This review contains minimal spoilers.
I am going to be very honest in my review of Twilight. Thus, it should first be known that I went to see the film not expecting to be overly thrilled.
We have been waiting on this movie for months. People have scoured the internet and fansites for every photo, soundtrack clip and interview there is. There are t-shirts and perfumes and merchandise for this movie long before it is even out, or anyone has seen it, or anyone has even had a chance to decide if they like it. The fact is that it has been so hyped, it almost seemed as if there was no possible way it could live up to the expectations that I and thousands of other fans had.
But then, it did.
The moment that the opening titles of the film appeared, I was transported to the world that Stephenie had created. I don’t know exactly how it happened: whether it was hearing Bella’s voice, or the words we all know so well from the prologue. But I suddenly felt this was the film that I, and thousands of others, had been waiting on for months. This was Twilight, and it was finally here.
The details of the movie will speak for themselves when you see it (hopefully, more than once). But I will say that everything from the book is there: from meeting Edward in the school, to Edward saving Bella in the alley, to the trip to La Push, to running from James, to the prom scene. Everything is there — and even more. As I watched the movie, I felt an urge to call my friends still waiting for midnight in a different time zone, and tell them to brace themselves for what they were about to see.
I certainly did not go into the theater expecting to laugh while watching the film. There are a few laughs in the book, but I thought the movie would be a strict romance and leave no room for embellishment. But Charlie, Jasper, Mike Newton, and Eric Yorkie made everyone in the theater laugh endlessly. Michael Welch was a wonderful actor, and made his character leap right out from the books. I can easily see Catherine Hardwicke’s influence in keeping the film from being overly serious business, and yet delicately keeping with the plot of the story.
The sparkling was everything I had expected it to be. The meadow was just as I had pictured it. Vampire baseball was exactly as I had imagined: with the added effect of the perfect music selection in the background (you’ll recognize it when you hear it).
All of the vampire action was amazing. It is impossible to put to words the feeling you get when you see Bella trapped in the alley, and then see Edward suddenly roar in with his shiny silver Volvo. Robert Pattinson was able to portray Edward so well: I could feel how angry he was, and how close he came to killing them.
There was of course some awkwardness along the way. The flying Edward didn’t quite click with me. Bella seemed to fall for Edward very quickly, despite what her outside feelings seemed to portray. But each of these were so minor they were hardly noticeable.
As for any doubts on the soundtrack, they have all been wiped away. I didn’t get a few of the song selections when I first heard the album, but when you actually see the film and where each song is placed, it is far easier to understand. And, for any doubters still out there, Bella’s Lullaby sounds far better when it is seen in the movie.
It would really be impossible to pick a favorite scene without spoiling it for those who haven’t read it. So, I have prepared my three favorite scenes in only 2 words, so people who have seen the movie will know what I’m talking about, and those who haven’t will not:
Three favorite scenes:
1. Edward… alley
2. Cullens… baseball
3. Edward… piano.
And my three favorite funny scenes:
1. Mike… window (ha ha)
2. Jasper… sniff (he he)
3. Charlie… gun (BAHAHA)
Also, there was a whole lot of pointing and whispering when it came to the scene with Stephenie. She was typing at a computer — hopefully, working on another book.
Of course, people have already started to complain that the movie doesn’t follow the books — but they are vastly wrong. This is one of the most loyal films I have seen before. Unlike many book-to-films, you can actually tell that this is based upon the novel — every major event in Twilight is covered, in nearly the same exact order in the books.
The thing to keep in mind is that it is very hard to transpose a novel onto the screen, since they are two entirely different mediums. Tiny details like Bella having an iPod or the exact dialogue are simply details that have to be shifted into film. It is very much like translating from English to Latin, where certain words must be moved and rearranged to make it understandable.
I was particularly surprised that the movie turned out so wonderfully on such a small budget. This definitely attests to Catherine Hardwicke’s directing, as she was able to create a studio-quality film with nearly $100 million less than the first Harry Potter.
Any doubts that I had of this film being a success have vanished. So congratulations to Stephenie, and Catherine, and everyone else who was involved in the making of this movie. Twilight was worth the wait.
For the comments: What did you think of the Twilight movie?! What were your favorite parts? (people who haven’t seen it, be warned: spoilers will be in the comments!)
