I would say 'Crazy Rich Asians' is a great recent adaptation. It brought Kevin Kwan's novel about the rich Asian families to the big screen in a colorful and fun way. The movie also did a good job of representing Asian culture. 'A Star Is Born' is another one. It was a remake but still a great adaptation of the original story. Lady Gaga and Bradley Cooper had amazing chemistry and the music in the movie was great too.
One of the top recent ones is 'Little Women'. Greta Gerwig's adaptation was fresh and engaging. It brought out the different personalities of the March sisters really well. Also, 'Joker' was a very interesting take on the character from the Batman comics. It was more of a character study and Joaquin Phoenix's performance was outstanding. It was based on the concept of the character from the comics, which can be considered as a form of novel - like origin.
One recent one is 'Dune'. Frank Herbert's novel was adapted into a visually impressive movie. Another is 'Where the Crawdads Sing'. Delia Owens' novel was made into a film that was quite popular. 'The Woman in the Window' is also a recent novel to film adaptation.
In recent years, 'Arrival' has been highly regarded. It was adapted from a short story and presented a very unique take on communication with aliens. The film was thought - provoking and visually stunning. Another one is 'Call Me by Your Name', which beautifully adapted the short story into a coming - of - age love story set in Italy, with great performances and a wonderful atmosphere. 'The Shape of Water' also stands out. Adapted from a short story, it told a strange yet heartwarming love story between a woman and a sea creature.
A recent great adaptation is 'The Handmaid's Tale' series. It takes Margaret Atwood's novel and turns it into a very relevant and disturbing look at a dystopian society. The visuals are striking, and the acting, especially Elisabeth Moss as Offred, is superb. It really delves deep into the themes of female oppression and resistance.
Recently, 'Bitter Root' has had a great adaptation. It has a great art style that showcases the Harlem Renaissance - era setting and the story of a family of monster hunters. 'Lumberjanes' is another good one. The graphic novel adaptation is full of fun, adventure, and girl - power. It has a colorful and energetic art style that matches the light - hearted yet exciting story. And 'The Wicked + The Divine' is also a great recent adaptation. It has a very stylish art style and tells an interesting story about gods reincarnating as humans every ninety years.
In recent years, the 'David Copperfield' adaptation (2019) has been highly praised. It had a fresh take on the classic story while still maintaining the heart of Dickens' work. The modern - day feel to it made it accessible to a new generation, yet it didn't lose the Victorian charm.
One of the most critically acclaimed is 'The Godfather'. The film adaptation of Mario Puzo's novel is considered a masterpiece. It has great acting, a compelling story about the Corleone crime family and amazing cinematography. Another is 'One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest'. The movie did a superb job of bringing Ken Kesey's novel to life, with Jack Nicholson's iconic performance.
I think 'Gerald's Game' was a very good recent adaptation. It was a challenging story to adapt, as much of it takes place in one room with a woman handcuffed to a bed. But the movie managed to build tension and horror effectively, just like the book.
The 1995 'Sense and Sensibility' is a great one. It had a wonderful cast and really showed the contrast between the two sisters. Also, 'Pride and Prejudice' (2005) is very popular. It had a very romantic feel. 'Emma' (1996) too. Gwyneth Paltrow was a perfect Emma Woodhouse.
I think 'The Silence of the Lambs' is an excellent adaptation. It took Thomas Harris's terrifying novel and made it into a suspenseful and unforgettable movie. Jodie Foster as Clarice Starling and Anthony Hopkins as Hannibal Lecter were both brilliant. 'Harry Potter' series also deserves a mention. It brought the magical world of Hogwarts and the beloved characters from J.K. Rowling's novels to a global audience, with great attention to detail in the sets, costumes and special effects.
The following are the rankings of some novels in recent years: 1. Battle Through the Heavens-Heavenly Silkworm Potato 2. Douluo Continent-Tang Family's Third Young Master 3 "Choosing the Heavens"-Tricky 4 " Full Time Expert "-Butterfly Blue 5 "Celebrating Years"-Tricky 6. The Legend of Mortal Cultivation-Forgotten Words 7 " Battle Frenzy "-Heavenly Silkworm Potato 8 Martial Force-Gu Man 9 " Lord Snow Eagle "-An Outsider 10 "Sword Comes"-Beacon Fire Playing with the Vassals These novels were well received by the readers, with deep character creation, rich plots and exciting battle scenes.