Twilight the Movie
By deaneal
@deaneal (12)
United States
November 28, 2008 12:44pm CST
A few days ago I watched the movie Twilight and I just have to say that it was the worst movie I have seen in a long time. I read the books (yes I know that they are chick books, but oh well) and thought that they were a great story. I have a hard time believing that Stephanie Meyer would let someone destroy her story with a movie like that. A few minutes into the movie I realized that I would have made a better Edward than the person that they had, but about half way through the movie I realized that I would have made a better Bella than what they had!!! Have these people even acted before? And who wrote that screenplay? Have they read the book? There was no character development at all.
Has anyone else seen it? What do you think about it??
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4 responses
@ganderlot (351)
• United States
28 Nov 08
I haven't read the books but was looking forward to the movie. I guess I should read the books first otherwise I may be turned off. Regards
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@AmandaBarnhart (671)
• Canada
28 Nov 08
Strong suggestion read the books first. Often with movies they keep alot out of the movie that you would otherwise read int he book for time reasons of course. Some times what they feel isn't pertinent to the story readers feel differently. Another strong suggestion is to try to make sure you can get the books in good time. Why do I say that because If you become addicted to the book like I was. You'll want the other book on hand when you finish the other one. I'm not one to read but I read the 4 books in 4 days. I couldn't put it down. I think from what I've been hearing you'll gain more satisfaction from the books then you would from the movies.
@wayz12 (2059)
• United States
1 Dec 08
I've read the books, and I watched the movie. I thought it was a fun movie to watch. I mean, its not going to get any awards for acting or whatever, but it was entertaining enough that I enjoyed my two hours inside the movie theater.
I have to admit I did go in with low expectations, considering that movies based on books, don't usually turn out the way I want. Still, I feel the movie try to stick with the book plot, but made changes that is necessary for a film format. It's actually funny how some poignant scenes in the book came out slightly humorous on the film, but I'm fine with that.
I dragged a friend who has not read the books, and when the movie was over she love the film, and I have to accompany her to the bookstore to grab the book. So, I guess..the movie has its own charm.
Oh..and I went to watch it again with another group of friends...and one of them who hasn't read the book..decided she wants to read it too...LOL..
@creativedreamweaver (7297)
• United States
28 Nov 08
Thanks for the heads up about the movie version. I haven't seen it and now doubt that I will. I too read the books and hung on every word and scene. They were compelling and really drew the reader in. Writers it seems have very little creative input when they sign over their rights for a movie deal. I have seen it happen again and again. Some producers are lean more toward writer's original work, but it is not the norm. I was eager to see this movie, but now, like I stated, I think I'll pass.
@Richard_Uther (229)
• Argentina
29 Nov 08
I haven't seen it or read the book, but I saw the trailers and previews and it looked really bad. And I don't mean the type of bad when you can still watch the flick and laugh about how bad it is, I mean aggravatingly bad.
I remember watching a fight scene and thinking it looked worse than the fights in Smallville. And lets be honest here, Smallville is a TV show, not a movie that was supposed to be one of the blockbusters of the year.
After that I kinda forgot about it until the movie came out, then someone who watched it explained the "sparkly vampires" thing and that sealed the deal for me: I'm trying to get a restraining order so the movie has to stay at no less than 10 feet away from me.
Rich
