índia. Sozinho, ele mora na rua e passa por muitas dificuldades até ser adotado por uma família australiana. Incapaz de superar o que aconteceu, aos 25 anos ele decide procurar por sua família na Índia. Para isso, ele conta com a ajuda de seus pais adotivos e de sua namorada, Lucy. O filme é baseado no livro autobiográfico “Uma Longa Jornada para Casa”, de Saroo Brierley.

Tropa de Elite (2007), José Padilha

O filme acompanha a jornada dos agentes do Batalhão de Operações Policiais Especiais (BOPE) do Rio de Janeiro, liderado pelo capitão Roberto Nascimento. Roberto está cansado da pressão do trabalho e, com o nascimento do primeiro filho, pretende encontrar um substituto para seu cargo e abandonar a corporação. Mas, antes ele precisa ter certeza de que seu sucessor será tão bom quanto ele. Nas operações contra o tráfico, ele observa a conduta de dois novatos da polícia. O longa é baseado no livro “Elite da Tropa” (2006), de Luiz Eduardo Soares.

Diário de uma Paixão (2004), Nick Cassavetes

Em um asilo, um idoso conta a história de amor de Noah e Allie para sua esposa. Na década de 1940, Noah, um operário, e Allie, uma moça rica, se apaixonam, mas a família da jovem proíbe o romance. Quando Noah é convocado para lutar na Segunda Guerra Mundial, Allie perde as esperanças de reencontrá-lo e fica noiva de outro homem. Mas, antes do casamento, Noah retorna para a cidade e os dois se envolvem novamente. “Diário de Uma Paixão” foi inspirado no livro homônimo de Nicholas Sparks, lançado em 1996.

Meninas Malvadas (2004), Mark Waters

Cady foi educada na África pelos pais cientistas. Quando eles voltam para os EUA, ela precisa estudar numa escola regular, onde fica espantada com a fama das Poderosas, grupo de garotas liderado pela bela e cruel Regina George. Apesar de ser alertada para evitá-las, Cady acaba tendo uma conversa com elas, que resolvem convidá-la para ser uma das poderosas. Cady aceita, com o objetivo inicial de se vingar das maldades de Regina, mas logo acaba se deslumbrando com os privilégios que a popularidade traz. O filme foi inspirado no livro “Queen Bees & Wannanes” (2002), de Rosalind Wiseman.

Forrest Gump: O Contador de Histórias (1994), Robert Zemeckis

Mesmo com o QI baixo, Forrest Gump nunca se sentiu desfavorecido. Por obra do acaso, ele participou de alguns dos mais importantes eventos da história dos Estados Unidos. Forrest ensinou Elvis Presley a dançar, serviu com honra no Vietnã, foi estrela de um time de futebol americano, conheceu Richard Nixon e percorreu vários estados a pé. Apesar de todas as suas experiências, ele não consegue esquecer Jenny, seu amor de infância. Forrest Gump foi inspirado no livro homônimo de Winston Groom, lançado em 1986.

Lendas da Paixão (1995), Edward Zwick

O filme conta a história de três irmãos que vivem com o pai em uma fazenda do interior dos EUA, no início do século 20. Alfred, o mais velho, é reservado e sério. Tristan, o do meio, é selvagem e apaixonado pela natureza. Samuel, o caçula, é o mais sensível e constantemente protegido pelos irmãos mais velhos. A noiva de Samuel, Susannah, decide passar um tempo na fazenda e a presença feminina no local acaba criando uma rivalidade entre os irmãos. “Lendas da Paixão” é inspirado no romance homônimo de Jim Harrison, lançado em 1979.

Tubarão (1975), Steven Spielberg

Após os restos mortais de uma jovem serem encontrados na praia da pequena cidade de Amity, todos começam a desconfiar que um tubarão está atacando nas proximidades. O chefe de polícia, Martin Brody, pede que o local seja interditado, mas o prefeito se recusa, com medo de interferir na economia. Então, Brody se une ao pescador Quint e ao cientista Matt Hooper para tentar capturar o animal. Mas, eles não sabem que se trata de um tubarão branco gigante. Tubarão foi inspirado num livro homônimo, de Peter Benchley, de 1974.

