Famous films and cartoons that unexpectedly have a literary source (16 photos)
A famous movie based on a book? What's so unexpected? Yes, sounds strange, given that most films have a literary original source. But this hardly applies to Die Hard, a horror movie. "Jaws", comedy melodrama "Mrs. Doubtfire" and "Shrek". It's already like the creations of talented screenwriters, not writers. It's true... Yes? It's hard to believe, but even these films are based on books! Let's let's see what other popular films and cartoons, which, to a huge Surprise were filmed based on the books.
"Mrs. Doubtfire" (1993) 
The film is based on the 1987 novel Madame Doubtfire by Anne Fine. You've probably never heard of him.
"Die Hard" (1988) 
The film is based on the 1979 novel Nothing Lasts Forever by Roderick Thorpe.
"Shrek" (2001) 
The cartoon is based on the children's book of the same name by William Steig, dedicated to the anti-social cannibal.
"Who Framed Roger Rabbit" (1988) 
The plot is based on the 1981 novel Who Censored Roger Rabbit? Gary Wolf.
"How to Train Your Dragon" (2010) 
The cartoon is based on the books of the British children's writer Cressida Cowell. She wrote thirteen books in total. Each of them is a memoir by Hiccup the Bloodthirsty Karasik III about his childhood.
"First Wives Club" (1996) 
The comedy was based on the novel The First Wives Club by Olivia Goldsmith, which was published in 1992.
"Jumanji" (1995) 
In 1981, Chris Van Allsburg wrote an amazing book about an enchanted game called Jumanji. She formed the basis popular movie.
"Princess Diaries" (2001) 
The film is based on the 2000 novel The Princess Diaries by Meg Cabot.
"Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs" (2009) 
The cartoon is based on the children's book of the spouses Judy and Ron Barrett, released in 1982.
The Devil Wears Prada 2006 
The comedy-drama was based on a book by Lauren Weisberger published in 2003.
"Great Mouse Detective" (1986) 
The cartoon about the detective mouse was based on a series of stories children's writer Eve Titus, published from 1958 to 1982.
"Legally Blonde" (2001) 
The novel by Amanda Brown, released in 2001, inspired Robert Luketic to create a popular comedy.
"Parent Trap" (1998) 
The script of the film is based on the book "Double Lottery" by Erich Kestner, who published it back in 1949.
"Freaky Friday" (2003) 
The plot is based on the book Freaky Friday by Mary Rogers, published in 1972.
"Jaws" (1975) 
A horror film about a bloodthirsty shark was born thanks to novel of the same name by Peter Benchley, which was released in 1974.
"Big and kind giant" (2016) 
A thrilling adventure film based on the 1982 novel by Roald Dahl.
