Whenever a book is turned into a film, critics respond in one of two ways: they either love it or hate it. There have been occasions where the film gets its spot on and other times they miss the mark. Here are three films that didn’t get it quite right:

The Housemaid

2025, Director: Paul Feig One of the key differences between the two is Enzo’s role. In the book we learn about him and his background while in the film he plays a less central role in the plot.

Another key difference is Millie and Andrew’s time in the attic. In the book, Millie is sent to the attic for leaving some books lying on the table whereas in the film it's because she breaks some plates that hold sentimental value. She then has to use the pieces to cut her stomach rather than balancing books on it until she’s bruised.

On the other hand, Millie was a little nicer to Andrew in the film - only asking for one tooth rather than several and chose not to avoid him for days.

Wuthering Heights

2026, Director: Emerald Fennell It’s safe to say that Emerald Fennell’s interpretation of Emily Bronte’s gothic didn’t please everyone.

Firstly, the film only focuses on the first half of the novel, ending the story after Cathy’s death and misses Heathcliff dedicating his life to torturing those around him. With the second half missing, it also removed the supernatural elements that were found in the book.

Another big complaint from fans came when the ages of the characters were changed. In the book, Heathcliff and Catherine are around seven when their story begins. They marry at 17 and Cathy dies after childbirth when she’s 18, which was fitting for 1801 as lifespans were shorter.

However in the film, Fennell opted to age the pair, with their characters being in their late 20s and early 30s instead. Perhaps it could be to do with Margot Robbie asking to play the character?

The Devil Wears Prada

2006. Director: David Frankel In 2006 Laura Weisberger’s iconic novel was turned into a film that many know and love. There’s even an upcoming sequel being released this year. Whilst the film follows the book fairly closely, the most significant difference is Andy’s personality.

On screen, Andy is focused on becoming a journalist - she’s polite, quiet and a hard-working assistant to Miranda Priestly. But on paper, Andy is a strong-willed woman who comes across somewhat snobby and also loves to drink and swear.

The other main difference is how the two stories end. In the film, Andy leaves Miranda and quits her job after learning what her boss did to her colleague Nigel. However, in the book, Andy learns of her best friend Lily (who’s missing in the film)’s car accident but still decides to stay in Paris. It’s at this moment Andy notices how similar she’s become to Miranda and ultimately decides it’s time to turn her life around, reflecting on what she’s learnt in the past year.