O Poderoso Chefão (1972), Francis Ford Coppola

Nos anos 1950, Don Vito Corleone é o chefe de uma das famílias de mafiosos mais influentes em Nova York. Virgil Sollozzo, um gângster, anuncia a Don Vito que pretende estabelecer um grande esquema de vendas de narcóticos na cidade, mas só fará isso com a permissão da família Corleone. Vito se nega a apoiá-lo e acaba sendo vítima de um atentado. Enquanto se recupera, ele pede que o filho mais velho, Sonny, assuma os negócios em seu lugar. O Poderoso Chefão foi baseado no livro homônimo de Mario Puzo, lançado em 1969.

Psicose (1960), Alfred Hitchcock

Após roubar 40 mil dólares da imobiliária onde trabalha, a secretária Marion Crane fica desnorteada, dirigindo sem destino pelas estradas, até chegar ao Motel Bates, um hotel decadente. Lá, ela é recepcionada pelo tímido e simpático dono do local, Norman Bates. Marion decide passar a noite no local e desaparece logo em seguida. Sem receber notícias de Marion, sua irmã, Lila Crane, decide procurá-la. O livro homônimo que inspirou o filme, escrito por Robert Bloch, foi lançado em 1959.

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O Lado Bom da Vida (2013), David O. Russell

Após passar um tempo internado em uma instituição psiquiátrica por conta de seu comportamento explosivo, Pat Solitano Jr. deseja reconstruir sua vida e se reaproximar da ex-mulher. Em um jantar com amigos, ele conhece Tiffany, uma jovem viúva que também está sofrendo com problemas emocionais. Ela convida Pat para ser o seu parceiro em uma competição de dança e uma inesperada amizade nasce entre os dois. O longa é inspirado no livro homônimo de Matthew Quick, publicado em 2007.

Drive (2012), Nicolas Winding Refn

Durante o dia, um misterioso motorista trabalha como dublê em filmes de Hollywood. À noite, usa seu talento para ser piloto de fuga em assaltos. Calado e solitário, ele vê sua vida mudar ao conhecer Irene, uma garçonete cujo marido, Standard, acaba de sair da prisão. Percebendo que Standard corre perigo por dever muito dinheiro a criminosos, ele se oferece para ajudá-lo como piloto num assalto. “Drive” é uma adaptação do romance de mesmo nome, escrito por James Sallis e publicado em 2005.

O Clube da Luta (1999), David Fincher

Jack é um jovem executivo cansado de sua vida monótona. Após voltar de uma viagem, ele descobre que houve uma explosão em seu apartamento. Sem ter a quem pedir ajuda, ele vai morar com Tyler, um homem que conheceu durante a viagem. Para extravasar a raiva, Tyler convida Jack para uma luta. Eles começam a brigar frequentemente e as lutas atraem outros homens. Assim, nasce o Clube da Luta, uma organização anarquista e violenta. O longa é baseado no livro homônimo de Chuck Palahniuk, lançado em 1996.

Los Angeles: Cidade Proibida (1997), Curtis Hanson

Ed Exley, Bud White e Jack Vincennes são três detetives de Los Angeles que precisam trabalhar juntos num caso de múltiplos homicídios ocorridos no café Nite Owl. As pistas levam a uma lucrativa casa de prostituição de luxo, que na verdade serve como fachada para negócios ainda mais ilícitos, envolvendo grandes personalidades da cidade, desde astros de Hollywood até oficiais do departamento de polícia. O filme é adaptado do livro homônimo de James Ellroy, lançado em 1990.

Trainspotting, Sem Limites (1996), Danny Boyle

O filme acompanha Renton, um jovem usuário de heroína que vive no subúrbio de Edimburgo, na Escócia. Ele leva uma vida despreocupada, dividindo-se entre o namoro com a adolescente Diane e os encontros com seus outros amigos viciados: Sick Boy, um imoral desenhista de HQs; Tommy, um atleta responsável que acaba se desvirtuando; Spud, um rapaz ingênuo e de bom coração; e Begbie, intempestivo e violento. “Trainspotting” é baseado no livro homônimo de Irvine Welsh, de 1993.

