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December 3, 2008 1:37:14 AM CST



Top Book-to-Movie Misfires

Posted May 4, 08 11:18 AM CDT in Arts & Living 

(Newser) – With warm weather comes the usual wave of summer blockbusters, but sometimes the best story is buried in a book. Entertainment Weekly lists 23 disappointing adaptations, including:

  1. The Da Vinci Code: An utter lack of chemistry between Tom Hanks and Audrey Tautou and an uber-creepy Silas (Paul Bettany) made this sure thing a misfire.

  1. The Golden Compass: The effects delivered visual punch, but the adaptation reduced most of the religion-questioning undertones into family-friendly fluff.
  2. Memoirs of a Geisha: Despite the knockout cast, a hyper-Hollywood makeover stripped this rag-to-riches story of its authenticity.
  3. Troy: With a simplified plot and an unwavering focus on Brad Pitt’s bronzed pecs, this war story was more cartoon than classic.
To see the complete list, click the link below.  

Source Entertainment Weekly

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Not even Nicole Kidman could save the lackluster movie version of "The Golden Compass."   (Getty Images)
Lack of co-star chemistry contributed to a disappointing adaptation of "The Divinci Code," says Entertainment Weekly wrier Youyoung Lee.   (Getty Images)
"Memoirs of a Geisha" may have been magical as a novel, but onscreen something's lost in translation, says Youyoung Lee of Entertainment Weekly.   (KRT Photos)
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