Twilight
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American booksellers have hailed the author of the Twilight saga - which runs through four novels - as the new J.K. Rowling. Stephenie Meyer's first instalment of the Twilight series sold more than five million copies in the US alone and, thereby, helped to fill the void left by the departed Boy Who Lived.
With Meyer herself having the final say in the editing room, the film has deviated from the path on which the director originally set out. The author thought Catherine Hardwicke's first cut a little too steamy; hence the interaction between Bella and Edward becomes even more intimate.
The performances, too, are strong. Robert Pattinson settles well into a demanding first leading role, which requires him to project a restrained desire – no easy feat. The film's heroine, Kristen Stewart, meanwhile, is excellent, the Panic Room and Into The Wild star clearly well tutored by former mentors Jodie Foster and Sean Penn.
Bella is both vulnerable and strong, a three-time damsel in distress, requiring Edward's white-faced knight to save her, and yet also courageous enough to surrender to danger and send an immortal bloodsucker into a frenzy of desire.
Despite the presence of vampires, Twilight is a romance, not a horror, and anyone hoping to sink their teeth into a gore-fest will be disappointed. There is action, ignited by the arrival of a trio of wandering neck-biters who feed on the locals and lust after Bella's blood, leading to a showdown in a be-mirrored ballet studio. Hardwicke sensibly introduces these rogues earlier into the story. However, Hardwick struggles with the stunt co-ordination and the depiction of vampires in direct sunlight.
Will Lawrence
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Harry Georgatos
December 16, 2008
This is the vampire movie James Dean would have made. It's more of an awkward teenage romantic fantasy then a hardcore vampire movie. It's a love story where some of the characters happen to be understanding vampire's. Looking forward to the sequel.
Angela
December 17, 2008
I loved this movie! Really good. I love the book and it stays pretty true to it! Great job to whoever made it!
Megan
December 19, 2008
This movie is the best, loved the book and the movie is just as good. I am a team Edward fan.
scott
December 19, 2008
This is the worst movie I have seen all year, it is so boring, nothing happens, and it rips off Buffy and Angel so much. How people like this crap I will never understand.
britney
December 19, 2008
omg I luv Edward Cullen mann!! I've read all the books and each book makes me luv him even more!!! It's a shame that the series had to end!!!! And if only edward cullen was real!!! He sure sets the standards for guys!!!
ella, kat
January 09, 2009
we LOVE the moviee! and i think his REAL name is robert pattison not 'edward cullen' but still they are both irsistiblee! and kristen steart is one of the best actress's we have seen this generation! the books are good too (:(:(: and scott YOUR GAY (:
lauren
January 11, 2009
I have never seen it but my sister keeps going on and on and on about it so apparently it's good
scott
January 14, 2009
Ella Kat, I seen this movie with my gf so I not gay. You sound like a child, why don't you grow up and watch a decent film or try Bedtime Stories. My daughter likes it so you will too
Reagan
February 04, 2009
I thought this was a beautiful movie. Even long after the movie was over, I found it still moved me and left me thinking how lucky I would feel if I were Bella. Definitely going to see it again.
Kim
May 08, 2009
Such a great love story, seen it 4 times. Definately a chick flick and the book is even better. shouldnt have to wait soo long for the next movie New Moon.
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