Would You Choose To Never See The Film?

[simicartan]

why not? I mean the movie is another way the story is conveyed so i think i will give both the book and the movie a try so i can have a better perspective on both.

[a9436]

I refused to see any LOTR film for years because I did not think that the films would ever live up to the books. I finally gave in when my husband wanted to re-watch them and played the, "How do you know they are bad if you have not tried them?" card. I found them to be better than expected, but still nothing on the books.

[zarah_]

I'll still go and see the movie, I just have to lower my expectations, especially if I've already read the book. I think directors will always have their own interpretation of a book and that's always fun to see (for me anyway).

[Zimall]

When we read a book we picturize characters differently and movie director take it differently. Mostly they spoil the whole charm of the fascinating characters and that is often disappointing.

[HailKingEbi]

I'd rather see the movie, some movie outdo the book. for example, forrest Gump.

[mamilla93]

I did with 50 shades of grey movies. The books creeped me out enough .

[Zora C Penter]

I love movies. I love books. I don't usually love movies based on books, but because I love the source material, I will often go see it.

There is only one adaptation in film or on TV that I like better than the books. That is Game of Thrones.

[_Delly_01]

This year I have gone back and read more books in which I saw the movie first and it got me thinking about the film vs. the book. Almost all book lovers will say after seeing the movie version that the book was better and it almost always is. I started to wonder if seeing the movie was even worth it anymore because more often than not I walk out of the theater feeling a little dissapointed with how the director took the film. I've been considering making a promise to myself (silly as that sounds) to never see the movie version. This decision was solidified when I saw the previews for "The Longest Ride" and could already tell through the previews alone that the movie got the story line all wrong and the actress they chose for the female lead was all wrong. The book allows you to think up your own ideas on how the characters look like and movies always get it wrong and they take away from it. I apologize for the long rant but I have been disappointed too many times.

I completely agree with you. Sometimes I'll read a book, and when I sit down to watch the movie, the characters are way off. Physical features, personality and quirks, dropped or added characters, the director's re-plot... It taints the experience of reading the book, because when you go to read it again, the movie pops in your head. Instead of enjoying the read, you're mentally critiquing the movie and thinking, "You should have followed the damn book!" It's a total let-down. And then you feel guilty for the author, wondering if they're just as upset.

[sush_destiny]

After reading the 50 shades of grey, I made a decision to never see the movie. The book was bad enough.

[paigegreenpurba]

I agree with the decision to not see the movie. It could potentially room a wonderful experience you've had with this story. I do the same thing with both books that I have a special connection to and I also refuse to watch sequels to movies that are special to me. I'm worried a poor movie or sequel will taint my perfect experience.

[melel_jo]

I didn't see Ender's Game or If I Stay because I knew I would be disappointed. But in general, I'll see the movie. Some of my favorite adaptations are ones that take a more general stance, such as The Lord of the Rings trilogy and Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs.

[tirionmorganna]

As someone who is about to study film at university, no I wouldn't, if they make a bad adaptation I see that as something to learn from, and as a reader I love it when the do get it right, I mean the how Marvel Cinematic Universe is an adaptation.

[Letora]

I've never opted out of a movie based on a book yet. I'm always interested in seeing how it's different, even though I know most times that it is going to let me down.

[lisalynn]

The Help and Ender's Game are both prime examples of a great book and not so great movie.

[rnmitchell]

I completely agree! With few exceptions the movie is almost always disappointing. Fight Club and Shawshank Redemption are okay adaptations.