Books vs. Movies???

Books are obviously better than the movies as they are far more detailed and very descriptive. On the other hand while the movies may have more attraction for the movie lovers the book lovers won't find the movies as they will wish because you simply cannot put the whole book into a 2 and a half hour movie.

I'd prefer to watch the movie first and then read the book. But that's just me.

Most of the time I prefer the book. I love to read so the time thing is not a factor, I am always reading something. I love movies too but I just find it usually doesn't meet my expectations. When I read a book I picture it in my head, imagine what the people look like and such. Then I go and watch the movie and I can be disappointed. I loved the book Of Mice and Men but one of the main characters George, played by Gary Sinese in the movie just wasn't what I had pictured George looking like. However I saw The Notebook before I read the book and much preferred the movie. The ending was WAY better than the ending in the book.

I very much prefer books to movies. The details in books make the imagery so much more vivid, even if you only see it in your minds eye! Many times, movies that are based on novels end up loosing large chunks of plot due to time limits.