22 Book To Movie Adaptations That Really Disappointed The Readers

20th Century Fox

"Omg, the cast fit the descriptions of the characters in the book but they changed way too much and they didn’t have to! I refused to watch the second two." –Amy Fuller

Universal Pictures

Orion Pictures

 "The book was incredibly scary and even with the great cast, the movie was not." –Melinda Wester

Warner Bros. Pictures

"The book is so good and the movie is AWFUL. It’s not even in the correct decade." –Brenda Underdahl 

The Weinstein Company

Focus Features

"I know many people love it, but the book was way better. They added an entirely new character, changed the plot, and didn’t even put in the creepy rat songs. I would really love that book to be made in a realistic format, to really show how creepy things actually are, instead of just seeming like a stylistic choice (not the reason I didn’t like the movie, but I think live-action would have had so many more opportunities)." –Hannah Godfrey 

Miramax Films

Netflix

"It was a great book!! The movie was HORRIBLE!! I read the book and was still lost in the movie!!!" –Jennifer Lee 

Loew's Inc

"I know this will be controversial, but it should be here. The characters in the book were well-defined and complex, and, although slavery was glossed over in the book, it was more clear that was the Confederate point of view, as opposed to a generally accepted fact. The movie, while a technical feat for its day, took well-defined, complex characters and turned them into two-dimensional shells, while glossing over slavery. Which is a huge disservice to the book." –Tammi Eddy

20th Century Fox

Sony Pictures Releasing

"The Dark Tower movie is by far the worst film adaptation of any book." –Liam Wilson 

Warner Bros.

"It's a good film, but it drops at least 90% of what's in the book. The book builds on character development & the history of the hotel that the film doesn't even try to do." –Mike O'Brien

Summit Entertainment

"It was atrocious, I wish they would try again. Maybe with a series." –Erika Johnston 

Buena Vista Pictures Distribution

"It was a great YA series completely watered down for the G-rated Disney crew." –Lizzie Dyer Arney

Netflix

"Fucking great book. The movie... Couldn’t even watch it." –Chris Campello

Lionsgate

"It completely busted at the box office because it diverted from the book too much." –Jesse Valdez 

Toei Company

"The novel was great. All the kids get a backstory and you give a shit about them. The film? None of that, just violence lol. Definitely watch the first so you can enjoy it for what it is, but it's a better read." –Paige Taylor

Warner Bros. Pictures

"People rave about the film, but they missed so much out from the books and it just wasn’t even half as heartbreaking" –Courtney Tregilgas

Summit Entertainment

"I liked the movie and then read the book, and found out not only that they changed a bunch, but also ruined any chance at making any sequels by changing the end of the book. I would love to see them try these books again. They deserve a second chance!" –Corey Smith 

Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures

"It's the worst movie adaptation. They took a witty, British-humour-filled story and turned it into a contrite and boring American tale. None of Becky's hilarious quips were conveyed on the silver screen. Luke Brandon was a lowly, boring executive instead of a swanky, multi-millionaire CEO. Susie the roomie had a sad storyline. While the film can be watched as a guilty pleasure chick flick, it was a huge letdown as a movie adaptation." –Jenica Lindy Schulz

Warner Bros.