Era Uma Vez na América (1984), Sergio Leone

O filme acompanha a história de quatro amigos de ascendência judaica que crescem cometendo pequenos crimes nas ruas do Lower East Side, em Nova York. Os crimes vão assumindo maiores proporções, eles se tornam importantes mafiosos e acabam rivalizando. Com o passar do tempo, apenas um dos gângsteres sobrevive. Então, ele volta ao bairro para descobrir o que realmente aconteceu com os outros. “Era Uma Vez na América” foi inspirado no livro “The Hoods” (1953), de Harry Grey.

Um Estranho no Ninho (1975), Milos Forman

Randle Patrick, criminoso reincidente, é transferido de uma prisão comum para uma instituição psiquiátrica. Embora não tenha nenhuma doença mental, ele mente para evitar o trabalho forçado e para passar o resto de sua sentença em um ambiente menos hostil. Incomodado com as regras rígidas que a médica Mildred Ratched impõe aos internos, ele incita todos a se rebelarem, mesmo sabendo que isso pode aumentar seu tempo preso. O filme é baseado no livro homônimo de Ken Kesey, lançado em 1962.

16 filmes melhores que os livros que os inspiraram, na Netflix e Amazon Prime Video Publicado primeiro em https://www.revistabula.com

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Highlanders player ratings vs Brumbies | Super Rugby Trans-Tasman

11:47pm, 11 June 2021 The Highlanders travelled to the Australian capital, Canberra, to take on the might of the ACT Brumbies on Friday evening with the locals eager to claim their second Kiwi scalp in as many weeks. The Highlanders entered the match with history on their side, winning their last five encounters with the Brumbies, ensuring the clash would be a willing affair.ADVERTISEMENTThat ascendency remained after a physical encounter that saw the Highlanders take the match 33-12, giving themselves a chance at making the Super Rugby Trans-Tasman Final.This is how the Highlanders rated:

RugbyPass brings you the schoolboy highlights of All Blacks sensation Caleb Clarke.1. Ethan De Groot – 7/10 A performance that gave us a greater insight into the emerging talent this man is. He was strong at the set-piece and physical in defence, as one would expect, yet his ability to play as a receiver and distributor was also on display. Despite a discipline lapse he put in a very credible shift.2. Ash Dixon – 7.5 Does he know how to play a bad game? Industrious, aggressive, determined – all terms that apply to his performance in Canberra. Deserved his try. Quality shift by a quality leader and player.3. Siate Tokolahi – 7 Was a real handful in the set-piece tonight against a seasoned Wallaby veteran. Yet there more to his effort than just his scrumagging and showed he is more than a simple one-dimensional player.4. Bryn Evans – 7.5 Playing some wonderful rugby at the twilight of his career. It is a real credit to see how he has adapted his body and game to still be such a relevant player in 2021. Was a real thorn in the side of the Brumbies at the lineout.ADVERTISEMENT5. Pari Pari Parkinson – 7 Main man for the Highlanders lineout, delivering quality possession. Enjoyed his work around the park and was held up over the line on a raid in the first half. Probably not as effective in defence as he has been but that aside, a real contributor all-round.6. Hugh Renton – 7 Diligent in his duties without being spectacular. Appears to have removed the ‘bluff and bluster’ from his game and simply got on with the work required. Rewarded with two turnovers tonight for his efforts.7. Billy Harmon – 6.5 A decent shift by the openside, topped off by securing a nice team try off a lineout set play. Was guilty of infringing at times but generally won plenty of shoulder battles in tight and did his bit as any good 7 should.It was likely the last game for a number of Hurricanes players – including superstar Ngani Laumape. Who were the team's best on the night? #SuperRugbyTT #HURvREDhttps://t.co/TLl4wIRyNk— RugbyPass (@RugbyPass) June 12, 2021ADVERTISEMENT8. Kazuki Himeno – 6.5 Worked his way into the game after appearing a little absent in the opening exchanges. A handful with the ball in hand and worked well around the recycle with his fellow back-rowers.9. Aaron Smith – 8 Point-of-difference player tonight scoring two tries but they were just rewards for a consummate performance by the All Black No 9. As always, his ability to make the most effective decisions on both sides of the ball sets him apart, a couple of dicey box kicks aside.10. Mitch Hunt – 6 Not his greatest night, being exposed defensively at times, but still showed he is the right man for the 10 jumper for the Highlanders as he doesn’t go into his shell if things don’t go his way. A real fighter and we saw that in spades against the Brumbies.11. Jona Nareki – 6.5 Was dangerous at times and threatened to take the game apart but didn’t take that next step.12. Scott Gregory – 6 A fair effort and re-aligned his teams attack nicely. Was exposed a few times with defensive misreads but all things considered, he did his bit.13. Michael Collins – 6.5 Made some really good decisions with the ball in hand but was also prone to not respecting possession at times and took low percentage options. Like his centre partner he did his job and kept a potent Brumbies side honest.14. Patelesio Tomkinson – 6 Mixed bag for him. Deserved a try but wasn’t always on the right side of the effort on defence.15. Josh Ioane – 6 Had moments and didn’t look out of place at 15, but was clearly second to the Brumbies Tom Banks in the battle of the fullbacks.Was a sin-binning appropriate, or should the Hurricanes have been punished more severely for this tackle? #SuperRugbyTT #HURvREDhttps://t.co/TccAHF7en5— RugbyPass (@RugbyPass) June 12, 2021Reserves:16. Liam Coltman – 6.5 Come on and brought a bit of spark, ensuring the Brumbies didn’t edge their way back into the match by using his experience to help bring the Highlanders home.17. Ayden Johnstone – 6.5 Thought he scrummaged well at times and really caused the Brumbies a few issues there.18. Josh Hohneck – 6 Gave away a silly penalty but the match was won by then.19. Josh Dickson – 6 Contributed nicely and kept the momentum.20. James Lentjes – N/A Didn’t see enough.21. Kayne Hammington – N/A Came on for the final seconds of the match.22. Sam Gilbert – 6 Involved himself defensively but should have enjoyed more time.23: Teariki Ben-Nicholas – N/A Didn’t see enough.

