Twilight Saga - books & movies

[BloodMittens]

~raises hand~ Met Robert Pattison at Hot Topic during the Twilight "signing". My friend worked there and got me in, I shook his hand (no one was supposed to touch him) MAN, you should have SEEEEEEEEEEEN the looks on the fangirls faces, they looked like they wanted to tear my face off and eat my eyes or something...

I just finished reading Breaking Dawn... and I must say, I'm rather happy I borrowed it from a friend instead of paying for it... because it was just... horrid in my opinion, and for more than a few reasons.

1. Everyone gets a happy ending, it's way TOO happy almost.
2. Everything seems to just fall into place like Tetris:

"Oh, Voultri is coming? No problem! Bella has these new powers even though a lot of vampires don't have these powers, nor be able to use them for being a few months old, that can just SO happen to shield against the Voultri's offenses!"

"OH NO! A hiker! Oh look, Bella can run away from the smell of human blood, even though she's only a few days old!"

"Oh, Alice! You just SOOOO happen to find another hybrid like Renesseme in Africa/India/Rainforestplacesomewhere and now the Voultri can't attack us!"

"Jacob? Imprinting a newborn? No problem! She'll be full grown in 7 years anyways!"

Seriously...? SERIOUSLY!?!
3. Bella becomes so bland after becoming a vampire I can't relate to her at all... it's like S.M. is just living her little fantasy... but in a horrid way. NO one is that perfect.
4. Same as before, Edward, no one is that perfect.

I liked the first three books... but I have to say Breaking Dawn was a let down.

I don't know about you girls though, I'm buying the movie

At least I have something to look at (JACOBBBB <3333333333 )

I like me some wolfman

 

[Mabelle]

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Originally Posted by SolarWhite 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.

why thank you! i'll take that as a compliment!

 

[BaDKiTTy69]

I know I am really late to the party. But I decided to read these books just now. And my questions is should I read all four books before I watch the movie? Cause I am afraid that if I watch the movie first it will kill the fun in reading these books.

 

[mizuki~]

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Originally Posted by BaDKiTTy69 I know I am really late to the party. But I decided to read these books just now. And my questions is should I read all four books before I watch the movie? Cause I am afraid that if I watch the movie first it will kill the fun in reading these books.

I recommend reading at least the first one and THEN watch the movie

 

[coachkitten]

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Originally Posted by mizuki~ I recommend reading at least the first one and THEN watch the movie

I totally agree. Read the first one, see the movie, then read the other three. These books are addicting!

 

[leenybeeny]

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Originally Posted by BloodMittens I don't know about you girls though, I'm buying the movie At least I have something to look at (JACOBBBB <3333333333 ) I like me some wolfman

Me too!!! I am SO much more a Jacob fan than an Edward fan. I actually dreamt I was in a liplock with him once.. lol

 

[Cinfulgirl]

Wow I only read Twilight and New Moon, I've read them both 3 times

I only read Twilight after I saw the movie, since many friends of mire kept saying the movie was nothing like the book and blah blah, but I liked the movie, so read the book,and got addicted to the book!! Cant wait for the movies and see what they include =]

 

[BloodMittens]

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Originally Posted by leenybeeny Me too!!! I am SO much more a Jacob fan than an Edward fan. I actually dreamt I was in a liplock with him once.. lol

LOL! I'm a Jacob fan too like WHOAAA.

I have a big poster of him in my room

 

[coachkitten]

I have watched the movie about 5 times since I got it last week. I am a Jacob fan as well (although I also love Edward). I can't wait for the new moon movie to come out as we will get to see a TON of Jacob!!

 

[BloodMittens]

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Originally Posted by coachkitten I have watched the movie about 5 times since I got it last week. I am a Jacob fan as well (although I also love Edward). I can't wait for the new moon movie to come out as we will get to see a TON of Jacob!!

I wonder how they're going to work with the guy who played Jacob, as he's not very tall :/

 

[Cinfulgirl]

^^ Yeah I've always wondered how they might make him tower over Bella in the movie, I mean he is getting the body down, just not the height

 

[BloodMittens]

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Originally Posted by Cinfulgirl ^^ Yeah I've always wondered how they might make him tower over Bella in the movie, I mean he is getting the body down, just not the height

Yeah, it's only 5'6" :/ And Jacob is supposed to be 6'8" by the end of the books. And 6'4" by New Moon. I don't know how they're going to do this.

I think this might be why they were having problems signing him on for the second movie too, I know it definitely had something to do with his weight, and not being big enough. He's only 17 though, so he might pack on a bit of muscle before then

The only thing I didn't like is that they didn't really portray his character as I expected. I expected a more "flirtatious, teasing Jacob" :/ I guess we'll see how this one goes.

Also! Dakota Fanning is going to be Jane in the new movie. I'm excitedddd! I <3 Dakota Fanning.

 

[BaDKiTTy69]

Thank you girls, my first book is on my way

I love book swaping. hehe

 

[jen77]

Finally watched this. I see why everyone is sooo addicted to it now lol.

I can't wait for the next one!

 

[LisaOrestea]

Love this series of books.. they are so captivating its ridiculous

The first film was great. Not as good as the book (and they cut some of my favourite scenes) but better than I expected it to be (book to film versions usually suuuuck)

Can't wait for new moon

 

[nebbish]

I'm a vampire snob... these books SUCKED.
I don't like the story or the way they were written & I really don't like the mythology.
The movie was okay ... mostly because the guy who plays Edward is hoooot :]

 

[Ruby_Woo]

Ladies, its called movie magic.

The same way that they made Ian Mckellen tower over Elijah wood in "Lord of the Rings" there are certain angles that can be shot to make someone appear shorter or way taller. Also the set can be built to make Bella appear shorter.

There are a lot of ways this can be accomplished. I just think people are taking this too literal thinking he actually HAS to be the height for the role.

Leave that to the director, and just enjoy the movie for what it is. I hope its better than the first, cus the first sucked ass.

 

[ashk36]

ohhhhhh shitttttttt i finally watched this movie today and i just lost my shit. i could stare at that man all day. hotness. i nearly watched it a second time just so i could look at him some more. damn. vampires are hot. especially sparkly ones.

 

[shea_47]

not ashamed to say that last night i watched the movie for the 12th time since i bought it

 

[MzzRach]

I have not read any of the books - but finally saw the film this weekend.

I really enjoyed it, even if it is targeted toward a teen audience. I thought the leads were great and all around it was well done.

Of course, I'll have to read the books now.

I have read Stephanie Meyer's first adult fiction novel, The Host, which I liked very much.