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PostPosted: Sat Mar 06, 2010 10:44 am


Would you rather read the book or watch the movie?
PostPosted: Sat Mar 06, 2010 11:22 am


Depends. I'll read the book, unless if the plot drags on and gas no partcicular point, then I veer to movie. I was like that with the Lord of the Ring movies/books. The books just.. lagged on but the movies were very good. The same thing with Eragon, but I loved the book wayyy more than the movie. I couldn't even watch the first 10 minutes of it, no joke. Twilight dissappointed me too because the book was better than the movie.

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PostPosted: Mon Mar 08, 2010 10:00 am


I'm much more of a reader. I too, saw Twilight and New Moon. rolleyes They were both not what I expected but the way I see it is at least I get to see something that is based off of the books. I am currently waiting to see the first House Of Night book. They are a great series. 3nodding
PostPosted: Wed Jun 09, 2010 2:11 pm


I'd definately rather read the book. First off, I'm not too big into TV, and second, you never get all the detail and feeling from the movie that you would from the book.

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PostPosted: Wed Jun 09, 2010 2:48 pm


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I'm much more of a reader. I too, saw Twilight and New Moon. rolleyes They were both not what I expected but the way I see it is at least I get to see something that is based off of the books. I am currently waiting to see the first House Of Night book. They are a great series. 3nodding


i agree,
you can feel the whole story when you read the books but movies can leave out some of the best bits or change them.
i too cant wait to see the house of night series on screen.

take darren shans books for the vanpire's assistant, i read the three books the day before i went to see it, it didn't at all stay true too the book
PostPosted: Wed Jun 09, 2010 2:49 pm


Read then watch

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PostPosted: Wed Aug 11, 2010 1:57 pm


This really depends on the book. I usually try to do both. If the book is really boring like the one I'm reading now I would prefer the movie.
PostPosted: Wed Aug 11, 2010 2:08 pm


um, i like to read first, then watch the movie and see if it's any better. i prefer to watch movies though. even if they do leave out important details in the movie.

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PostPosted: Wed Aug 11, 2010 5:54 pm


I perfer to read the books first.Even if there is a movie I try not to watch them beause I know they're going to be disappointing.Like Blood and Chocolate.
PostPosted: Fri Aug 13, 2010 1:19 am


I prefer the books to the movies.
The movies always skip out on some of the more entertaining parts of the books or change them to make them more appealing.

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PostPosted: Fri Aug 13, 2010 9:20 am


It really depends Like if it was harry potter I would read the book because sometimes movies tend to leave out some rather imporant details
PostPosted: Fri Aug 13, 2010 9:57 am


I read more than I watch.

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PostPosted: Fri Aug 13, 2010 10:20 am


I prefer the book, because it's easier to put yourself into the role of the main character. It's much easier to relate to them. When you watch a movie, the person playing the role is obviously themselves, and it's a lot harder to put yourself into it.

I do love seeing movies that I've read the books too though. I think the Harry Potter movies have done quite a good job. The Twilight series...ugh. I love the books, but I simply just cannot stand the movies. Queen of the Damned pissed me off beyond all hell, as they didn't even include nor mention Maharets twin, Makare. The other Vampire Chronicle movies didn't do too well either in my opinion. I actually enjoyed the Lord of the Rings movies more than the books. They followed them well, without having the feeling of being utterly bored with parts of it.
PostPosted: Sat Aug 14, 2010 10:18 am


I like both.. but when it comes to a movie based off of a book I like to read the book first ^^ it makes up mad and happy at the same time

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PostPosted: Sat Aug 14, 2010 11:35 am


yeah, i'd have to go with the group. i read then watch the movie. idk makes me feel like a critic lol. pick out good parts in the book that were left out of the movie. lol
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