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Books to films - a bad idea!
I Am Legend (S.F. Masterworks)I Am Legend (S.F. Masterworks) by Richard Matheson
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A intelligent and disturbing book that...
I Am Legend [2007]I Am Legend [2007]
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.....made a perfectly fine film....but its a hollywood blockbuster - its just not clever. Will Smith is good but it'll be disapointing if you liked the book....
Northern Lights (Golden Compass) (His Dark Materials) (His Dark Materials)Northern Lights (Golden Compass) (His Dark Materials) (His Dark Materials) by Philip Pullman
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I have to say I thought the book a little overhyped....but it has some really nice ideas......
The Golden Compass [2007]The Golden Compass [2007]
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...none of which really work in the film - what's clever in the book seems a little tacky in the film, plus the book's ending is MUCH better than the film's. Maybe the next will be better?
The Story of Doctor Dolittle (Red Fox Classics)The Story of Doctor Dolittle (Red Fox Classics) by Hugh Lofting
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Brilliantly magical book about the Dr who decided to treat animals not people.......
Dr. Dolittle [1998] (REGION 1) (NTSC)Dr. Dolittle [1998] (REGION 1) (NTSC)
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...made into the usual Eddie Murphy vehicle - I'm pretty sure Dr Dolittle didn't think fart jokes were funny (The original film on the other hand...genius!)
Memoirs of a GeishaMemoirs of a Geisha by Arthur Golden
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An interesting (fictional) personal history made.....
Memoirs of a Geisha [2005]Memoirs of a Geisha [2005]
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....a slightly random, empty film - very strange ''fashion show'' sequence . Does have its good bits though