Do you ever feel like you are having one of these kinds of days? Yeah, me too.
Honestly, that’s one of the reasons I love to escape with trips to the movie theater whenever I can, especially for romantic comedies such as Admission. I’ve been drawn to the movie ever since I saw the preview months and months ago.
Well now the wait is almost over, because Admission, starring Tina Fey and Paul Rudd, is out on March 22 from Focus Features.
About the movie:
Straight-laced Princeton University admissions officer Portia Nathan (Fey) is caught off-guard when she makes a recruiting visit to an alternative high school overseen by her former college classmate, the free-wheeling John Pressman (Rudd). Pressman has surmised that Jeremiah (Nat Wolff), his gifted yet very unconventional student, might well be the son that Portia secretly gave up for adoption many years ago. Soon, Portia finds herself bending the rules for Jeremiah, putting at risk the life she thought she always wanted — but in the process finding her way to a surprising and exhilarating life and romance she never dreamed of having.
What I didn’t realize until I was prepping this post is that Admission is based on a book, one that Dawn reviewed at 5 Minutes for Books four years ago when it came out. She’s revisited the book, so be sure to check out her Books on Screen post today at 5 Minutes for Books.
And if there’s anything better than escaping to the movies, it’s definitely a free trip to the movies!
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- $50 Visa gift card for a night at the movies
- Admission (movie tie-in book)
- Bossypants by Tina Fey
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Books that are turned into movies can me hit and miss. I feel weird sometimes because I didn’t read the Twilight series
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I don’t like to read a book, then see the movie. It’s never as I pictured it while I was reading. I wouldn’t have the desire to read a book after I’ve seen the movie and know how it ends.
Yes, I like to see how they differ.
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Ialways like to see movies that started as books! Even if they sometimes miss my interpretation completely I like to see the artistic choices and cuts they’ve made for the movie version! <3 tina fey!
I do, but I always like to read the book first!
Yes, but most times, the book is better than the movie!
I like reading the book but am slightly disappointed in the movie when they change things or leave them out.
I like to read the books and then compare the move.
Not really. But it has been a while since I both read a book or watched a movie.
Yes, I like to read the book first.
I do like to read the books ahead of time, but I usually end up liking the book more than the movie!
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Yes, but I like to read the book first.
I do enjoy seeing movies that were first books; my favorite thus far has been “The Hobbit”.
Yes, I like to read the book.
I read the book first and then am interested in the movie.
i love to read period, usually try to read book before movie
I have read a few made into movie book’s.
I prefer to read the book first, then see the movie!
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yes definitely and usually the book is better. I am reading Argo right now
Yes, because the books always have more detail and sometimes movies change parts of the book.
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I would love to win! Can’t wait to see the movie!!
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I like to read the book first
Movies are never as good as the book! However, i am an admissions officer so I can’t wait to see this movie!!
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Yes, I do like to read books that have been made into movies to see how they compare.
No because they are never the same
I’m not a big reader, so I usually just watch the movie…not always though!
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sometimes i do
I really like reading book/film story combos
This looks like a great movie!
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no, not really
I like to read the books first, and watch the movies after.
no movie ever really does the book justice
Yes, but I like to read the book first.
I just go see the movie.
I can’t wait to see this!!! I’m really hit or miss on liking books turned into movies. If I’m really passionate about the book I often don’t see the movie.
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Sometimes. Often, if I have already read something, I find myself getting mad over certain changes.
I love reading books that have been made into movies. Sometimes one is better than the other.
Yes, but always book first. The movie gets so much more leeway if I do, because I fill in the holes in my head. I don’t think there are too many movies that have really, really done the book justice.
I do like to read books That were made into movies
Yes, if I really liked the movie, it will often inspire me to buy the book
I do, but I like to read the book before I see the movie.
Thanks for the giveaway!
I do like to read books that have been made into movies. I always find that I like the book best and feel let down by the movie, because they usually change so much when they make the movie.
I do like to read books that are turned into movies.
Yes I do!
Yes I like to read books that we turned into movies
usually I watch the movie, and then get interested in the book
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I do, they are always better than the movie, even Jurrasic Park was better then the movie!
Yes I do. I have to read the book before seeing the movie though. I can’t do it the other way around.
certain books like harry potter
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I think it just depends on the book and movie.
Yes , I like to compare them
For me, it depends on the book and the movie. I tend to prefer reading the book first to compare but often like movies better…so it depends!
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Yes, I read Under The Dome by Stephen King and am now waiting for the movie.
Oh, yeah, even if I already saw the movie, I still like to read the book too.