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I loved the movie! I wasn’t sure where parts of the soundtrack were going to fit in, but when I heard them it went perfectly with the scenes. I didn’t expect to laugh as much as I did, either. Mike in the window was hilarious! And Emmett and the knife! I fell in love with the baseball scene even more. The kiss was crazy, I almost fell out of my chair, I was freaking out so much. The actors portrayed their characters perfectly, and I’m going to watch it again with my friends tomorrow. 😀
Overall I thought it was a great piece of eye candy and a great representation of the book. However, there were a couple times that the editing was downright painful. The cut scenes and closeups in the biology class? Billy’s face in the truck? Campy. I loved everything about the ballet studio scene, though, especially the montage after Bella was bitten. And I agree with the funny parts you mentioned! I’m just afraid that was it was so highly stylized that it will be impossible to shift into a sequel. It felt very much like a stand-alone piece to me, regardless of the ending.
It was amazing! Ha, I got 3 hours of sleep last night… but it was definitely worth it! I had doubts about many of the cast choices but everyone worked out perfectly. I especially loved Jasper; whenever you saw him he really did look like he was in pain and we just starting cracking up. I’m already planning more trips to to the theater!
(First?)That was a great review, Kaleb! I really appreciated it. I agreed with everything you said. I absolutely loved the movie and I felt like they did a fantastic job of staying true to the book, while still making an adaptation that of course couldn’t include every detail.
In addition to the funny scenes you listed, i laughed really hard when Edward and Bella walk into school together and Bella says that everyone is staring, and Edward says something like “No, that guy isn’t. Oh never mind, he just did!” I think it just sounded hilarious the way Rob/Edward’s amazing voice sounds 🙂
I was also so impressed with everyone’s acting! You’re right, Rob did such an AMAZING job with the looks of pain, like when he was saying good bye to Bella when she was in the car and in the ballet scene.
I’m glad you liked it!
oh never mind- not first- fourth! oh well 🙂
Hrm. I actually thought they did a good job with Victoria at the end and that it set up the desire for a sequel without leaving you unsatisfied. When the credits came up I wanted to start chanting “New Moon, New Moon!”
I went to a midnight showing at a theater not ten minutes from amajor high school… there was a lot of screaming… So I’m not sure I got the full effect. But I did like what I saw, for the most part. it seemed to trip forward a lot. Like it was a little rushed, but that may have been due to my fingers firmly in my ears for the first 45 minutes.
I loved the field trip, the make out cause of my shock at Bella’s short shorts, and of course the scene in which they meet cause that reaction had the whole theater laughing.
oh, and I also thought that Edward wasn’t so much the character from the book as he was Rob’s interpretation of him, which is okay. I was just a little surprised. it seemed like he was channeling Edward Scissorhands a little in the biology class, though.
Like you, I didn’t go in with the highest expectations (rather expected to be disappointed) and I think that really paid off. I totally agree that when the voice over prologue started (which I really thought was going to be left out) I was so happy and got me really excited to see how the rest would be,
Yeah, there were some cheesy parts that made me groan and put my head in my hands, but none of that mattered because everything was just so spot-on.
The music was amazing, as was the cinematography. Some of my friends didn’t like the shaky/intimate camera shots, but I liked the effects they created.
I was so happy with how the actors portrayed their characters. You could really tell they understood the inner workings of their characters.
I can’t wait to see it again!
ps. Alice in the ballet studio? SO bad ass!!!
I have watched it twice already and I love it. I was astonished at how well Kristen Stewart acted. I was on the fence about her, but she is Bella, just as Robert is Edward. I loved the wings behind Edward in the biology class and I loved Mike and Eric. It had so many funny parts…I loved Jessica…and the scene at the prom where Bella was motioning about Jessica’s dress being cut so low.
I also went in with low expectations and I just don’t see how it has gotten such a bad rating on rottentomatoes. Last time I checked it was at 43%.
I loved the movie! I went and saw it at midnight too and my only complaints were the stupid teen girls screaming every time Rob came on screen. I just wanted to stand up and yell “Shut up!” Gah… anyway.
I’m so glad someone else shared my opinion, I have heard nothing but complaints from so many of the “fans” that it is starting to make me mad. It’s like Breaking Dawn and that “other” book all over again (yes, I know what the book is called but SM doesn’t want to hear those two words for a long time). The movie was incredible on such a small budget, I was very impressed and I plan to see it many more times.
