Top 5 Movies Inspired by the Works of Legendary Charles Dickens
OFTEN LAUDED AS THE GREATEST NOVELIST OF THE VICTORIAN era AND THE WORLD'S BEST-KNOWN FICTIONAL CHARACTERS CREATOR, CHARLES DICKENS HAS WRITTEN SOME SPLENDID WORKS. ONE OF THE BEST OF THEM IS "A CHRISTMAS CAROL". THERE ARE A MULTIPLE FILMS/SERIES BASED ON DICKENS' WRITINGS. CHECK OUT THE FOLLOWING STORY TO KNOW ABOUT THESE FILMS BASED ON DICKENS' ADAPTATIONS.
The Personal History Of David Copperfield
The 2019 drama directed by Armando Iannucci is the most fun and modernized adaptation of Dicken's novel. Dev Patel was absolutely magnificent in the lead role of David Copperfield, incorporating dirty humor and delightful character actors.
Scrooge
The 1970 adaptation of Charles' Christmas Carol is quite different from the original one. The deviated storyline portraying Scrooge as a singer with beautiful musical numbers and a stunning performance from Albert Finney stole the show at that time.
Great Expectations
Starring Douglas Booth and Gillian Anderson, the 2011 miniseries, Great Expectations earned four Emmy Awards for its artistic visuals and production design. The story of the drama is quite close to the original book.
Scrooged
Ebenezer Scrooge, a serious character, played by comedic prodigy Bill Murray, is definitely a treat to watch. However, Scrooge has used a reference to a miser man in this 1998 film, Murray portrayed a wildly successful television executive.
A Christmas Carol
The 1951 adaptation of Charles Dickens' novel is one of the best ones and is true to the original novel in the best way. Alastair Sim as Scrooge in the film had great screen presence and performance.