Twilight Saga - books & movies

[fabbygurl21]

I enjoyed the movie, didnt read the books. I felt like some things were missing. That's why I hate when they turn books into movies, I feel like they leave some important stuff out!

 

[prettybaby]

wow you guys. i read all 4 books in a week, and am on breaking dawn for the second time.... of course i already know that the movie is never as good as the book, but now im dissapointed, and have not even seen the movie yet! haha

 

[dollbaby]

I'm going to be the minority here and say that I absolutely loved the movie. IMO, I thought the actors portrayed their love for each other beautifully. I can't wait to see it again! Sure, it wasn't as good as the book but what movie adapted from a book is? We also have to remember that this was a pretty low budget film, so they didn't have much to work with.

New Moon has been confirmed that it will be made into a movie. Now that they have lots to work with, let's hope the get this one right

'Twilight' Sequel Confirmed: 'New Moon' To Hit The Big Screen - Movie News Story | MTV Movie News

 

[Shimmer]

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Originally Posted by Ruby_Woo I didn't understand why Billy who doesn't walk was driving in the movie. I just thought it was funny.

Lots of people who can't walk drive.

 

[brokenxbeauty]

^ Yeah, I'm pretty sure he drove in the book too. But I could be wrong?

Obviously the book was much better than the movie, but they always are! Personally, I liked the movie. For the time and budget they had (obviously they can't cram all that stuff into two hours) I think it turned out well. I wish they wouldn't have changed so many minor details, but I did still really enjoy the movie.

 

[Ruby_Woo]

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Originally Posted by Shimmer Lots of people who can't walk drive.

Yeah I just meant billy, because in the book Chief Swan asks Jacob if he has his license cus he is driving, and jacob lies and said he got an early permit at the rez.

The movie was pretty good for the budget. Hopefully it gets better with New moon!

 

[sinergy]

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Originally Posted by Ruby_Woo Yeah I just meant billy, because in the book Chief Swan asks Jacob if he has his license cus he is driving, and jacob lies and said he got an early permit at the rez. The movie was pretty good for the budget. Hopefully it gets better with New moon!

i made the same comment to my mom, about Billy not driving in the book. i actually thought that was pretty wierd that they changed that.

anyhoo, second time around, ya'll and i really enjoyed it. I didnt go in there expecting it to be exactly like the book, and i actually caught a lot of things that i missed the first time around. I really enjoyed it this time, and will probably watch it again if there is a chance for me to do so. My daughter went with me, and she hasnt really been into the books, but after watching the movie (which she loved) she wants to read the books now.

so yea, cant wait for New Moon....

 

[YSLGuy]

If I had not read the books, I would have liked the movie....and there fore wanted to read the book.

Since I HAVE read the book I kept noticing things that were off. Like in Port Angeles she never went into the book store, so she didn't buy a book.

I kept waiting for the part about Carlisle's history, but they never touched on that.

Also, I HaTE HATE that actor they picked for Carlisle, he's always annoyed me. I saw Carlisle has more softer and they made him look like Tom Cruise did in Interview with a Vampire (at least in the face, not the hair do)

But I liked it, and I have heard from people who didnt lke the first time that they loved it the second time.

And it grossed over 70 mill opening weekend. Yay!!!

 

[shea_47]

I read all the books and I loved the movies. I went in with really low expectations, and as a movie, without having read the book, it was probably missing some stuff. But I thought it was great!! I love movie Jacob...book Jacob was annoying, but movie Jacob is fab! And movie Bella isn't nearly as annoying, lol...

 

[Brittni]

Wow. I cannot believe how big Twilight is! I had saw the previews on TV without knowing anything about the book and thought it just looked interesting. Then, some of my college friends were all going and invited me along. So I've seen the movie before the books, but I think that's best because it couldn't disappoint. Books are always better than movies. Period. Now I'm itching to read the four books and for more movies to come out, though! I thought Twilight was gorgeous as far as the color/mood/setting... like the forest? amazing. Although it was obvious even without having read the book that they left out a lot, especially like how fast they fell in love... it was just she was instantly attracted/intrigued by him and wanted to look into the depth of his soul. I'm definitely a fan now!