I saw the movie, but i missed about half of it. Why? Because the crazed loonies in the theater wouldn’t shut up, or turn off their cellfones for a moment. ill try to see it again without the distractions. what i did see was pretty frickin awesome tho!
I saw it today and i have to confess… i have a pretty mixed opinion about it.
Yes, The movies is faithful to the book, but i felt that the story was so damn fast in the first hour and, in the second hour was ok. Also some parts (actually chapters on the book) were narrated in 3 o 4 minutes. i didn’t enjoyed that.
I really love the baseball and dance escene and the funny parts, i didn’t expected them!
About the music, i was SURPRISED with the last song! 15 steps by Radiohead… that was a good one! it was… ORGASMIC!
I also didn’t have very high expectations going into it..don’t get me wrong, I was uber excited for it..but thinking realistically, I didn’t want to be disappointed! And it was a zillion times better than I hoped! The best part for me was how the actors all got the characters from the book right on!
I loved Charlie’s humor and Jasper’s facial exppressions were gold! haha I am still laghing about it!
I will be seeing it again on Sunday, can’t wait!
@Alyssa: As I read the comments I’m being reminded of other awesome scenes! YES I absolutely loved Alice in this movie. She totally jumped out at me. Just seeing her in the ballet studio trying to resist Bella’s blood was awesome.
Personally. I didn’t really like the movie. When i walked out of the theatre i was like.. yeah it’s okay. Simply because it had it’s MOMENTS.
Charlie definitly made the movie for me though. He was the best actor in the movie by far, and never over-did his part.
Edward and Bella on the other hand.. were ok. I’m sure there could have been better actors out there, but i guess there could have been worse too.
But can i just say. EDWARD’S FACIAL EXPRESSIONS WERE HILARIOUS. i dont think they were supposed to be, but i couldn’t NOT laugh.
I also found the dialogue to be very awkward sounding. Like, Edward constantly said UM. which shouldn’t bother me.. BUT IT DID. Edward was always supposed to be perfectly composed, and they just sorta threw that out the window but adding in all the um’s he says.
I’ll still see the movie again, but im not sure if it was worth losing sleep over to see the midnight showing. If i knew thats how it was going to turn out, i could have waited.
I also liked when Alice ripped James’ head off.
I also liked how she kicked her leg up when she did the pitching in the baseball scene. It was very smooth and dancer like…just like I imagined her to be.
well i absolutely loved it!!! it was so much more then what i was expect it, like the ballet studio, how many times did we see that scene?? and in the movie, it was like a complete new scene… it gave me the chills.. it was so good…!!! i’ll see it several times!!
Ok, don’t get mad at me people, but I did not really like it. I sort of understand now that they did not have a big budget, because I could tell they did not have a big budget. I tried to have lower expectations, but it did not help me. There were a lot of moments that I did enjoy I admit. I did bust up a lot. Jaspers’s pain reminded me more of someone holding in a fart than tempting blood. I thought Rob put forth a great effort, and I guess it helps that he lived up to the image of the most beautiful vamp. However, I was disappointed with Bella. I mean she diden’t even shed a real tear in the Hospital scene or at any other time. I felt she was a little emotionless, but she got the make out scene right (that was hot).
I felt this movie was more of a comedy, because I busted up so much. Anyway, I’m going to see it again, because I really do want to like this move. I’m just sad that I’m spending so much time trying to like this movie.
I just can’t figure it out if it was the over the top acting, or the bad direction.
Again, sorry if I offend anyone, but I’m just being honet with how I feel. I will admit that reading everyone’s positive comments is helping me see a little light, so I hope it will help when I take my mom to see it in a couple of days.
Peace out
wow i just saw it, and even with high expectations, i really really liked it. it was way funnier than i thought it would be, and i also LOVED the part when edward freaks out about bella’s smell in biology. it was hilarious. its so intense and jam packed, i feel like i need to go see it again. which im definately going to do soon!
I felt like Edward was overacted, and so many of the scenes were overwrought with camera and sound effects (e.g., Bella’s scent in biology, the sparkly skin moment in the meadow…did his skin really need to have a sound effect of its own?)
