5 films that succeeded in adapting the book to the screen and 5 that failed

Some books succeed in the film adaptation, others fail. Welcome to MsMojo, and today we're counting down our picks for the movies that were as good – or better – than the books they were based on, and the adaptations that brought book lovers out of the cinema. Our countdown includes “Artemis Fowl,” “A Wrinkle in Time,” “The Social Network” and more! Which film adaptation do YOU think was better than the book? Let us know in the comments!

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