Why it's better than the book: Author Anthony Burgess initially distrusted director Stanley Kubrick for the film, but was in the end pleased with how it turned out. Kubrick turned the book into a cinematic masterpiece. Malcolm McDowell, who played lead character Alexander DeLarge, has turned himself into an icon for films and pop culture with his portrayal of the charismatic, sociopathic delinquent Alex. The film turned the book's strange, almost undecipherable language into something classic many of us could watch again and again.
Why it's better than the book: A masterpiece of a book managed to be surpassed by the directional power that is Stanley Kubrick, yet again! Stephen King's novel is about a family who resides in a hotel alone in winter, only to be haunted by the hotel's creepy powers, but Kubrick had managed to turn the story into something more frightening and intense with the help of Jack Nicholson's portrayal of Jack, and iconic scenes like the axe rampage (Heeeeeere's Johnny!) amongst others.
Why it's better than the book: This is a tough one to admit. The novel itself was brilliantly written, but this cult classic is indeed better than the book. Director David Fincher has adapted the book's dark and philosophical musings of author Chuck Palahniuk into a film that captures exactly what most of us were imagining when we read it. Edward Norton and Brad Pitt also star in it, which made it all the more watchable.
Why they're better than the books: Even some enthusiasts admit that the movies are better than the books. The books are long and winding, and the words were excruciatingly detailed. While the book might not be worse, the films are spectacular. They are one of the only movie series that managed to please a large population of book fans. Author J.R.R. Tolkien may have been the creator, but Peter Jackson had made them into cinematic wonders.
Why it's better than the book: When it comes to Nicholas Sparks, topping his novels with a better movie has been difficult, like the poorly done "Dear John", but "The Notebook" in 2004 is one of the best adaptations of Spark's novels, if not the best. Starring Ryan Gosling and Rachel McAdams, the concept of a poor young man and a rich young woman falling in love with a tragic twist has affected the audience in such a way that some even say it is their favourite film of all-time, thanks to director Nick Cassavetes.
Why it's better than the books: Reviews comparing the film and the book has said that the book was almost unreadable. The film has the advantage of having director David Frankel, actresses Anne Hathaway and Emily Blunt, the versatile Stanley Tucci from" The Lovely Bones" and Meryl Streep as the fantastically icy Miranda Priestly on board, resulting in a hilarious and entertaining chick flick movie to watch on any occasion.