Still, my husband, who has read none of the books, said he actually enjoyed it and is intrigued to read the books now…so that’s good. 🙂
Kaleb-
Congratz on making it to the premiere! I am also very glad to hear you enjoyed the movie. I flipping LOVED it. The first ten minutes I am thinking ‘please God, make this NOT suck’ lol and it totally didn’t. I also agree with the comedy part of the film, the minor characters did very well bringing the story together and capturing the audience. As for Bella, she was spectacular. There is something about her voice that makes you feel apart of the character and more in sync with the storyline. Robert very much impressed me as Edward. I almost cried twice (piano and closing scene) but that could be the smitten love struck part of my brain talking. Anyways, I squealed seeing Stephanie Meyer in the cafe. So awesome. Thank you for posting your review!
My biggest FAIL for the movie is that Bella and Edward did not exchange “I love yous” with each other. Not even once. I didn’t like the tree climbing or Edward’s expressions in Biology. Looked like he was going to hurl or something. My showing was LOLZ at him. I didn’t like Edward’s speaking voice at all.
I really enjoyed the Ballet studio fight (go Alice!) part and the baseball. I also agree w/most of what sonia said.
I really want to like it more when I see it again.
RAWR
I really liked it!
SPARKLING WAS PERFECT
BASEBALL=AMAZING
fight scene?? **no words**
I’m defs seeing it again, you hit the nail RIGHT in the head Kaleb! Thank you for an honest review!!
[I did not intentionally write spoilers, but don’t read anyway until you see the movie.]
My mother and I went and saw a noon showing on Friday and we were very surprised by the amount of kids ditching school to come see the movie.
We didn’t blame them.
Also, four buses from the local high school bused in around 100 plus studets to a private early showing of the movie. I wonder if they read it for class. I fervently hope so. There were, however, MANY adult couples in the theater, which was nice to see.
Kaleb, all I have to say is that I agree with you. Mike + window = tears of mirth. Overall, the movie exceed any expectations I had had. My mother and I agree that this is the first ever movie that we would willingly pay to see twice in the theater. Never has even Harry Potter done that for us.
Catherine Hardwick is amazing. The characters are so real. I clapped when Edward saved Bella and growled at those guys, oh and when he sparkled. It was perfect.
Although, Kaleb, you did leave out one crucial funny part.
Billy and Charlie – background with Bella and Jacob talking about them, right in the beginning. Or, when Edward hops off of her truck. OR the look he gives his family in the kitchen. OR when Jessica is describing the Cullens to Bella and what she had to say about poor Jasper. OH, and the dress thing at the end. All I am saying is Thumbs are WAY up! That dress was too cute. Ah, good times … good times.
I ended up going xmas shopping last night at Kohl’s and stopped to talk to three workers who were talking about the movie. I walked up to them and I was like “Are you talking about Twilight?” Never before have I had such a funny discussion with three women, one who was in her fifties and the other two in their late twenties, that showed such a varied opinion. Only one had seen the movie and we did both agree that we would have LOVED if Catherine had extended the whole hotel scene with Bella with Jasper and Alice, or even the letter thing near the end. But we centered more on the books and the two of us who HAD seen the movie assured the other two that the next movie is left wide open and would not be a bad idea.
