pattycakez
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i read all 4 in 2 weeks during the summer. i couldnt put it down EVER. so good
i want edward <33
i want edward <33
Twilight Saga - books & movies
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meaghanb2926
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I want a vampire...
I bought Twilight and stayed up all night reading it...then New Moon the next night and Eclipse the next... I went and saw the movie and was horribly dissappointed. They changed things that didn't need to be changed! To me it was low budget and seemed low budget. It was so disjointed...I felt like had I not read the book first nothing would've made sense...
So I still have Breaking Dawn to read but I am refusing to because I dont want it to end.... I'm saving it for my plane ride back east this week.
I love the books and the writing but I do think the fact that they so heavily romanticize getting married so young a bit socially irresponsible when considering the books are geared towards teens.
I bought Twilight and stayed up all night reading it...then New Moon the next night and Eclipse the next... I went and saw the movie and was horribly dissappointed. They changed things that didn't need to be changed! To me it was low budget and seemed low budget. It was so disjointed...I felt like had I not read the book first nothing would've made sense...
So I still have Breaking Dawn to read but I am refusing to because I dont want it to end.... I'm saving it for my plane ride back east this week.
I love the books and the writing but I do think the fact that they so heavily romanticize getting married so young a bit socially irresponsible when considering the books are geared towards teens.
YSLGuy
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I think I may attempt to read Edward's version of Twilight on the Stephanie Meyer's website.
I am going to see the movie a third time on Wed. Also, I just read that they might not use the same director for the second movie. Apparently, RPatz and Stephanie Meyer's clashed with her a lot over the movie, so I think she is going bye bye
I am going to see the movie a third time on Wed. Also, I just read that they might not use the same director for the second movie. Apparently, RPatz and Stephanie Meyer's clashed with her a lot over the movie, so I think she is going bye bye
ThePostcardOrg
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I just found out about these books a week ago, and I'm already on book 4! :O I'm ADDICTED! It is just so amazing<3 I love, love, love Bella and Edward together, they really make me believe that anything is possible<3
Saw the film on Saturday, in Norway it does not premiere until January 9th, but the had a pre-viewing this weekend, and I was lucky enough to be able to attend. The film was amazing, but I must say that I think the movie will be better for those who have read the book, just because the movie does tend to skip important scenes, and it is difficult to portray the intense feelings between Bella and Edward on screen, rather than reading it, where it'll be filled with adjectives.. Well, yeah thats enough on my part.. I'm gonna go continue reading Breaking Dawn
I don't ever want it to end XD
Saw the film on Saturday, in Norway it does not premiere until January 9th, but the had a pre-viewing this weekend, and I was lucky enough to be able to attend. The film was amazing, but I must say that I think the movie will be better for those who have read the book, just because the movie does tend to skip important scenes, and it is difficult to portray the intense feelings between Bella and Edward on screen, rather than reading it, where it'll be filled with adjectives.. Well, yeah thats enough on my part.. I'm gonna go continue reading Breaking Dawn
xoshopaholicxo
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yay Taylor Lautner isn't being replaced!!!!!! sorry guys I'm just really happy. As I read, Taylor is now who I imagine as Jake. Team Jacob:]
Twilight Author Urges Fans to Trust New Director - The Twilight Saga, Robert Pattinson, Stephenie Meyer : People.com
Twilight Author Urges Fans to Trust New Director - The Twilight Saga, Robert Pattinson, Stephenie Meyer : People.com
MxAxC-_ATTACK
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I got the books shortly after Christmas and I read all four books within four days.... I loved the books but the movie was SO CHEESY! The whole part where he was supposed to be running super fast with bella on his back LOL I broke out in laughter in the theater it was ridiculous!
Mabelle
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I like robert pattison a lot. 1. good looking. 2. hilarious. 3. doesnt take himself seriously. i think he's refreshing. And maybe a bit of a jerk... in a hot way. Plus i have a thing for grungy kinda dirty boys. rrooowww
Seriously though, i dont like the books. I'm finishing the series cause, well, i have nothing else to read. I think they're very poorly written and cheesy. Everyone always seems to get what they want with little to no sacrifice. The solutions come too easily. Bella has to be the most annoying character, and shes narrator, which is so irritating. I think the ideas are good, but very poorly executed. If a good writer had taken Stephanie Meyer's 1st draft and reworked it, man it could have been amazing.
At the beginning of the series i really liked Edward, but by book 4, i find him to be kinda dull. I prefer a real man with flaws, keeps things interesting. I'm not big into these old archetypes.
Seriously though, i dont like the books. I'm finishing the series cause, well, i have nothing else to read. I think they're very poorly written and cheesy. Everyone always seems to get what they want with little to no sacrifice. The solutions come too easily. Bella has to be the most annoying character, and shes narrator, which is so irritating. I think the ideas are good, but very poorly executed. If a good writer had taken Stephanie Meyer's 1st draft and reworked it, man it could have been amazing.
At the beginning of the series i really liked Edward, but by book 4, i find him to be kinda dull. I prefer a real man with flaws, keeps things interesting. I'm not big into these old archetypes.
Penn
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I just finished the last book, and you took the words right out of my mouth.
