Elisabeth in IL Posted February 6, 2009 Share Posted February 6, 2009 I just finished reading the first two books in the series and am having to wait for the next two to arrive. Anyway, I'm wondering what those of you, who have read the books, think of the movie? Should I watch it when it come out on DVD or should I just live with what my imagination did while reading. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Katia Posted February 6, 2009 Share Posted February 6, 2009 (edited) Complete honesty? Keep those lovely images from your imagination. The movie just can't compete with the combination of book plus imagination. Cedric Diggory is just SO not Edward. (Cedric Diggory is a Harry Potter movie character....and that is all I pictured when I saw him in Twilight. Yuck!) Edited February 6, 2009 by Katia Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sugarfoot Posted February 6, 2009 Share Posted February 6, 2009 I enjoyed the movie, but it did leave out a lot. I like things like scenery, costuming, and stuff. Seeing all of that was fun for me. What bothered me was when things didn't match what I had in my mind-- like the biology classroom. I had pictured them sitting on the other side of the room and each other, etc. That was kind of hard to get used to. But that kind of stuff happens whenever a book is made into a movie! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nakia Posted February 6, 2009 Share Posted February 6, 2009 I liked the movie. At first I wasn't really digging the guy who plays Edward, but as the movie progressed, I really started liking him. He is hot! BTW, I never watched the Harry Potter movies, so I had never seen Robert Patterson (I think that's his name) in anything else. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MySerenity Posted February 6, 2009 Share Posted February 6, 2009 Honestly.... I laughed, through the whole movie. My husband said he felt bad for everyone around us. (He was just saying that... I wasn't really that loud.) My opinion is just stick with the books. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Governess Posted February 6, 2009 Share Posted February 6, 2009 I thoroughly enjoyed the movie. Some of the scenes were great, and some were atrociously bad. I laughed much more often than I should have, especially at the special effects. It was quite campy overall, but I liked it anyway. And Robert Pattinson looks a lot like the Edward in my head, so that helped a lot. ;) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elisabeth in IL Posted February 6, 2009 Author Share Posted February 6, 2009 Thanks for the responses..... I know I will be disappointed if I see the movie. I always am when I've read the book first but...... I have over a month to decide, right? :) Thanks again. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TeacherZee Posted February 6, 2009 Share Posted February 6, 2009 It wasn't a great movie but it wasn't as badly adapted as some I have seen (the Harry Potter movies spring to mind here:glare:). For me it was a pleasant way to spend an evening but not a movie I would watch again and again and again. But then I haven't really read the books again after I found out what happened if that makes sense. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jenny in Atl Posted February 6, 2009 Share Posted February 6, 2009 My oldest, who loved the bk, laughed with me in places I don't believe were suppose to be funny. Robert Pattinson version of Edward is goofy at best. I wished we had waited for the $1 theater or Netflix. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeannie in NJ Posted February 6, 2009 Share Posted February 6, 2009 here's a funny. Dd, age 14, has seen the movie twice. Yesterday, we went to borders with a lot of gift cards so bought all the books. Dd does not like to read fiction so she wants ME to read the books and tell her how they differ from the movie. Only problem is that I have not seen the movie! So then dd said well then I can tell her what will be happening in the next movies before they come out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RJH Posted February 6, 2009 Share Posted February 6, 2009 I enjoyed the movie, but it did leave out a lot. I like things like scenery, costuming, and stuff. Seeing all of that was fun for me. What bothered me was when things didn't match what I had in my mind-- like the biology classroom. I had pictured them sitting on the other side of the room and each other, etc. That was kind of hard to get used to. But that kind of stuff happens whenever a book is made into a movie! :iagree: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