But, like I said, it was amazing. I think I am going to beg my mother to go with me again on Monday. XD
There are A LOT of parts of this movie that I LOVED. I definitely did not expect there to be any funny parts in it but Mike and the window was hilarious. The gun thing with Charlie reminded me of my dad who is also a cop, doing something similar with my sister’s boyfriend (now husband) years back. His involved slowly taking the gun out of the holster while staring him down. I LOVED the alley scene. The car stunts were amazing. I just wish they would have shown more of the actual talking they do when they get to know each other. The movie is a bit disjointed in the beginning to me, but it really ties together near the middle. I loveeedddd when they were making dinner for Bella. Rosalie cracked me up when she broke the bowl. I wish they would have shown the letter to Edward and everything and made her escape from the airport a little harder than just walking out of the door, but there’s only so much you can do. I loved Alice. It just seemed so much like her! I loved Jasper too. A couple of things they had Emmett say made me laugh. Something struck me as funny when I don’t think it was intended to be… It’s the scene where Edward first catches Bella’s scent. They make it seem like he smells her after two weeks of hard exercise and no showering. Haha. Overall, the movie was great 😀
I have very mixed feelings about the movie. I’m trying really, really hard to like it…but even with low expectations, I was pretty disappointed. I’m not sure what it was exactly. I mean, all the main scenes were there, and all the actors looked great for the part. I think it might have been some of the script and some of the acting…some of the camera angles, a bit of the directing… it just didn’t click for me. I mean, I spent over half of the movie laughing. Someone on the local radiostation put it best; it followed the book pretty well, but there were just some of those things that were fantastic scenes in the book, but when put on the screen they looked ridiculous. Carlisle biting Edward for instance…I couldn’t contain my laughter. That whole scene seemed off to me. Robert did a great job of portaying the emotions of Edward that I imagined since Midnight Sun. It really looked like he had used it as a source. The “uhms” did get me a little, but I can seriously live with that. I don’t want to say anything bad about Kristen, but her acting didn’t get me. I just didn’t FEEL Bella, and I didn’t understand the love between her and Edward. Too rushed. Her constant blinking, head shaking, and stuttering was a bit unnerving as well. But she was lovely and her leaving Charlie was a great performance.
I think my favorite scenes were the baseball scene (I have no complaints–how could I? I mean…Muse! And the Cullens! Perfection), the ballet studio, and…oh my mind just went blank. I’m running on four hours of sleep. Ah yes, Port Angelas and anything with the Cullens was fantastic. I know it wasn’t at all how it was in the book, but Edward’s reaction in Biology cracked me up. I actually liked it. 🙂
I think one of my biggest complaints is that JUST when I was getting into a scene, looking forward to the exchanges between the characters that I remembered from the book…the scene would end. Bummer. Too short.
Alright, I’ve gone on and on about this movie so much I really just don’t feel like it any more. I still want to share my basic opinion, though.
I LOVED a lot of parts. I also disliked a lot of parts. My main thing, however, was how very depressed Edward Cullen was. I mean, I know from reading Midnight Sun that the kid was not a happy camper. But, I also know Edward tried his darned hardest to “keep it light” with Bella. He was such a Debbie Downer, if you didn’t read the books I really don’t think you would have understood their relationship at all.
So, I guess that was what I missed. Their relationship. The happiness of their relationship, specifically. I really just didn’t get WHY Bella loved him.
My favorite line:
Rosalie – “Does she even like Italian?”
Emmett – “Her names Bella.” All “duh” like. Giggles.
I loved it! And hear hear to this post…my thoughts exactly!
Oooh Oooh! I meant that for Bella, too.
Bella in the books was hilarious, sarcastic, and Stephenie did an awesome job putting physical comedy into the books.
Congrats on the 2million hits! I loved the Mike window scene too! and the scene where Eric says ‘bella, look, a worm!’ humans are stupid sometimes. the gun part was an excellent touch as well. i have to say that jasper was hilarious. you could really tell it was hard on him, without a doubt. his expression was pricless when he said ‘nice to meet you’!!!! i wish there was more of him though, he tends to be overlooked. and his hair looked crispy.
One of my only complaints character-wise is that Edward invited Bella to see him sparkle, when before he tried to avoid it all together. It doesn’t seem like him to disclose his sparkliness.
I did love, however, the kitchen scene, and how Alice randomly appeared on a branch. I think Alice looked a little bit too tall, but she nailed the voice. Very awkward scene. Very funny.
I also loved how they used flashbacks from when Esme and Edward were turned, and how Bella invisions herself like the girls in the original Dracula films. Excellent touch.
All in all, excellent. Funny, and the originality of an independant film.
OK, I have seen this movie twice now, and I cannot remember for the life of me what Mike/window scene there was?? It’s going to drive me crazy!!
Kaleb, you rock. I agree with everything you said. I must say that I really liked the movie at the midnight release, but the crowd was much better tonight and without people laughing constantly at every scene, I found that I enjoyed everything much more!
This is the kind of movie that might seem a little silly in the theater surrounded by over-excited people, but in the privacy of your room would be just as touching and meaningful as the books we know and love!
I agree with Mneh–Edward and Bella’s relationship is what I missed most of all, because it didn’t make sense as it was in the movie.
