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Sabrina the Teenage Witch (1996)
Show vs Movie
I think the previous comments can be explained by some clarification. Sabrina, the Teenage Witch the movie came first. Given the popularity of the movie, a TV show spawned off of it (much the same as what happened with Buffy, the movie was first) and the cast changes and other changes were made. I liked the series, but it's important to note that since Sabrina was already popular by that point because of the movie, the series had the opportunity to be much more polished and complete. Taken with that in mind, it's much easier to enjoy the movie as the delightful first romp through the Sabrina world that it is, rather than comparing to the much-improved later works.
Pride and Prejudice (1995)
A classic
Pride and Prejudice has been my favorite Jane Austen novel since I was 12 years old, and even now 12 years later, it's still one of my favorite novels ever. I was extremely pleased with this adaptation of the book. While not every single detail isn't exactly like the book, the miniseries captures the spirit of the book perfectly. To be frank, an exact replica would get boring. Some things in the book just couldn't be translated word for word and scene for scene into a film, and still keep the interest of the audience at large.
Overall, I think it was an excellent adaptation of the novel and I watch at least twice a month.
Queen of the Damned (2002)
Horrible adaptation of a great movie
I've always thought if you're going to do an adaptation of a book, you should at least *try* to keep to the original idea.
This movie chopped up The Vampire Lestat and The Queen of the Damned, ran them through a washing machine, then just stuck it all together again, sawing off edges that didn't match to make it fit.
The characters were horribly flat. The plot was non-existent. I regret actually sitting through this movie, but at least I didn't waste time seeing it at a theater.