Day 22
Hubby and I went on a date Friday night. We went to see Insurgent and to dinner. I really liked the movie (the burger we split was good too)!
Hubby sent me an article this morning about how different the movie was from the book. I read the series years ago. I don't remember the details of the book. I do remember most of the major events though.
I've learned (the hard way) that I enjoy book to movie adaptations better if I do not reread the book before I see the movie.
I have wasted many a movie sitting there saying "That didn't happen in the book", "Why couldn't they keep it the way it was in the book?", "Well that was just plain stupid!", "Seriously! Did the screenwriter even read the book?" etc, etc, etc. Basically driving my husband crazy during the movie. Bless him!
It all started with Hunger Games. There were so many other books that I wanted to read that I didn't take the time to reread Hunger Games. I LOVED the movie. So my new journey began.
I don't reread books that are coming out as movies. It's crazy how much more I enjoy the movies when I don't reread the book.
So my question that will be to the world changing: Do reread books before seeing the movie?
I always reread the books before I see the movie. I just like to compare the differences. The book ALWAYS wins. I don't know what that says about me but that's how I roll!
ReplyDeleteI used to reread the book just before the movie. Now I don't. I like not having the comparisons in my face. I find I can enjoy the movie being an independent thing...like it reminds me of the book. I often will reread now after I've seen the movie. Interesting topic. :)
ReplyDeleteThey are separate in my mind too. And I like to keep them separate. Rereading before the film makes the viewing compete with the mind images I have.
ReplyDeleteInteresting question. I always enjoy the book more than the movie, but hadn't ever felt compelled to reread the book before seeing the movie. I like the idea that this distance might make it easier to enjoy each based on its own merits. Either way, I, too, have been guilty of making a few snarky comments from my comfortable seat in the theater. Thanks for sharing!
ReplyDeleteI like them to be separate, otherwise the movie disappoints. I have found, recently, that I like rereading the book AFTER I see the movie. :) I had a media literacy discussion with my class about why the movie must be different from the book, and through the course of the discussion, I realized my thinking was changing too, and that I couldn't fairly compare the two. I think this is especially true when picture books become movies. I was so mad about "Polar Express"! :)
ReplyDeleteI'd rather go back to the book after the movie. In general, if I like one, I like the other...but the book always wins. Occasionally, the movie really makes me mad when it changes too many things or leaves out a really good part.
ReplyDeleteI can go either way. Sometimes I will read the book, but I will not make a special effort to read it. Most of the time I have not read the book before I see the movie. Does this mean I should read more or see more movies?
ReplyDeleteI try so hard to view them as totally separate entities. Or at least--movies are inspired by books rather than the book in movie format. Keeps me from being frustrated most of the time. Still--a couple have made me boiling mad with the ridiculousness of the changes.
ReplyDeleteI always reread the book! And I say all the things you say during the movie. I know I shouldn't, but I can't help it. I need to know what is going to happen. I also really enjoy the post conversation about the major differences between the book and the movie, even if it makes me angry. I enjoyed reading your slice, thanks for making me think.
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