<span>Movies and books have similarities and
differences; but it seems that the differences outweigh the similarities. Both can
be used to express fiction; entertain; and be enjoyed by young and old alike. However,
books and movies differ in the use of imagination; duration or length of time; audience;
and interpretation.</span>
Fiction can be told through books and
movies. In fact, a number of movies are adaptations of the novel or book form. <u>Maze Runners</u> and <u>Harry Potter</u> are examples of books turned into movies. Secondly, both
are forms of entertainment. Reading fiction or watching a movie entertain us
and make us relax. Finally, both can be enjoyed by the young and the old. There
is no age limit to being able to get access to books and movies especially now
that we have the Internet.
On the other hand, in matters of the
use of imagination, the printed form can be limitless. Since movies are visually
presented, the audience becomes a passive spectator of the series of events and
characters presented to him. Secondly, books take time to finish depending on the
age and reading speed of the readers. In contrast, movies can be done in an
hour or two. There are even Indie (independent) films that are less than an
hour in length. Thirdly, books can only be enjoyed by a single person; while
movies can be shared with friends and loved ones at home or in the cinemas
which can be more fun. Finally, in matters of interpretation, the printed form
can have more details that the interpretation could be different depending on
the reader’s age, experience and culture. However, movies are often interpreted
by the director or producers and have to suit certain conditions such as
budget, target audience, and censorship.
Overall, despite the differences,
books and movies have undeniably been great companions of human experience,
where a person can escape into some place and time that he can control. Whether
the story has a tragic or happy ending, it is still worth our time and
experience.
Personally, I prefer good movies spent
on Friday nights with my friends. Nothing can beat the relaxing time spent
sharing popcorn and soda.
