“Friends” is the next tv show up on the film adaptation block. I say, no thanks. The world doesn’t need to see six neurotic New Yorkers on the big screen. Wasn’t ten seasons enough?

This news really got me thinking about the value of movies based on tv shows. Are they ever good (or necessary)? I definitely could have lived without the Sex and the City movie. Get Smart didn’t get such good reviews, so there’s more evidence against the notion. Can you even name five decent films in this category?

I’m racking my brain and these are the only shows I could find:

Superman: The Movie (1978)
The Muppet Movie (1980)

Star Trek: The Wrath of Khan (1982) (‘Khan’ is the best sequel ever!!!)
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles (1990)
Batman (1989)

The Fugitive (1993)

Top Animated Adaptations:
The Simpsons Movie (2007)
Care Bears Movie (1985)
The Jetsons: The Movie (1990)

I had to really stretch the tv show definition. Did I miss anything? Leave a comment with whatever’s missing from the list.