springmama Posted February 6, 2009 Share Posted February 6, 2009 I'm a freak! I've read the books and I've also seen the movie 3 times. Twice with friends for a fun girls night out, and once with my dd. She has seen it 2x. We'll probably buy the dvd when it comes out, lol! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tree House Academy Posted February 6, 2009 Share Posted February 6, 2009 Read all the books first. Then see the movie. I think the movie is worth seeing, but while you are reading the books, just enjoy the images in your mind. I made the mistake of reading the first two books and then seeing the movie. Rob Pattinson was not at all what I had pictured when I made my own Edward in my mind. Unfortunately, he was blurred with my own images through the last two books. But I do suggest you see the movie. I really liked it. And...yes, Rob is pretty hot...and the kiss scene. Yummy. I have already pre-ordered the DVD from Amazon. :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heather in Neverland Posted February 6, 2009 Share Posted February 6, 2009 Loved the books, liked the movie a lot, can't wait for the next one! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
texascamps Posted February 6, 2009 Share Posted February 6, 2009 I liked the movie for what it was. However, if you read the books, then I'd buy the soundtrack! ( not the score) We love listening to the unique mix of songs from the movie! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dangermom Posted February 6, 2009 Share Posted February 6, 2009 I'm hoping a Rifftrax comes out, and then I'll rent it. (Rifftrax is the new MST3K.) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ginger Posted February 7, 2009 Share Posted February 7, 2009 Does the movie just go with the first book? I'm reading the first one, and was thinking of watching the movie after I'm done with it. I am enjoying the book, but I don't know that I really want to read to next 3 (although I might get sucked in and read them anyway) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trivium Academy Posted March 24, 2009 Share Posted March 24, 2009 I saw it last night and I read the books last fall? I couldn't remember all the details from the books but Twilight made a seamless run of the story in the movie, as far as the actors- I'm more disappointed with Carlisle, Jasper and Alice. Jacob was a bit of a disappointment too. Rosalie was perfect. Edward was very close to what I had pictured but Belle doesn't look as homely as I pictured her, the vamps are supposed to be beautiful but in the film they just posture themselves differently, they don't stand out too much as being more beautiful than anyone else. The one thing they got right was the chemistry and maturity between Belle and Edward-- that was refreshing to see. The worst part of the movie for me was when Edward was trying to convince Bella to be afraid of him, that was a little laughable- it wasn't convincing to me. There was an element missing...or maybe it was the effects. The chemistry scene was perfect for me, it was exactly how I pictured it- the sneers, clinching and mood. They were sitting beside each other in the book too. Emmett Cullen faded into the background, in the book, he had more presence. He was the brawn of the Cullen clan and that wasn't portrayed in the movie, neither was Jasper's hunger...it wasn't done very well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hillary in KS Posted March 24, 2009 Share Posted March 24, 2009 The movie was fun, but I *much* prefer the books. Yes, there were some unintentionally humorous moments, but it wasn't a completely cringe-worthy movie. i was most disappointed with Bella. Her stammering and awkwardness were appropriate in the beginning, but she never moved on. By the end of the movie I was thinking, Just spit it out already!" She rarely smiled. Honestly, I wondered what the movie Edward saw in her. But if you watch it *knowing* it's not as good as the books, and *knowing* there are some cheesy, overly dramatic moments you can just enjoy it for what it is. :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frelle Posted March 24, 2009 Share Posted March 24, 2009 My opinion is that the movie was a cliffs notes version of the book. They do not do enough character development and show that the couple has spent any time together creating a relationship for you to understand the trust and devotion to Edward on Bella's part. Edward was the least attractive of the vampires, Alice's back story was missing in the ballet studio scene, it was pretty campy, the scenery was beautiful. My favorite scenes were the lion and lamb scene in the forest, and the gazebo scene.. just because they were the only two to really clue you in on why he wanted her to stay human.... because without the needful dialogue, your average moviegoer would not get why he wouldn't just want to turn her into a vampire. I wanted to see it, but I am surprised Stephenie Meyer didn't encourage the director to make it a better movie. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
