OK. I saw it this past weekend. I read the books--loved them, except for the 2nd one because Edward was almost nonexistent. Not that I have a "thing" for Edward or anything--I'm not in the "Twilight Moms" group or anything lame like that, but I just prefer him over Jacob.Anyway, I was slightly dissappointed just because the clips I saw really did surpass the overall movie experience--they were better than seeing the whole thing--does that make sense? Plus, I mean, it did kinda look more like a made-for-TV-movie... the budget just wasn't there. BUT next film, they'll have the budget, so it should be better! (even if it is based on the lamest of all 4 books :)-sorry Ariel :)
I'm not a Nazi about all of the left out details or anything...I realize a movie won't be JUST like the book with all of the details intact and actually would have rather seen LESS if it meant the movie would flow better! I just felt like it was really choppy... and I wasn't totally impressed with Robert Pattinson's portrayal of Edward. In some scenes he was great, in other scenes, he wasn't so hot. Kristen Stewart did a great job portraying Bella though--she was a total "stick in the mud" just like Bella.... haha.
Was REALLY glad there were no screaming teenieboppers in the theater though. Loved the smooching scene :) Thought that was perfect... Loved most of the characters--they did a great job at portraying what the author had in mind. Not sold on Edward yet though--some of his facial expressions...ughhhhh!!!! I hear I'll like him better if I see it again, haha.
Overall, thought the character portrayal was really good, screenplay was so so--just too choppy...they fall in love in like 1 day, it's weird...and parts where it was like "oh we need to stick this in the movie" and it's there, no rhyme or reason, and in totally the wrong place! And the cinematography left a bit to be desired, but that's all about budget.
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I totally agree! I was keeping my opinions to myself because I didn't want to sway anyone and I think I need to see it a second time, but I am totally with you on it. They were all the sudden in love and couldn't live without each other. I didn't like the meadow scene and I think that Edward was blah, not much to him. By the way, it is awesome you are in that choir. I always loved to hear you sing!! I think I have you on tape practicing once. Memories!!
It had been too long since I finished the books. I just missed Edward and Bella so much. It was easy to forgive them of their imperfections just to be near them again. :)
yeah my major complaint was that they like hated each other one second and the next they are madly in love and can't live without each other. they didn't portray the "blossoming"- if you will- of their relationship very well :)
p.s. SO excited for movie #2 and for jacob to lose that nasty wig!
great review. I loved it, didn't read the books and had very low expectations based on the trailer.
Yes, Jacob losing the wig will be a very SWEET moment :)
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