Thursday Movie Picks #12: Movies adapted from a Young Adult Novel

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Thursday Movie Picks series returns with a new episode. This week, the theme is Movies adapted from a Young Adult Novel, a new hype in the heyday of cinemas. Still hosted Wandering through the Shelves Blog, this series calls upon all fellow bloggers to join this event by visiting the main page here.

Harry Potter started the hype around a decade ago; then other franchises came to flood the screen every year. Some survived but some failed, but let me present three of them that attract me more than the others. Shoot!

01. The Perks of Being A Wallflower

Among all the best YA novel adaptations, this Stephen Chbosky’s adaptation of his novel is always satisfying. Led by strong performances by the three young starlets—Logan Lerman, Emma Watson, and Ezra Miller—this film beautifully wraps all teenage angst, happiness, spirit, and drama in a whole movie full of colors and excitement. Adolescence can never be this natural!

02. Norwegian Wood

Norwegian Wood is a good story of lonesome by Haruki Murakami which is translated into an atmospheric, moody film by Anh Hung Tran. The plot has never shown any significance of a YA adaptation; but the core of everything in Norwegian Wood is the coming of age tragedy. I always love that this adaptation captures the beauty of the novel and projects it into some mesmerizing spectacles; with acting from Kenichi Matsuyama and Rinko Kikuchi in disclosing the secret of loneliness.

03. The Spectacular Now

Perhaps, Shailene Woodley’s best performance to date and Miles Teller’s second-best performance are mutually reflected by this adaptation of Tim Tharp’s coming of age novel. The Spectacular Now honestly uncovers troubled American teenagers’ angst in a bleak and palpable way (although, some bleaker truths were kept tightly on the deleted scene) through a sweet, adorable romance that always makes me think of it. The best part of this film is, definitely, the bewitching script written by Scott Neustadter and Michael H. Weber, but what animates it is, obviously, Woodley and Teller’s stellar chemistry.

 

20 responses to “Thursday Movie Picks #12: Movies adapted from a Young Adult Novel”

  1. Myerla Avatar
    Myerla

    Haven’t seen any of these, heard nothing but positive things about The Spectacular Now and Perks of Being a Wallflower. However, I remember my dad’s friend saying he hated Norwegian Wood, haha. Guess I’ll have to check it out myself.

    Good choices.

    1. Paskalis Damar AK Avatar
      Paskalis Damar AK

      The Spectacular Now and The Perks of Being A Wallflower are all sweet entries to depressing matters. Perhaps, Norwegian Wood isn’t everyone’s movie—looks so arthouse and too moody. Thanks for stopping by!

  2. Jenna and Allie (@FlickChicksBlog) Avatar
    Jenna and Allie (@FlickChicksBlog)

    Oh, great choices! The Perks of Being a Wallflower is the only one I know out of the three (which I loved!) but the others sound really interesting!
    – Allie

    1. Paskalis Damar AK Avatar
      Paskalis Damar AK

      It was a very enticing way of storytelling! Thanks for stopping by

  3. Andrew Avatar
    Andrew

    I’ve only seen Spectacular Now, but I really want to see the other two. I had Norwegian Wood (no idea that was a young adult novel) on my Netflix instant queue forever, but kept putting it off. I should find it again.

    1. Paskalis Damar AK Avatar
      Paskalis Damar AK

      I dont think Norwegian Wood is a certain YA novel, but I think it has the shade of it.

      1. Wandering through the Shelves Avatar
        Wandering through the Shelves

        Yep I don’t think Norwegian Wood is YA either. Like Andrew it’s been on my queue for a while too.

        1. Paskalis Damar AK Avatar
          Paskalis Damar AK

          Yes, but it has the shade of it 🙂

  4. keziarhh Avatar
    keziarhh

    Norwegian Wood is the only film I haven’t watched from the list.
    I absolutely love Perks of Being a Wallflower. That film introduced me to David Bowie.

    1. Paskalis Damar AK Avatar
      Paskalis Damar AK

      David Bowie, interesting! Go watch it, too

  5. Jay Avatar
    Jay

    Miles Teller was excellent in The Spectacular Now. Loved Bob Odenkirk in it too – and Jennifer Jason Leigh!

    1. Paskalis Damar AK Avatar
      Paskalis Damar AK

      Agree with that! Brie Larson is good as well!

  6. Big Screen Small Words Avatar
    Big Screen Small Words

    Norwegian Wood has been in my watch list for the longest time. I’m currently reading the book so the movie would have to wait. I liked Ezra Miller and Logan Lerman in Perks, though I wasn’t much of a fan of the adaptation. Spectacular Now boasts great performances from Teller and Woodley. Nice picks!

    1. Paskalis Damar AK Avatar
      Paskalis Damar AK

      I think all of my picks emanating great performances of the leads! Thanks for stopping by!

  7. joelnox Avatar
    joelnox

    Perks is on my to see list and has certainly proved itself popular today. Never heard of Norwegian Wood, I’ll have to look into it. Sorry I hated Spectacular Now so, so very much.

    1. Paskalis Damar AK Avatar
      Paskalis Damar AK

      That’d OK. You’re entitled to your opinion.
      Anyway, thanks for stopping by!!

  8. Kevin Avatar
    Kevin

    These are my kinds of picks! Love Perks, which is probably the best “teen movie” ever made. Great book! Same with Spectacular Now, which made my list. Both of those movies just cut right to the core of me. The other one I’ve never even heard of but the title alone is intriguing.

    1. Paskalis Damar AK Avatar
      Paskalis Damar AK

      Glad that you mutually love the picks!

  9. Wendell Avatar
    Wendell

    I’ve only seen “Perks” and I love it. I keep meaning to see “The Spectacular Now,” just keep putting it off. Never heard of “Norwegian Wood,” but sounds like a very interesting flick. Great choices!

    1. Paskalis Damar AK Avatar
      Paskalis Damar AK

      Thanks! You ought to check the others, too

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