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Definitely book first. When beginning a movie (at home), I'll abort the viewing if I see the words "based on a book by..." in the opening credits. I may end up watching it, but only after a thorough vetting of the book/author to determine it's something I probably wouldn't read (and yes, I often watch movies whose literary equivalent probably wouldn't interest me).
I've never been mad at a movie for ruining a good book. Mainly because a movie CAN'T ruin a book. They're two different things. Sure, some adaptations are good and some aren't, but the worst possible film-adaptation of a book I loved wouldn't make me "angry." Disappointed, sure. But no bad movie has the ability to go back in time and ruin my earlier experience with the book.
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