Would you prefer a book to a movie

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Yeah, it depends mainly to get the full background of the plot and character.
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It depends. A good movie is the kind that gives life to the plot of the original story, not stiffle it. TV is considered “popular culture.” Anything that goes there has to reflect the realities or novelties of that sector. That causes a lot of noise, such as the case of the increasingly frequent accusations of cultural appropriation, whitewashing, inter alia. That’s why I personally prefer books, they don’t have all that noise.
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I always prefer to read the book before watching a movie based on it. The mind can create pictures/video clips of the story as we read, and there are a myriad of small details that often don't make it into the movie due to time constraints and producer/director choices. That said, I do enjoy watching the movie after reading the book, just to see how the interpretation of the story varies from the book and my mind's eye!
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Eniefiok wrote: 17 Oct 2017, 01:15 If you are given a book to read about a story and the movie to watch, will you rather read the book or watch the movie.
ALWAYS A BOOK! Books are so much better than movies or series. Filmmakers have a hard time competing against your imagination, and they have to change things from the book or leave parts out due to timing and screenplay issues. There is no comparison. Even the LOTR movies, which are fantastic, are nothing compared to the books. 
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I prefer the book because it shows up more specific details. I like to be aware of those details to know the characters and the story in depth.
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Post by Hannah Hampton »

I think I'd choose the book, but I've been getting more into movies recently so I'd want to watch the movie as well!
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When I do have the time, I’d rather read the book first before I see the movie. It balances it for me properly.
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I am not a reading type so I prefer movies to books. The movies summarize the book so one gets all the important parts of the book without reading it.
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Give me a book any day. I prefer books to movies.
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Post by Tamara Bengesai »

If I was offered this choice, since I am a books person, I would go for the book. The only time I would go for a movie is when am failing to concentrate to finish the book. The other time is when the book is not flowing.
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I would prefer books over movies any day.
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Post by Curtis Jefferson »

I almost always would prefer a book, but there are times when it is nice to just sit back, relax, and watch a film instead.
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Post by Favour Alade Boluwatife »

Yes, I do prefer a book to a movie all the time. Reading books is my hobby I don't enjoy watchinging movies
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Most of the time i prefer books because in my opinion i like to imagine how things look in my head. It is also quite therapeutic.
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Post by Ash Subra »

If given a chose, I would probably choose both. I like to read and watch movie. So, I'll read the book first and than watch the movie. Reading the book first give me a better understanding of the story.
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