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Os fãs de livros dizem que, normalmente, é praticamente impossível que a obra cinematográfica seja melhor que a literária. Mas, em algumas poucas vezes isso aconteceu. A Bula reuniu 15 filmes que superaram a história em que foram inspirados e estão disponíveis na Netflix ou no Amazon Prime Video.

Sempre que é lançado um filme baseado em livro, as expectativas são baixas. Os leitores dizem que, normalmente, é praticamente impossível que a obra cinematográfica supere a literária. Mas, em algumas poucas vezes isso aconteceu. Ainda que os livros fossem muito bons, os longas foram melhores e conquistaram mais fãs. A Bula reuniu 15 indicações nesse estilo que estão disponíveis na Netflix ou no Amazon Prime Video. Entre os selecionados, estão clássicos como “A Lista de Schindler” (1993), de Steven Spielberg; e produções mais recentes, como “O Menino que Descobriu o Vento” (2019), Chiwetel Ejiofor. Os títulos estão organizados de acordo com o ano de lançamento e não seguem critérios classificatórios.

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O Menino que Descobriu o Vento (2019), Chiwetel Ejiofor

Aos 13 anos, William Kamkwamba, do Malawi, ganhou fama em seu país em 2007, ao construir uma turbina de vento geradora de energia. A região onde William morava foi assolada por uma seca que devastou a plantação de sua família. Estudando sozinho e utilizando materiais improvisados, ele criou um projeto para fornecer água encanada e eletricidade ao seu vilarejo, privilégios aos quais a população do Malawi não tinha acesso. O filme foi baseado no livro autobiográfico de Chiwetel Ejiofor, lançado em 2011.

Filhos da Esperança (2006), Alfonso Cuarón

O filme se passa em 2027, quando a infertilidade é uma ameaça real para a civilização. As mulheres não conseguem mais engravidar e o último humano a nascer acaba de morrer aos 18 anos. Nesse cenário, encontra-se Theodore, um ex-ativista desiludido e pessimista que vive em Londres. Sua ex-mulher, líder de um grupo de direitos humanos, pede que ele comande a missão que pode salvar a humanidade: proteger uma jovem mulher que milagrosamente está grávida. O longa é uma adaptação do romance “The Children of Men” (1992), de P. D. James.

