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For Hollywood, books can be one the best places to find inspiration for a new film. However, the written word does not always get translated onto the big screen so nicely. This week we are taking a look at some of those book-to-movie adaptations that did not quite go to plan leaving audiences disappointed.            

The novel “On Chesil Beach” was written by British writer Ian McEwan back in 2007. The book did very well and was even chosen for the 2007 Booker Prize shortlist. In 2017, director Dominic Cooke decided to bring the love story to life on the big screen with actors Saoirse Ronan and Billy Howle. The film was heavily criticised even down to the actors make-up.

Writer Louis de Bernières’s novel “Captain Corelli’s Mandolin” was a big literary success in the 90s. In 2001 the film version was made with director John Madden at the helm. Even the casting of two of the biggest actors of the time, Nicholos Cage and Penélope Cruz, couldn’t save it. Critics went to town on the film claiming it had lost all traces of the novel’s heart and soul with the lead actors lacking chemistry.

In other news this week, turn to our Fitness pages to read about how to up your walking game to get fitter faster. According to an exercise scientist, the popular goal of hitting 10,000 steps a day is more effective if we increase our walking speed. Apparently walking with more enthusiasm has huge benefits on our blood glucose and blood sugar.