Book before film?

Is it best to read the book before you watch the film or vice versa?

Normally i'd say the book first as it takes a lot longer, therefore not knowing what will happen makes it more readable.
However, on this occasion it hasn't worked out that way. I read 127 hours before watching it and to be honest was really disappointed. I've seen tonnes of great reviews but i don't think it was half as good as the book.

The problem with a book is, it can hold a lot more information and detail. 10 pages of a book is like 10 seconds of a film. It also allows you to interpret the book however you want, your imagination never matches the scenery in the film.

Still, i suppose it's less total amount of time spent let down if the film is second.
If it's the book, your talking days of disappointment.

127 hours
Film 5/10













Book 10/10