Okay, I went to the midnight showing and was probably apprehensive about whether or not the movie would live up to the books. So, after watching it, I thought the movie was well done and yes all the major plot points were there. But, I felt that the movie was very fast paced for some reason. I concluded that I was doing too much comparing between the book and the movie and not really letting the movie “carry” me like the book did.
So, I saw it again tonight and decided that I wouldn’t think about the book at all, and just watch the story for itself.
Well, that made all the difference for me. I really loved it the second time through!! Everything was there that I had hoped for and the pace of the movie seemed to slow down.
Overall, I think all of the actors did an amazing job – can’t complain. Kristen was Bella and Rob was Edward(never doubted this one). The casting was perfect in my opinion. The story flowed and the relationship between Edward and Bella became much more apparent. Catherine Hartwick did a great job and the music was perfect. Rob’s songs really worked!
There were more couples at the movie tonight and they weren’t teens. I got the feeling that everyone was really enjoying the movie.
I agree, I wished they had said “I love you” to each other at least once – maybe they can put that in at the beginning of new moon. I think Edward and Bella dancing/kissing at the prom was much more romantic than the bedroom scene and would have been the perfect place for the “I love you’s”. I could really feel the love that they had for each other while they were dancing and I think that is why the other two couples left the gazebo – they could feel it as well and probably felt like they were intruding.
The lead in for New Moon worked for me as well – which I do think they will make and with a larger budget.
So, if you were not quite sure of your opinion of the movie or thought it didn’t live up to your expectations, I would encourage you to go see it a second time and forget about any preconceived expectations and just experience the movie and let it “carry” you into the Twilight universe.
I slept only 2 1/2 hours. Love the movie. Can’t understand why others can’t. Kristen is great but a little ‘stiff’; Rob can act really well. He’s a great actor. My favorites were the meadow scene where Edward sparkles – just perfect, seems like what the book says, sparkling diamonds; the kissing scene was hot; and the alley scene – you could really feel Edward’s anger; well, the baseball, whoa, Alice can bat! Spectacular! I feel it would have been better as an added scene if Bella was dreaming and saying Edward’s name – that would be sweet, instead of just mentioning it. Will see the movie with my kids again tomorrow. Rate: 4 1/2 stars.
well unlike a lot here i hated the movie, it was funny in a omg this is so bad funny way, not like omg thats funny cus it should be. more like laughing at the movie not with the movie.
i really think it was a badly written screen play, and well… i’m going to be flamed but i hated the dir. going in to this movie i hate her other movies i would pay her money to use a steady cam and pull out of her shots a little. i know she thinks it’s art ,i think it’s painful to watch.
oh and like someone else was saying why dose shiny skin have a nosie?
things like that bug me to no end in movies lol.
I’m definitely going to have to agree with everything you said, except for my expectations. I expected greatness, and I got it.
From the opening scene, I was already blown away. Bella with the spade and the cactus cracked me up. At first, it looked like a burial. Which made me ponder if they wanted it to look like a burial, of her life in Phoenix, her life as a normal teenage human girl.
Charlie was awkwardly hilarious throughout the entire movie, except, of course, for the part where she leaves him to go with Alice and Jasper. That was absolutely heartbreaking.
I noticed nothing was mentioned about Jasper being an empath, and for a moment it bothered me, but how could they portray it on screen in a way that everyone in the audience could understand?
Another thing, the lack of the airport scene made me think the anticipation for the final battle was going to be lessened. Then, as I watched the fight scene, I realized there was no need for anticipation, because anything more anxiety-inducing would have given me heart failure.
I loved the montage of clips from the moment she’s bitten to the moment she wakes up in the hospital. Beautifully done. Especially with the deer. I’m really glad they added that in there, as sort of a demonstration to how fragile and helpless she actually is, physically.
The entire vampire Google search was intense, especially when she pictures herself on the couch with Edward descending to her throat. It was very old school vampire in the best of ways.
The humans were hilarious, and what was up with the bead curtain in Tyler’s van? It doesn’t say too many things about the guy’s recreational activities. I definitely felt a 60’s “carefree” vibe.
The Eric/Mike battle was funny in the fact that they never stood a chance, not once Edward walked through the doors of the cafeteria.
Speaking of which, the Cullen’s entrace was downright dream-like. It was smooth and graceful, and made ME want to know who they were, even though I already do.