Originally Posted by Mabelle
Seriously though, i dont like the books. I'm finishing the series cause, well, i have nothing else to read. I think they're very poorly written and cheesy. Everyone always seems to get what they want with little to no sacrifice. The solutions come too easily. Bella has to be the most annoying character, and shes narrator, which is so irritating. I think the ideas are good, but very poorly executed. If a good writer had taken Stephanie Meyer's 1st draft and reworked it, man it could have been amazing. At the beginning of the series i really liked Edward, but by book 4, i find him to be kinda dull. I prefer a real man with flaws, keeps things interesting. I'm not big into these old archetypes. |
I just finished the last book, and you took the words right out of my mouth.
BloopBloop
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yea. i think alot of that was the REAL reason behind changing directors. i dont think the original quit/got fired (whichever it was) i think that happened because of how crappy the movie came out to be. honestly i think the only thing that saved this movie from going into the hall of shame were the the hot cast, crazy tweens and their moms. am i right?
| Originally Posted by xoleaxo
wow, it was really hard to sit through the movie. excruciatingly painful. horrible acting plus cheesy special (?) effects. |
yea. i think alot of that was the REAL reason behind changing directors. i dont think the original quit/got fired (whichever it was) i think that happened because of how crappy the movie came out to be. honestly i think the only thing that saved this movie from going into the hall of shame were the the hot cast, crazy tweens and their moms. am i right?
lumiere
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The movie was so hard to sit through, it was ridiculous. Robert Pattinson's (who I didn't like for the role, Gaspard Ulliel would've made the perfect Edward imho) voice was so high, and Kristen Stewart's voice was so low. I didn't really like the books either. I have to admit though, Edward is <3
SolarWhite
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This is the best negative review-ish that I've read of Twilight. Now, I am a big fan of the books. Simply, and only because, I love the story. I fell in love with Edward (yeah, so what's new.. right?).
But I do agree with a lot of points you said. I didn't like the fact that everything came so easily for everyone. I also hated the fact that by the 4th book Edward seemed to disapear and the whole Twilight vibe was gone.
I have still read each the books 20 times each. But in the back of my mind I have the same thoughts running through my mind.
| Originally Posted by Mabelle
I like robert pattison a lot. 1. good looking. 2. hilarious. 3. doesnt take himself seriously. i think he's refreshing. And maybe a bit of a jerk... in a hot way. Plus i have a thing for grungy kinda dirty boys. rrooowww Seriously though, i dont like the books. I'm finishing the series cause, well, i have nothing else to read. I think they're very poorly written and cheesy. Everyone always seems to get what they want with little to no sacrifice. The solutions come too easily. Bella has to be the most annoying character, and shes narrator, which is so irritating. I think the ideas are good, but very poorly executed. If a good writer had taken Stephanie Meyer's 1st draft and reworked it, man it could have been amazing. At the beginning of the series i really liked Edward, but by book 4, i find him to be kinda dull. I prefer a real man with flaws, keeps things interesting. I'm not big into these old archetypes. |
This is the best negative review-ish that I've read of Twilight. Now, I am a big fan of the books. Simply, and only because, I love the story. I fell in love with Edward (yeah, so what's new.. right?).
But I do agree with a lot of points you said. I didn't like the fact that everything came so easily for everyone. I also hated the fact that by the 4th book Edward seemed to disapear and the whole Twilight vibe was gone.
I have still read each the books 20 times each. But in the back of my mind I have the same thoughts running through my mind.
Ruby_Woo
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I abore Breaking Dawn! It should have ended with Eclipse. By book four their relationship, and "love" seems to be gone and now its about her being pregnant. UGH. I also dislike the whole Harry Potter/ Twilight comparison, simply because J.K is a far superior writer than S.M. and thats not an opinion its a fact. You can tell by the diction and such.
anyway, I hated the movie. Worst piece of film. But I love Rob, and Taylor. So Yeah, I watched it once, tried watching it again and I couldn't take it. Had to walk out. lol
but yeah. We'll see how the second one does.
anyway, I hated the movie. Worst piece of film. But I love Rob, and Taylor. So Yeah, I watched it once, tried watching it again and I couldn't take it. Had to walk out. lol
but yeah. We'll see how the second one does.
M.A.C. head.
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So:
I saw it a second time just a few weeks ago, and I really liked it the second time around. It had been a while since I'd read the book or seen the movie, so I was able to just enjoy it for what it was and not constantly relate to the book every 30 seconds.
I can't wait for the DVD release! Except, I'm getting it on DVD, Blu-ray, and I'm getting the sound track. My brother in law works at Best Buy and he can always buy the hot stuff right away with his discount. My birthday is not too far off from the release
| Originally Posted by M.A.C. head.
I HATED the movie! 
The books were way better. I could read those over and over. But I haven't felt compelled to see the movie a second time. |
So:
I saw it a second time just a few weeks ago, and I really liked it the second time around. It had been a while since I'd read the book or seen the movie, so I was able to just enjoy it for what it was and not constantly relate to the book every 30 seconds.
I can't wait for the DVD release! Except, I'm getting it on DVD, Blu-ray, and I'm getting the sound track. My brother in law works at Best Buy and he can always buy the hot stuff right away with his discount. My birthday is not too far off from the release