H.S. Burrow Posted March 24, 2009 Share Posted March 24, 2009 I just finished reading the first two books in the series and am having to wait for the next two to arrive. Anyway, I'm wondering what those of you, who have read the books, think of the movie? Should I watch it when it come out on DVD or should I just live with what my imagination did while reading. I personally thought the movie was terrible. I think the director was terrible, the script was good (the can't put everything in the book in the movie), and I thought the actors did a decent job - after all, the only follow the director's direction. The special effects were TERRIBLE. I hope that the next movie is much better. I don't know who that director will be, but I know that it won't be the same one. Of course, this is only my opinion. ;) If you asked my DD, she would say it was GREAT. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tree House Academy Posted March 24, 2009 Share Posted March 24, 2009 I liked the movie okay in the theatre. However, I re-watched it last night on DVD and Bella's stammering drove me MAD! Oh my...she was not such a stammering "wh wh wh whatever" kind of person in the books. Of course, I loved the romantic scenes because the chemistry between the actors that portrayed Bella and Edward was great. But But But But the st st st stammering was just just not cool. And she mumbled all the time too. I guess I just do not care for the actress that played Bella too much. I WOULD HAVE BEEN A MUCH BETTER BELLA (let meeeeee kiss Rob Pattinson...LOL) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Emmy Posted March 24, 2009 Share Posted March 24, 2009 I saw the movie in the theater with my niece (at a midnight showing no less!) and I enjoyed it - however - there was some seriously bad acting in it! Jasper was simply terribly - I swear someone told that kid that all he had to do was bug his eyes out and stare.....wowsa, he was bad. Even the guy playing Edward had some moments like that. Overall it was enjoyable and I'll probably watch it again soon - just don't expect high quality acting. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Margaret in GA Posted March 24, 2009 Share Posted March 24, 2009 I saw it last night and I read the books last fall? I couldn't remember all the details from the books but Twilight made a seamless run of the story in the movie, as far as the actors- I'm more disappointed with Carlisle, Jasper and Alice. Jacob was a bit of a disappointment too. Rosalie was perfect. Edward was very close to what I had pictured but Belle doesn't look as homely as I pictured her, the vamps are supposed to be beautiful but in the film they just posture themselves differently, they don't stand out too much as being more beautiful than anyone else. The one thing they got right was the chemistry and maturity between Belle and Edward-- that was refreshing to see. The worst part of the movie for me was when Edward was trying to convince Bella to be afraid of him, that was a little laughable- it wasn't convincing to me. There was an element missing...or maybe it was the effects. The chemistry scene was perfect for me, it was exactly how I pictured it- the sneers, clinching and mood. They were sitting beside each other in the book too. Emmett Cullen faded into the background, in the book, he had more presence. He was the brawn of the Cullen clan and that wasn't portrayed in the movie, neither was Jasper's hunger...it wasn't done very well. Agreed. The part where Edward steps out into the sunlight... *holy cow* that was goofy. My husband was like, "What?" I think he feels sorry for me that I liked the books because the movie is really, really dumb. But.... I like Cedric Diggory. He's hot. Margaret Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
swellmomma Posted March 24, 2009 Share Posted March 24, 2009 I preordered the movie and have watched it 3 times since Saturday but they skipped so many parts that I think are vital to the overall story and changed other parts that it was disappointing. On it's own it is a good movie, but after reading the books it was a let down. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
swellmomma Posted March 24, 2009 Share Posted March 24, 2009 Does the movie just go with the first book? I'm reading the first one, and was thinking of watching the movie after I'm done with it. I am enjoying the book, but I don't know that I really want to read to next 3 (although I might get sucked in and read them anyway) Yes it does, and they left a scene at the end of the movie to segway into the next one, so I am sure they have plans to make the rest. