The article ranks comedy films adapted from books, arguing that successful adaptations can preserve a story’s core while improving its humour, characters and cinematic impact.

– The Devil Wears Prada (2006) is placed tenth, praised for Meryl Streep’s Oscar-nominated performance and its polished adaptation of Lauren Weisberger’s novel.
– Mrs. Doubtfire (1993) is ninth, with Robin Williams’s energetic performance balancing broad comedy with family drama.
– The list highlights adaptations ranging from coming-of-age stories to family comedies, including films such as Silver Linings Playbook and The Princess Bride.