Should I see the play or movie first?

Question

I want to see Spamalot on Broadway this winter, but I've never seen the movie Holy Grail. Should I see the movie before the play? Will I still understand the play if I see it without the movie?

Answer 1

okay my answer might help and might not but that is up to u . though i have never been to a play in my life i consider it the same between books and movies. i like to watch the movie first then read the book so that i can compare the to and also visualize the  happenings of what is going on from page to page. also i like to sometimes watch the movie then read the book then again watch the movie so you can do the same but yes i think its a better understanding to watch the movie first because the movie  somehow breaks it down better for us than that of a play...

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Answer 2

either way. it's a funny movie! you def hafta watch it at some point!

Answer 3

Both are good, makes no difference which way you see it.

Answer 4

what came out first it is alwats best to see the original first

Answer 5

Movie BEFORE the play.

Answer 6

movie

Answer 7

See both, but if you have to choose one see the play, you could always watch the movie later.

Answer 8

I'd say movie.

Answer 9

I'd see the movie first since the play is based on it... then you'll know what to expect as well.

Answer 10

You should see the movie first. It will give you a general background of what is happening in the play.

Answer 11

For Spamalot, you should watch the movie first because Spamalot was originally performed in movie form in 1975. Watching it might definitely provide details that the play leaves out. However, when watching movies that derived from plays, you should watch the play first. Musicals such as Dreamgirls, Hairspray, Sweeney Todd and others are different onstage than they are onscreen.

Answer 12

Watch the movie first, that can help to understand the play.