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I like to compare the book to the movie – I always try to read the book also
I love reading the books before I see the movie based on it!
Yes, it’s always nice to see how it turns into a movie.
I sure do!
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I would usually read the book rather than watch the movie
I do like to read books that have been made into movies. I always like to read the book first though. I usually like the book better then the movie.
Yes, I try to read them before I see it. Currently rereading City of Bones to refresh my memory since it has been a while since I read it.
I Do Enjoy Reading Books That Are Made Into Movies
Yes I love to read books that have been turned into movies they are the best just sometimes they dont live up to as great as the book read was.
I like to read the book before I see the move.
I do like to read the book before the movie. Especially ones that I don’t KNOW are going to be turned into a movie. I read the Host last year, it was really good, and it’s coming out at the end of the month. Super cool!
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March 15, 2013 at 10:35 am
I like to read the books first just so I can complain that the movie is not the same. LOL!
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Really depends. Sometimes the movie bugs me sometimes I think they did all right.
I have in the long ago past, but not lately.
No, I usually like to read the books first.
That depends on whether the movie’s plot, characters, and dialogue were intriguing!
I do enjoy reading the books. Usually the book is better but not always!
I usually do, depending on the storyline. My favorite was Jaws.
I do, especially historical type ones, like Anna Karinina.
Yes and no. If its an action one it sometimes doesn’t translate well. In my opinion but I love romantic ones plus I love Tina fey am Paul Rudd.
Yes of courses!
Yes,I love to read the book before the movie!
I like reading the book and seeing the movie – sometimes I’m disappointed by the movie but usually not!
I don’t do either enough, I don’t go to the movies or take time to read enough.
It really just depends. They can be hit or miss! I always have high hopes for movies from books but typically they miss the mark. That being said the LOTR movies and Harry Potter films are still really great!
It really depends on the genre (type of book it is)
Yes before I see the movie
only if I read the book first!
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i like to read the book 1st then see the movie
I always try to read the book, before seeing the movie.
I like to read the book and then see the movie.
I most definitely do. I try to read the book first though if I can help it.
I have only read a few books that have been made into movies. I enjoy reading the book 1st.
I like to read the book before I see the movie.
Yes, I usually like to read the book first!
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yes books are usually a little better though
Sometimes I do.
Yes I do
Yes i do
Yes but I always like to read the book first
I just wait and rent the movie.
Yes, but I usually like to read the book first.
I like to read the books before I watch the movies
I do most of the time, just disapointing to watch a great book turn into a bad movie
Oh I love to read books that have been made into movies! I love to see the differences!
Yes I like reading books that have been made into movies.
yes I do like to read books that are movies
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I like to either read the book or watch the movie, I really don’t do both because I don’t like to be disappointed if the movie doesn’t exactly follow the book
I prefer to read the book first, before seeing the movie.
not particularly, I find that the books are usually better and the movies add too much fuzz
LOVE Tina Fey. Have been dying to get my hands on her book!
I do like to read books that have been made into movies but I try to read them BEFORE I see the movie.
I do–I’ve read the Twilight collection and Hobbit
I love to read the book then watch the movie
I do like to.
I love to read books and then see the movie. I like to see how the book has been adapted.
No unless I become a huge fan of the movie
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I readthe books first. the books are always better
Yes I do
I do enjoy books made into movies when done really well.
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I do, but I like to read the books first.
I like to read the book first
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I do Like when they make a movie of books I enjoy reading.
Yes, books can sometimes be quite a bit different!
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Yes….although the movie is never quite as good.
I do like when they make movies based on a book only when the movie tries their best to stay true to the book!
yes, if they are YA paranprmal
yes I do
Sometimes, there’s been some great movies that were based on a book.
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Yes I do but sometimes I like to read the book AFTER seeing the movie because if I read the book first sometimes the movie doesn’t live up to the hype.
I don’t think I have ever read the book before seeing a movie.
It is interesting to see how they change things from the book to the movie to create more on-screen action.
I do enjoy reading the book before seeing the movie. Though sometimes it’s extremely frustrating because they change things so much.
Sure I do it all the time; usually I’ve read the book and a year later or so they make a movie. I read a lot!
TOtally – but only if I read the book first!
Yes but I like to read the book first!
Yes, I like to read the book first and compare.
Sure, but I have to read the book first because they are always so much better and I don’t associate the actors with the characters.
I don’t read a lot of books because they make my eyes tired. That’s why I like seeing the movies.
yes I do I Love both both books an then watch the movie
Yes! I usually try to read the book before the movie comes out.
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Most of the time I do not.
yes. any book is good.