![12 Massive Book-to-Movie Adaptation Fails](https://townsquare.media/site/442/files/2019/08/CoverFINAL.png?w=980&q=75)
12 Massive Book-to-Movie Adaptation Fails
The recent release of the trailer for Greta Gerwig’s adaptation of Little Women leaves us with so much to look forward to. Having seen its fair share of movie adaptations, the 2019 version alludes to strong female characters and a well-balanced narrative. With an all-star cast and a capable director, Little Women has all the promises of a successful page-to-screen adaptation.
This is good news, considering most literary adaptations fall completely flat. Often times, filmmakers struggle with the balance of staying true to the source material while adding their own creative visions to the mix. Here are 12 of the weakest book-to-movie adaptations that missed the mark.
More From WFNT
![The Most Disturbing Disneyland Attractions](http://townsquare.media/site/442/files/2019/08/mr-toad-wild-ride.jpeg?w=980&q=75)
![Ready to Count Some Cash? Your Chance to Win up to $5,000 is Coming Sept. 12](http://townsquare.media/site/47/files/2019/08/GettyImages-968873640.jpg?w=980&q=75)
![Remember When Michael Moore Tried to Get Nike to Come to Flint? [VIDEO]](http://townsquare.media/site/47/files/2019/09/Nike.jpg?w=980&q=75)
![Michigan Woman Buys iPhone Online, Gets Bars of Soap Instead](http://townsquare.media/site/47/files/2019/09/iphone-soap.jpg?w=980&q=75)
![Mt. Morris Fire Chief Posts Rant After Wednesday’s Fatal Crash](http://townsquare.media/site/47/files/2019/09/Screen-Shot-2019-09-06-at-8.27.09-AM.png?w=980&q=75)
![6 Things You Need To Know About Michigan’s Ban on Flavored E-Cigarettes](http://townsquare.media/site/47/files/2019/09/GettyImages-1158295552.jpg?w=980&q=75)
![A High School Is Being Built in Michigan to Protect Kids from Shootings](http://townsquare.media/site/47/files/2019/09/Screen-Shot-2019-09-05-at-8.42.18-AM.png?w=980&q=75)
![A Michigan Police Station Shared the Story of ‘Dumpster Ted’](http://townsquare.media/site/47/files/2019/09/Screen-Shot-2019-09-04-at-8.30.08-AM.png?w=980&q=75)
![Kroger, Walmart Asks Customers to Not Open-Carry Guns in their Stores](http://townsquare.media/site/47/files/2019/09/GettyImages-98551912.jpg?w=980&q=75)