Essential Seven Movies Better Than The Books That They Are Based On

On July 15th, Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince opens nationwide. When it comes to the Harry Potter film adaptations, most hardcore Potter fans and casual readers alike agree on one simple fact: the books are better. Sure, the movies are fun and extremely well-cast, but many fans prefer to dive into the more detailed and epic books. Though we could probably make a strong case for the adaptation of Prisoner of Azkaban, we’ll agree with this assessment. However, it got us thinking: Are there movies out there that surpass the original source material? The short answer is “yes,” there are, and here are the essential seven:

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