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RANKED! The 20 Best Film Adaptations of the 21st Century

There’s nothing better than a good book…except an excellent film adaptation of that same book. Whether the tale started in short story, novel, or non-fiction form, seeing our favorite characters dominate the big screen is even more satisfying than reading the story all over again. Though some might suggest books are going by the wayside, these films from the last two decades prove that Hollywood still scans the shelves for narratives worth cinematic interpretation. These are the 20 best film adaptations of the 21st century, ranked!

Cover Photo: Paramount Pictures

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