Moving castle

Hmm, so, hmm.
If you have not seen Howls Moving Castle yet and plan to, but think that you ought to read the book first I can only say DONT. Or, read the book first and Dont see the film. Or maybe just see the film. But Dont read the book and then see the film. It will feel like a trip to the moon on gosimer wings. A hashish trip. It was just weird. The book is great on its own. I would like to know how the film for someone who did not read the book, so if you fit that description please let me know.