 

[JillBug]

i went and saw the movie at midnight, even though i didn't read the books and i'm not really into the whole vampire-y stuff, and i really liked it! the only thing i didn't like was that everytime a new character walked onto the screen the theater would screm and go crazy, and they also kept laughing at parts that didn't really make sense, so that was annoying and a bit distracting. i went home and started reading my sister's book and i couldn't stop. i loved it!! i finished it in 2 days, and i am going to start on the next one tonight. now i see why everyone made such a big deal about how amazing it was, and i'm glad i saw it at midnight, because otherwise i would have probably never wathced the movie or read the books.

 

[Reiven]

I hear you Jillbug! The theater I was in had a ton of (younger) teenage girls who kept squeeling and screaming everytime someone stepped in to a scene!Annoying! Plus some guys was screaming some very bad things to the girls, thank god those guys left after half the movie(why were they even their?!) Well my opinion of the film! I haven't read the books(I'm on page 30 in the first book) so I can't say if the books was better or not, but I did like the movie! Even if they jumped a little to fast from scene to scene and left out some important smaller bits that I would love to see(my sister terrorizes me about the book so I know some parts xD) it still made a good movie, it could been better, but a good movie!^^ I think I'll have to watch it again though, I squeeled abit myself so I think I missed some conversations/parts XD

 

[aleksis210]

For how popular the books seemed to be, I found the previews to be very VERY lame...it reminded me of that one movie that came out..was it called 'the coven'? With all those boys that were witches or something...It's great to see most of you didn't like it. Hopefully with all the money they made, the sequel will be much better. Maybe I'll check out the books now.

 

[YSLGuy]

Went and saw it again today. I liked it even more teh second time. So did my BF. LOL He wants to read the books now.

 

[Penn]

I just finished the book last night, I kept putting it down and telling myself I'll finish it later but I had no self control and ended finishing it. I'm very tempted to run out and get New Moon now haha. I haven't seen the movie yet though, I'm planning to watch it soon even if I do go by myself [how sad is that haha] My friend told me that in the theater there were people laughing at some of the more serious, romantic or sad parts did this happen to any of you when you watched the movie? and Brittni, I feel like they fell in love pretty fast in the book as well but it could just be me.
I'm in love with Edward Cullen but I find Bella slightly annoying at times.

 

[sinergy]

yea there was a lot of laughing at parts in the movie that there shouldnt of been, im not sure if it was because people knew what was going to happen, and just to see it acted out was 'cute' or something to make you LOL or if it was just corny, some of the stuff i laughed at was basically cause i was able to see them actually doing a scene ive only played in my head,

 

[YSLGuy]

For those who have read all four books....

Am I the only one who finds Jacob annoying. He has such an attitude that I can't stand his character.

 

[MelodyKat]

Jacob is actually my favorite character...he totally reminds me of a few friends I grew up with. A bit cocky but always knows how to make you laugh. I can't wait to see how they interact in the next movie.

So here is my review......

I loved and hated the movie. I feel like the scenes where Bella and Edward were alone always seemed a bit awkward. I loved the casting....the looks of the characters was on point. Bella was perfect, clumsy and nonchalant. However....Edwards performance threw me off. More weird and creepy than passionate. There were a few moments where me and a few older girls around me started cracking up. (we were the few in our late 20's in the theatre on opening night) I really hope he gets the whole "passionate" and not "melodramatic" thing down.

The baseball scene was amazing! The fight scene was on point...I love that they didn't downplay that he broke some of her bones.

Ok....and am I the only person that HATED the house......I totally pictured and old fashioned house with pillars and very open kind of marbley setting.

Overall one of the best and worst movies I have seen in a long time. Will I buy it when it comes out on vid....absolutely.....

And I can't wait for the sequels!!!!

 

[Ruby_Woo]

I love Jacob, he is such a guy! lol I love how he is annoying, but funny. He doesnt overreact like Edward and stuff. I dunno but this movie was ok. Im hoping for a better sequel

 

[Little Addict]

I can't wait for new moon to come out since then we get more Carlisle screen time in the beginning (when she hurts herself)

I remember at the midnight showing that I went to everyone gasped when he came on screen. by far my favorite character now.