tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4294396274737254126.post7276468570869685462..comments2023-09-27T14:46:31.484+02:00Comments on Paperback Treasures: Books vs. MoviesHannah Doermannhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07797679970202012252noreply@blogger.comBlogger5125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4294396274737254126.post-35477272356337142062011-01-25T00:33:57.480+01:002011-01-25T00:33:57.480+01:00I usually read the book before the movie just beca...I usually read the book before the movie just because they are usually better. Especially since a movie can't capture everything that was said in the book. But for the most part I fell the HP series has done an extremely well job at portraying the book in the movies, even though many things are left out or changed. <br /><br />A great example where movies fail to capture the essense of the books are some of the Nicholas Sparks movies and the first Twilight movie (which i feel could have been so much better).<br /><br />Some people dont read because its an investment of time and usally find it boring because they haven't found out what they like to read just yet. Ill even say it I recently found out I enjoyed reading YA Paranormal Romances. But before you would never see me read a book and even say reading is boring. <br /><br />But that's just my take on it.<br />You can find me @ http://paranormallyromanced.blogspot.com*Melissa*https://www.blogger.com/profile/03203082674094809457noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4294396274737254126.post-57142453831236771502011-01-24T16:53:24.000+01:002011-01-24T16:53:24.000+01:00Hi, found your link through YA Addict :)
First, s...Hi, found your link through YA Addict :)<br /><br />First, sounds like that guy you spoke with was an ignorant jerk! I have very little tolerance for people who cannot respect others beliefs or enjoyments when they don't agree. Reading may be boring to him, but I've come to realize that there are still many, many people who love it like we do! So poo on him =P<br /><br />As to the real reason for your post...I agree that most of the time, the book will be better than its movie adaptation. Books can offer a depth and insight that most movies can't - simply b/c you really can't get into an actors head the way you could a character. <br /><br />Harry Potter is in fact one of the few where I've found the movies actually do the books justice. They may not be exact (what movie is?) but they've done a phenomenal job w/ the casting, the CG is badass and they've really captured the essence of the story. On the flip side, I loved Twilight (the book) but the movie fell really really short of what it should have been. <br /><br />I don't know if I'll always watch the movie version of my favorite books. I'm always scared that they'll botch it, lol. I'm a nervous-wreck just thinking of what they'll do with Hunger Games, City of Bones and Vampire Academy *please don't suck, pleeeeease don't suck!*<br /><br />Oh, and I agree with Michelle too. She made some really good points :)<br /><br />Great post!<br />♥Isalys<br />Book ♥ SoulmatesBook Soulmateshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05497671301035519626noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4294396274737254126.post-66716850935048766212011-01-24T16:45:39.297+01:002011-01-24T16:45:39.297+01:00I usually like to read a book before I watch a mov...I usually like to read a book before I watch a movie. But admittedly I did the opposite when it came to Twilight. I watched the movie first and hemmed-and-hawed for almost 6 months before I picked up the books. And like any other book-to-movie adaptation, the book was better. I don't think I have EVER found the movie to surpass the book in any case.Amyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02866556133258108522noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4294396274737254126.post-25370531372561796682011-01-24T16:33:03.215+01:002011-01-24T16:33:03.215+01:00Books are always better because not only are they ...Books are always better because not only are they more detailed and for the most part developed but you are the creator of that world in your own mind. You get to pick how characters look, the scenery etc. It is what you make it to be and each individual will have a different mental image etc.<br /><br />I think many people who don't have an appreciation for reading just haven't found the right book that really drew them in. We also live in a world where we need to constantly (not all of us) be entertained and stimulated. Reading takes time and effort and imagination while with a movie you're basically being spoon fed the entire thing. Very few movies these days require much thinking once everything is said and done.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4294396274737254126.post-78961873278346638402011-01-24T16:26:32.453+01:002011-01-24T16:26:32.453+01:00I *must* read the books before watching the movies...I *must* read the books before watching the movies. Most of my friends think that this crazy too but I think we can only see how good or how bad a movie is by comparing it to the original work. Usually I like the book A LOT better, especially when it comes to Harry Potter but I personally think that Lord of the Rings films were pretty well done. I loved the books and the movies. Simply remarkable!<br /><br />Here from the CEP. Hope that you have a good day! =)Shyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09640490582050902601noreply@blogger.com