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Read the book? Now watch the film.
Celebrate World Book Day with these films based on international novels.
The Beach
Leonardo di Caprio plays Richard, a chronic liar and cheat,
who whilst travelling in Thailand seeks a hidden paradise - he finds it but
how long will it be before there is trouble in paradise? Based on the
Alex Garland novel this film has everything from romance and sharks attacks to
drugs.
Click here for copies of The Beach
Bridget Jones's Diary
Single thirty something Bridget drinking too much alcohol and
smoking too wants a man. Her interfering mother exacerbates her chances
of looking for love. Renee Zellweger, takes Helen Fielding's creation,
spices it with added humour and brings off a riotous performance supported by
Hugh Grant and Colin Firth.
Click here for copies of Bridget Jones's Diary
Bridget Jones: The Edge of Reason
We join Bridget again for more romantic
highs and lows in search of her ideal man. However, this time things
get more serious as Bridget is imprisoned in Thailand.
Click here for copies of Bridget Jones: The Edge of Reason
Brokeback Mountain
Based on the Annie Proulx novel - this amazing and touching
story of two cowboys and their relationship will have you reaching for the
hankies! Jake Gyllenhaal and Heath Ledger are inspired in their roles.
Click here for copies of Brokeback Mountain
Out of Africa
Winner of 7 academy awards this Sydney Pollack adaptation of
Karen Blixen's novel is fantastic. Meryl Streep plays Baroness Karen
Blixen - the film follows her disastrous experience as a coffee plantation
owner in Kenya after World War One. The unhappiness of being married to
her womanising husband is only alleviated by her distant yet intense
relationship with adventurer Denis Hatton, played by Robert Redford.
Wonderful story, beautiful scenery and fabulous score.
Click here for copies of Out of Africa
A Room with a View
A Merchant Ivory classic based on E M Forster's novel.
An excellent film - well directed, with a cast of British greats, such as
Maggie Smith, Daniel Day-Lewis, Helena Bonham Carter and Julian Sands.
The excellent cinematography shows the beautiful scenery, particularly in
Italy, at it's best. There is something for everyone in this film -
comedy, romance, social commentary and the blossoming of a young woman.
Click here for copies of Room with a View (Video only)
Shipping News
Set in Nova Scotia the all star cast of Kevin Spacey, Judi
Dench, Cate Blanchett and Julianne Moore bring this Annie Proulx novel to
life. Quoyle, placed by Spacey, is one of life's losers, his wife leaves
him taking their child when she realises he has no money. This prompts
his move to Newfoundland to start again - here he starts to rebuild his life.
Click here for copies of Shipping News
Page last updated: 1st March 2007
