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Read the book AFTER seeing the movie.

posted 12 years ago by Synetech
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If anyone who has yet to read the book or see the movie is considering doing both, I strongly suggest you watch the movie before reading the book. I did it the other way around and was quite disappointed. The book was much more effective at conveying the emotion and ambiance than the film. I enjoyed the book for the most part and was looking for a nice, spooky film but ended up being essentially bored for most of the movie and left with a general feeling of disappointment.

I can’t guarantee that watching the movie first will enhance the experience, but I can definitely say that reading the book first does not.

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[–] fourkings4 12 years ago

I saw the film, then saw the play on stage & then watched the film again & enjoyed both adaptations. Different media brings different assets to the table, all worth appreciation & fun to evaluate. I don't think I'm ready to sequester myself for a novel reading, but I found the story quite heart warming in the film version.

Movies: Now more than ever.

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[–] Synetech 11 years ago

It’s only 160 pages.

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[–] E_nineteen 11 years ago

The play is fantastic (and terrifying), would thoroughly recommend it.

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