10 Times Hollywood Failed To Adapt World Cinema

10. Alita: Battle Angel

This is a classic case of trying to fit its source material into one feature-length film. 2019's Alita: Battle Angel failed to make anyone care about the plot, unlike the original Battle Angel.

Now, this is not to say Robert Rodriguez failed entirely in this adaptation of Yukito Kishiro’s manga and subsequent film. The visuals are spectacular, and the performances from Rosa Salazar and Christoph Waltz are as strong as ever. But don’t go into this expecting the depth of the original story, which was serialised in nine manga tankōbon over five years.

Watch for the eye-catching visuals and acting, but be sure to check out the original.