The baseball scene was phenomenal. Very intense and cocky, in a way. Jasper twirling the bat, Alice with her awesome pitching stance, and everyone so sure of themselves as they raced either toward the ball or toward the home plate. I found it very sexy, in a way.
There are so many more things I could say about this movie, but I’ll just finish with sying that I thought everyone did a phenomenal job, both on and off screen. I applaud each of them , and really hope the other fans of the book enjoy it just as much.
So was it just in my theater or what???
You know the part on the trailer when Emmet tells Edward, “she’s not one of us.” Where in the world was that???
did it get cut?? WHY??????
I was extremely sad, and everyone with me was to.
The movie felt a little too rushed but I thought it was still great. Since I live in Arizona, everyone started screaming when Bella said Phoenix in the begining 🙂
But the part I was sad that wasn’t there is really random… It’s when Bella “hunts” for her breakfast (cereal) and tells Edward that it is no grizzly bear 🙁
And i have to mention the Edward and Jacob stare at the end was phenomenal!!!
does anyone else feel the horrific loss at the “Meadow Scene”? Because that’s what made the book and their love in my mind and Edward’s vulnerability in revealing his sprakly-self was taken away…..honestly that was the point where I almost left the theatre.
I did stay to finish it and came to the conclusion that while she did a good job, i didn’t see Bella in Kristen’s eyes, but Rob was great even with too much lipstick 🙂
don’t love it, don’t hate it and i’ll take the book over it hands down. best part….SM cameo. I LOVE YOU STEPH!!!
I thought it was just okay. It was a wonderful representation of the book, as well as far more real than most teen movies (note: the lockers were not brand-new), but there were some visual things I hated.
Like the prom scene. Forks is a 2B school. And for all of you who DO NOT know this…that means it’s really, REALLY small. Sooooooo said school would have never been able to pay for the beautiful prom that they had.
Also. Edward’s sparkling. Ick. I thought it looked more like he was sweating. A lot. I imagined less of a sparkle and more of a glow, like his skin had florescence underneath.
Favorite scene: Edward…ballet!!!!
Funniest scenes:
1) Emmett: Is she even Italian?
2) Jessica: “Who are they?”
3) Charlie: gun
Overall, I liked the movie! I was really surprised at how much I actually laughed too. Everything came together really well, and I think any fan of the book should enjoy it.
Some things I wish were different: I would have liked to see more of Alice; looking back, I can see that she’s not a huge character in the book, but she’s still my favorite. Also, I would have liked to see Edward and Bella spend more time in the meadow, and I think all of the guys inviting Bella to the dance would have been funny to see. On the other hand, I loved the addition of the Cullens cooking for Bella, and Bella and Edward at the top of the huge tree.
I will definitely be watching this movie again, once I finish my programming project and actually can spare the time.
I completely LOVED the movie…I can’t say it enough…I LOVED LOVED LOVED IT! I am SO SO proud of all the cast! They were all so wonderful! I have seen it twice already and will be seeing it on Sunday and probably Monday (maybe even tomorrow) It was wonderfully made and definately fulfilled my expectations and wishes.
Favorite scenes:
Vampire Baseball! The song fit perfectly with this scene! Let me just say when they held up the baseball and I saw that it was a wilson one..well, I have never been more proud to be a Wilson in my entire life! 😀
The Ending…I won’t say what it is, but when that person walks out of Prom was awesome!
And of course when Bella goes to the Cullen’s house…all I have to say is Emmett is hilarious and Rosalie is perfect!
Favorite funny parts:
Charlie with the gun…Bahaha made me die laughing
Charlie with Tyler..again Bahahaha
Mike in the Window…wow funny stuff!
and there is SO SO much more I could say, but I don’t want to talk forever lol…it is WONDERFUL! 😀
I loved that the Cullens were making her food when she first came. I hated all the giggling at certain intense scenes (like the kissing or hospital). It is hard to get into it when there is a bunch of giggling teens all throughout the movie. I’ll enjoy it on DVD more when I can watch it alone.
