Movies Adapted from Novels That Ended up Being Better Than the Book

Stardust (2007)

Although there are significant plot differences between the movie and Neil Gaiman’s 1999 novel, Stardust maintains its storybook feel through Ian McKellen’s narration. Lending a visual element to the adventurous aspect of the novel invites the audience to lean into the fantasy.

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