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hillary in KS Posted March 24, 2009 Share Posted March 24, 2009 Agreed. The part where Edward steps out into the sunlight... *holy cow* that was goofy. My husband was like, "What?" Margaret Oh! That's right! I'd forgotten about that! He was supposed to look all sparkly and diamond-ish, but instead he just looked sweaty. :glare: That was disappointing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Governess Posted March 24, 2009 Share Posted March 24, 2009 The worst part of the movie for me was when Edward was trying to convince Bella to be afraid of him, that was a little laughable- it wasn't convincing to me. There was an element missing...or maybe it was the effects. I've seen the movie several times now and this part gets me giggling every.single.time. It's so bad!! That scene, and then the sparkle effect, are laughably awful IMO. And the parts of the book that those scenes are taken from are some of the best!! I love the movie, but in some places it almost feels like satire, or some campy Twilight knock-off. I laugh way more than I'm supposed to when I watch it. I agree that the chemistry between Bella and Edward is great. If you have a chance, you should watch the DVD with the commentary with Catherine Hardwicke, Robert Pattinson (Edward), and Kristin Stewart (Bella). It is *very* entertaining. Pattinson is very funny, and always making silly comments about how he looks or his acting. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Governess Posted March 24, 2009 Share Posted March 24, 2009 I don't know who that director will be, but I know that it won't be the same one. The director of the next movie is Chris Weitz. He directed The Golden Compass and About a Boy (one of my favorite movies!). I'm keeping my fingers crossed! I've already found some paparazzi shots of the actors in costume and they look WAY better. The vampires look just gorgeous - hair, makeup, and costuming. So, so far, so good! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Governess Posted March 24, 2009 Share Posted March 24, 2009 Here's a link to some of the more hilarious comments on the DVD commentary, if you don't feel like watching the whole thing. Pretty funny stuff. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lmrich Posted March 24, 2009 Share Posted March 24, 2009 While there were some dorky parts, I loved seeing how lush the forest was. I have never visited that part of the country (been to Seattle for a conference, but not the surronding area) and I loved the giant trees and the all the green. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peela Posted March 25, 2009 Share Posted March 25, 2009 I havent read all the replies. I too have finished the books and have not yet seen the movie, and I am in no rush to see the movie, because to me Edward is Leonardo de Caprio. However, I won't avoid seeing the movie when it becomes convenient to do so, and I am sure I will enjoy it (I am not highly critical of movies and it has to be really bad for me not to enjoy it). I am just not going out of my way to see it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
funschooler5 Posted March 25, 2009 Share Posted March 25, 2009 I guess I'm in the minority. I've read all of the books, and I thought the movie was a huge improvement. (The books were a disappointment to me.) The actress that played Bella was very good, and she actually made me like Bella. In the books, Bella is very needy and constantly mooning over Edward...in the movie she seems stronger. I guess it's because we're not constantly inside her head. Also, in the books, Edward is very condescending toward Bella, which drove me crazy. He was constantly laughing at all of her little quirks (clumsiness, stubborness, etc.)...that doesn't happen in the movie. They also cut out most of the parts that bored me to tears (pages and pages of how beautiful/dazzling Edward is, etc, etc.) In fact the word "dazzling" isn't used in the movie at all. I give it an extra star just because of that! :tongue_smilie: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Liza Q Posted March 28, 2009 Share Posted March 28, 2009 I guess I'm in the minority. I've read all of the books, and I thought the movie was a huge improvement. (The books were a disappointment to me.) The actress that played Bella was very good, and she actually made me like Bella. In the books, Bella is very needy and constantly mooning over Edward...in the movie she seems stronger. I guess it's because we're not constantly inside her head. Also, in the books, Edward is very condescending toward Bella, which drove me crazy. He was constantly laughing at all of her little quirks (clumsiness, stubborness, etc.)...that doesn't happen in the movie. They also cut out most of the parts that bored me to tears (pages and pages of how beautiful/dazzling Edward is, etc, etc.) In fact the word "dazzling" isn't used in the movie at all. I give it an extra star just because of that! :tongue_smilie: ITA! My daughters and I laughed through a good deal of it (Bella and Edward are pretty ridiculous!) but it was easier to stomach than the book. My husband kind of liked it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eleni Posted March 28, 2009 Share Posted March 28, 2009 Honestly....I found it to be one of the lamest movies I have seen. Dh and I sat there and felt like we lost brain cells just watching it...the acting was horrible, the development was horrible, and we couldnt finish it. Mind you...we take great pleasure in watching movies like Night at the Roxbury, Office Space, and Empire Records. :glare: Lost Boys...now THERE is a good teen vampire movie. Im so getting old.