I'm divided in this aspect. I honestly prefer reading to watching movies, but I have seen some good movies based on books. For example, some say that the movie "The Notebook" was much better than the book. And Lord of the Rings, although a great book series, was sooo much better as movies! (Can't say the same for the Hobbit)

But what frustrates me is that they are NEVER the same. Harry Potter? Awsome movie. But the things it left out!!! I like to think of the movie as only a basic idea. Because Krum? Not bulgarian enough! Snape? Not explained well! Lavander? Did not die in the book!!!!!!!!! *peeved* And etcetera.