Book first or movie first?
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Book first or movie first?
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Good point. When I read "Runaway Jury" I thought that the ending was fantastic, but then I saw the movie. The ending was completely different and not nearly as good. If I saw the movie first, I probably would not have read the book.TimeKeeperApprentice wrote:I would read the book first. I would get the book because you get to see the entire original story. When you see the movie after you get{and read} the book the director sometimes rewrite the some of the story. Either way is okay but I would prefer to read the book so your imagination could take off =D
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If I watch a movie first, I have no interest in reading the book even if I like the movie.
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Shutter Island was one where I saw the movie first & was so frustrated with the ending I had to get the book immediately.
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My preference is to read the book first because so much has to be omitted in the movie & it's just one guys version of the book anyway. If I've already read the book then I can give out about how they ruined another good book!
Shutter Island was one where I saw the movie first & was so frustrated with the ending I had to get the book immediately.
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That is absolutely true of me also. I could not read The Client even though I really enjoyed the movie. Same goes with PS I love you. I think the only instance that I have been able to read the book(s) after first having watched the movie(s) was Lord of the Rings.Scott wrote: If I watch a movie first, I have no interest in reading the book even if I like the movie.
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That's one thing I try to avoid when it comes to reading books that have movies based on them! I always prefer my own interpretation and image of a character and the actors never match up, just imo.love_aud wrote:Always the book. I'll look up the movie first to get like the character pictures in my head, but always book first
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