Diário de uma Paixão (2004), Nick Cassavetes

Em um asilo, um idoso conta a história de amor de Noah e Allie para sua esposa. Na década de 1940, Noah, um operário, e Allie, uma moça rica, se apaixonam, mas a família da jovem proíbe o romance. Quando Noah é convocado para lutar na Segunda Guerra Mundial, Allie perde as esperanças de reencontrá-lo e fica noiva de outro homem. Mas, antes do casamento, Noah retorna para a cidade e os dois se envolvem novamente. “Diário de Uma Paixão” foi inspirado no livro homônimo de Nicholas Sparks, lançado em 1996.

O Senhor dos Anéis (Trilogia 2001 a 2003), de Peter Jackson

Localizada no mundo ficcional da Terra Média, a trilogia “O Senhor dos Anéis” segue o jovem hobbit Frodo em sua missão de destruir um anel poderoso e mágico, que precisa sumir antes de chegar às mãos de Sauron, o Senhor das Trevas. Frodo se dispõe a levar o anel até a Montanha da Perdição, único lugar onde ele poderá ser destruído. Como a jornada é perigosa, ele conta com a ajuda de oito amigos. Juntos, eles formam a Sociedade do Anel. Os longas foram inspirados na série de livros homônima de J. R. R. Tolkien e publicada em 1954.

Entrevista com o Vampiro (1994), Neil Jordan

Nascido como um senhor no século 18, Louis de Pointe du Lac é transformado em vampiro por Lestat de Lioncourt. Enquanto Leslat acredita que deu a Louis o maior presente do mundo, a imortalidade, ele sente-se condenado ao inferno e passa a vida toda em busca de um propósito. Sua única amiga inseparável é Claudia, uma vampira também transformada por Leslat. Insatisfeito com sua eterna existência, Louis conta sua história para um biógrafo. “Entrevista com o Vampiro” foi inspirado no livro homônimo de Anne Rice, lançado em 1976.

Forrest Gump — O Contador de Histórias (1994), Robert Zemeckis

Mesmo com o QI baixo, Forrest Gump nunca se sentiu desfavorecido. Por obra do acaso, ele participou de alguns dos mais importantes eventos da história dos Estados Unidos. Forrest ensinou Elvis Presley a dançar, serviu com honra no Vietnã, foi estrela de um time de futebol americano, conheceu Richard Nixon e percorreu vários estados a pé. Apesar de todas as suas experiências, ele não consegue esquecer Jenny, seu amor de infância. “Forrest Gump” foi inspirado no livro homônimo de Winston Groom, lançado em 1986.

A Lista de Schindler (1993), Steven Spielberg

Em 1939, o empresário Oskar Schindler chega à cidade de Cracóvia com a intenção de lucrar com seus negócios durante a guerra. Aproveitando sua influência dentro do partido nazista, ele consegue abrir uma fábrica de panelas e emprega judeus poloneses por serem mais baratos. Subornando o tenente Amon Göth, Schindler garante que seus empregados não sejam mandados para campos de concentração. Mas, com o avanço da guerra, a situação fica insustentável. O filme é baseado no livro homônimo de Thomas Keneally, lançado em 1982.

Tubarão (1975), Steven Spielberg

Após os restos mortais de uma jovem serem encontrados na praia da pequena cidade de Amity, todos começam a desconfiar que um tubarão está atacando nas proximidades. O chefe de polícia, Martin Brody, pede que o local seja interditado, mas o prefeito se recusa, com medo de interferir na economia. Então, Brody se une ao pescador Quint e ao cientista Matt Hooper para tentar capturar o animal. Mas, eles não sabem que se trata de um tubarão branco gigante. “Tubarão” foi inspirado num livro homônimo, de Peter Benchley, de 1974.

