Movie Comparison: Book Vs Movie

There are some movies that are adapted from the novel such as Harry Potter, Da Vinci Code, Twilight Saga, The Hunger Games and Lagenda Budak Setan. What are the differences between watching a movie and reading a novel? There are some contrasts between the two actions. One of the differences is by watching a movie, you just need to sit and relax. It is very easy since you only need to watch it and understands it. Furthermore, you can watch the movie while doing something else such as eating or exercising. You do not really have to focus like to imagine how the atmosphere is in the movie at that time or how a person is walking down the streets. Lastly, you can avoid disbelief since it is a multi-sensory experience. On the other hand, by reading
a novel, the author can put up anything in it such as dreams, fantasy, or nightmare since the author does not need to worry about special effects budget. Furthermore, book is more portable, it does not need electricity, you can read it wherever and whenever you want. Plus, you can stop and start anytime you want. Besides that, reading is also a part of mental exercise which is good for your life. Lastly, reading can be interactive since the reader can make decision the affect the course of the event. For the conclusion, by reading a novel instead of watching the movie you can see what the author intended to describe. Besides that, reading can improve your reading skills and your vocabulary. Some movies may have added, removed, or changed the scenes. It is very different from the real novel. It is better if you read the novel first and watch the movie later on.