Well first off i loved it!!! The voice over at the begining was just amazing. when bella entered the biology room oh god that was hilarious! The mike window scene hahaha oh so funny! Stephenie meyer in it! Holly crap!! We all screamed lol it did feel a bit rushed like those 2 hours was only 1 🙁 it felt like i dreamt it all cuz i went to the midnight one and had to go to school lol (my parents and i made a compramise that i could watch it as long as i went to school and boy was i tired) the prom, taylor lautners performance even tho he wasnt in it much, ballet studio scene, the kiss ahh im soo jealous kristen got to kiss those lips.. everything was better than i expected it to be! Oh and at the prom with the edward and jacob glare… amazing! Like i said before i loved it and will be watching it eveytime i go to the movies until they put it on dvd 🙂
Yeah, Rachel(See above comment) that was the type of people I got in the Theater. It is hard when they are laughing in a way that is making fun of it(not the actual funny parts but the good parts in the book.)
I give it 3 to 4 *’s and when Edward sparkles and says this is a skin of a killer i couldn’t take him seriously and i was gasping for air and and was laughing so loud!
haha, i can’t believe there aren’t more negative comments here..first i agree with rachel that it was so funny in an ‘oh my god this is awful’ kind of way. I was cracking up through most of the movie it was just so ridiculously bad. Honestly, i don’t understand how anyone liked it. I really thought it was one of THE worst movies i’ve ever seen in my life. The acting was horrible, the plot didn’t flow, the meadow scene was AWFUL!!! ughh..the whole relationship between bella and edward wasn’t developed well at all. I really don’t have anything positive to say about it at all. I went in with very low expectations and even those were too high. i’m so disappointed.
My 15 year old daughter and I went to see the midnight showing of the movie, along with a twi-hard friend of mine. We all absolutely loved it! Afterward I went online to see what others had to say, and I was so surprised to hear how many people were disappointed. I really didn’t understand why. For me, the movie was everything I had hoped it would be and more. I especially loved the humor, which I hadn’t expected to play a part in the movie. After thinking on it a while and reading so many varied reviews, I have to agree with Jessie (post #34). I think that people who were expecting to see every detail of the book played out exactly the way the book is written were the people who were disappointed. Those who went in to the movie prepared to view it as a separate entity were those who had more positive things to say. Like everyone else, I was sad to see how rushed the relationship was in the first half, but I knew it had to be that way. Despite how quickly that part moved, I still think it was thorough. Everything was there; it was just condensed. I was so impressed with the entire cast and can’t wait to see more of the supporting characters in the next movies. I have to say, though, I was most impressed with Kristen and Rob. I think their roles were incredibly challenging, especially in the context of the script’s “condensed book format.” There are so many things that they were able to portray with mere facial expressions! I read one comment that expressed disappointment in Kristen for not shedding any tears, but I think Kristen was right on, especially in the hospital scene. I don’t think tears would have adequately expressed the utter shock and horror Bella felt when Edward told her they should go their separate ways. Kristen was superb! Rob did an incredible job, too. I loved his portrayal of Edward because he showed us the conflict and seemingly imminent loss of control that Edward felt inside. If Rob had played Edward as cool and unruffled as he is in the book, viewers who don’t already understand Edward wouldn’t understand this critical element of the relationship. Bella almost instantly demolished the dam Edward had built up over a hundred years of restraining his feelings and urges. Suddenly he has a flood of emotions and desires to try to deal with. Rob revealed Edward’s duality. He has a wise, seasoned side from having been in existence for so many years. But he also retains characteristics of a teenage boy. He is a bit rebellious and imetuous and is discovering the rollercoaster of emotions that come with first love. I was fascinated by Rob’s ability to show this complexity of Edward’s character. He made Edward seem so much more real to me! I’ve never read a book or seen a movie more than once in my life before Twilight. I’ve read all four books three times so far, and I intend to see the movie in the theatre at least one more time. I also intend to buy the dvd when it comes out. It will be the only dvd I have ever purchased. I also bought the soundtrack – the only soundtrack I own. Obsessed? Absolutely! And loving every minute of it!
Kaleb, you are an excellent writer. You could make anyone like this movie, seriously.
I thoroughly enjoyed it. Considering most critics are middle-aged men. I guess I can’t blame them for hating this movie. But, I still think they’re being downright harsh instead of merely critical. Some films deserve it, but even the critic in me can see that this movie is better than what they’re saying.
So basically…
The critic in me gives it a C+ (average)
And the fangirl in me gives it an A+
: )