O Poderoso Chefão (1972), Francis Ford Coppola

Nos anos 1950, Don Vito Corleone é o chefe de uma das famílias de mafiosos mais influentes em Nova York. Virgil Sollozzo, um gângster, anuncia a Don Vito que pretende estabelecer um grande esquema de vendas de narcóticos na cidade, mas só fará isso com a permissão da família Corleone. Vito se nega a apoiá-lo e acaba sendo vítima de um atentado. Enquanto se recupera, ele pede que o filho mais velho, Sonny, assuma os negócios em seu lugar. “O Poderoso Chefão” foi baseado no livro homônimo de Mario Puzo, lançado em 1969.

Psicose (1960), Alfred Hitchcock

Após roubar 40 mil dólares da imobiliária onde trabalha, a secretária Marion Crane fica desnorteada, dirigindo sem destino pelas estradas, até chegar ao Motel Bates, um hotel decadente. Lá, ela é recepcionada pelo tímido e simpático dono do local, Norman Bates. Marion decide passar a noite no local e desaparece logo em seguida. Sem receber notícias de Marion, sua irmã, Lila Crane, decide procurá-la. O livro homônimo que inspirou o filme, escrito por Robert Bloch, foi lançado em 1959.

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O Fantástico Sr. Raposo (2009), Wes Anderson

Quando se casou, o Sr. Raposo prometeu à sua mulher, Sra. Raposa, que não iria mais roubar galinhas. Assim, ele investiu na carreira de colunista de jornal. Após 12 anos cumprindo a promessa, o Sr. Raposo cede aos instintos animais e invade as fazendas dos vizinhos Boggis, Bunce e Bean. Os roubos colocam em perigo não só o seu casamento, mas também a vida de seu filho e de seus amigos. Irritados, os fazendeiros resolvem armar um plano para pegar o ladrão de galinhas. O filme é baseado no livro infantil de Roald Dahl, publicado em 1970.

O Clube da Luta (1999), David Fincher

Jack é um jovem executivo cansado de sua vida monótona. Após voltar de uma viagem, ele descobre que houve uma explosão em seu apartamento. Sem ter a quem pedir ajuda, ele vai morar com Tyler, um homem que conheceu durante a viagem. Para extravasar a raiva, Tyler convida Jack para uma luta. Eles começam a brigar frequentemente e as lutas atraem outros homens. Assim, nasce o Clube da Luta, uma organização anarquista e violenta. O longa é baseado no livro homônimo de Chuck Palahniuk, lançado em 1996.

Trainspotting, Sem Limites (1996), Danny Boyle

O filme acompanha Renton, um jovem usuário de heroína que vive no subúrbio de Edimburgo, na Escócia. Ele leva uma vida despreocupada, dividindo-se entre o namoro com a adolescente Diane e os encontros com seus outros amigos viciados: Sick Boy, um imoral desenhista de HQs; Tommy, um atleta responsável que acaba se desvirtuando; Spud, um rapaz ingênuo e de bom coração; e Begbie, intempestivo e violento. “Trainspotting” é baseado no livro homônimo de Irvine Welsh, de1993.

Jurassic Park (1993), Steven Spielberg

John Hammond, um milionário, cria um parque temático habitado por dinossauros clonados a partir de DNA pré-histórico. Os paleontólogos Alan Grant, Ellie Sattler e o matemático Ian Malcolm fazem parte do seleto grupo escolhido para visitar o local em primeira mão. Hammond garante a todos que os animais não oferecem perigo, mas após uma queda de energia, os dinossauros saem de suas celas e caçam os humanos. O filme é inspirado na ficção científica homônima de Michael Crichton, lançada em 1990.

Era Uma Vez na América (1984), Sergio Leone

O filme acompanha a história de quatro amigos de ascendência judaica que crescem cometendo pequenos crimes nas ruas do Lower East Side, em Nova York. Os crimes vão assumindo maiores proporções, eles se tornam importantes mafiosos e acabam rivalizando. Com o passar do tempo, apenas um dos gângsteres sobrevive. Então, ele volta ao bairro para descobrir o que realmente aconteceu com os outros. “Era Uma Vez na América” foi inspirado no livro “The Hoods” (1953), de Harry Grey.

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