I am of the mind that the book is always better. If I’ve read the book (especially if I love the book) then seeing the film adaptation disappoints. However, if I see the movie first, I find that movie holds a special place in my heart that the book just can’t fill. Stardust (book by Neil Gaiman, film starring pretty much everyone) is the best example of this. I love the film so much that the book just fell flat for me. Somehow it lacked the magic of the film. Another great example is Legally Blonde. Despite that the literary Elle Woods is a member of my sorority; the book…