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sunshyne Posted March 28, 2009 Share Posted March 28, 2009 Lost Boys...now THERE is a good teen vampire movie. Im so getting old.. I loved this movie growing up! A few weeks ago it came on TV and um....yeah. It was so campy :D It was fun to watch for old times sake, but geesh. It was bad. :) I loved the Twilight books (especially Eclipse), and thought the movie was okay. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Diana in OR Posted March 28, 2009 Share Posted March 28, 2009 I've read all the books and seen the movie a couple of times. I loved the movie, but I'm a bit biased b/c most of it was filmed in my little corner of the world ;) In watching some of the commentary, Stephanie Meyer talks about how she saw everything in her head before she wrote it down and much of the movie is how she imagined it. Other than Edward, I think all the vampires were perfectly cast. I didn't care much for Jacob, but I read somewhere someone else might be cast to play him in the next movie. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elisabeth in IL Posted March 28, 2009 Author Share Posted March 28, 2009 I didn't care much for Jacob, but I read somewhere someone else might be cast to play him in the next movie. It doesn't appear to have happened. There are / were pictures that someone took during the filming of New Moon. It appears to be the same Jacob but he has really bulked up! Must be lifting lots of weights to fit his developing character. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
swellmomma Posted March 28, 2009 Share Posted March 28, 2009 It doesn't appear to have happened. There are / were pictures that someone took during the filming of New Moon. It appears to be the same Jacob but he has really bulked up! Must be lifting lots of weights to fit his developing character. I heard that the original actor will play Jacob for the first part, but as he goes through the massive changes becoming a werewolf a different actor would be taking over that role, but since it is just rumor it is possible that it will be the original actor through out all the movies. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elisabeth in IL Posted March 28, 2009 Author Share Posted March 28, 2009 I heard that the original actor will play Jacob for the first part, but as he goes through the massive changes becoming a werewolf a different actor would be taking over that role, but since it is just rumor it is possible that it will be the original actor through out all the movies. That makes sense and it would also placate the fans who didn't want Jacob to be changed. The Twilight Jacob wasn't / isn't developed or tall enough to fit the Jacob of my imagination. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Desert Rat Posted March 28, 2009 Share Posted March 28, 2009 I'm not even tempted by the movie. I loved the books so much that I know any attempt at squeezing such a great story into a movie would fail me. My brother keeps trying to get me to watch the movie though. I didn't like who they cast as Bella; she didn't look at all what I had pictured in my head. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PinkInTheBlue Posted March 28, 2009 Share Posted March 28, 2009 I don't get too wrapped up in a movie being required to stick to a book precisely. I'm happy remembering them as two different things. Twilight the movie definitely had differences from the book and left much out (they have to in order to fit it into movie time) but I thought as a movie it was good. As usual the book is better but I enjoyed seeing the characters on the screen and their interpretation of what the characters look like. I don't have to adopt it as mine but it's fun to watch. My opinion. :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Firefly Posted March 28, 2009 Share Posted March 28, 2009 I don't get too wrapped up in a movie being required to stick to a book precisely. I'm happy remembering them as two different things. Twilight the movie definitely had differences from the book and left much out (they have to in order to fit it into movie time) but I thought as a movie it was good. As usual the book is better but I enjoyed seeing the characters on the screen and their interpretation of what the characters look like. I don't have to adopt it as mine but it's fun to watch. My opinion. :) ^^My sentiments exactly! Also, I had seen the movie promo pictures before I read the book so, even though I read the book before I watched the movie, Edward and Bella were Pattinson and Stewart in my head. :D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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