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1. Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone Based on: Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone by J.K. Rowling Banned for: promoting witchcraft Why to watch: Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone is just plain magic. It's fun, has spectacular effects, and creates a cinematic world powerful enough to rival Star Wars. |
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2. Easy A Based on: The Scarlet Letter by Nathaniel Hawthorne Banned for: pornography and obscenity Why to Watch: Easy A is a classic coming-of-age story that gives new life to an old tale. It's funny, sweet, and packs a punch. |
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3. Gone with the Wind Based on: Gone with the Wind by Margaret Mitchell Banned for: racist language and depiction of slavery Why to Watch: Well, Clark Gable as Rhett Butler mostly - amiright? Seriously, though, this one's intense. It's a roller coaster ride you've gotta take at least once. |
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4. Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring Based on: Lord of the Rings by J.R.R Tolkien Banned for: being anti-Christian Why to Watch: This is one seriously epic series. If you've got the time, watch the entire uncut version of the trilogy. The world-building is on a whole other level. |
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5. The Hunger Games Based on: The Hunger Games by Suzanne Collins Banned for: anti-family, violence, and just about everything else Why to Watch: Who doesn't love a dystopia? Add a kick-ass female protagonist, a rebellion, and the tiniest dash of teen angst and you've got a massive winner. |
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6. One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest Based on: One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest by Ken Kesey Banned for: pornography, glorifying criminal activity, and a whole bunch more Why to Watch: One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest is one hell of an emotional ride. It takes a hard look at the reality of mental illness but is so funny at the same time it will leave your sides aching. |
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7. The Golden Compass Based on: Northern Lights by Philip Pullman Banned for: anti-Christian Why to Watch: The Golden Compass is pure fantastical genius. It's a mini-epic that never got the full series it deserved. |
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8. The Witches Based on: The Witches by Roald Dahl Banned for: its negative portrayal of women Why to Watch: This is one insanely fun movie. As the hubs says, "It's scarily entertaining." |
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9. The Da Vinci Code Based on: The Da Vinci Code by Dan Brown Banned for: anti-Christian (of course) Why to Watch: Mystery, puzzles, lies, and deceit. This is one of those flicks that'll keep you on the edge of your seat the whole time. |
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10.The Great Gatsby Based on: The Great Gatsby by F. Scott Fitzgerald Banned for: language and sexual references Why to Watch: All the glam and glitz of the Roaring Twenties - plus a little Leo on the side. Oh, yeah... there might be a heartbreaking love story in there, too. |
This list isn't exhaustive, of course, but they're my favourites. What are yours?
