1) I barely got through the first book. I stuck through hundreds of pages of “romantic vampire tension” to find no resolution and instead the most annoying “to be continued” ever. Seriously, learn a thing or two from Harry Potter about cliff hangers.
2) The movie trailer is laughable. I’m sorry, but that opera woman in the beginning just didn’t do it for me. Neither did the slow pace of the trailer. The hilarious shot of the vampires fighting (aka squatting off) looked ridiculous and I can’t imagine how awkward shooting that scene was. I’ll try to get a screen shot. Oops, too blurry.
3) They are turning two of my favorite youngsters into Teen Hollywood idols. And it just doesn’t make sense. Sure they fit their parts well, but something’s off. Not that I know them or anything, but Kristen Stewart and Robert Pattinson do not seem the types to handle intense fame so much. What happened to the Kristen Stewart in Into the Wild? Hopefully this is a publicity film, so they can be more noticed and do more movies they want to do later. But what do I know right?
4) I’m more excited for Little Ashes with Robert Pattinson, Javier Beltran, and Matthew McNulty. It’s kind of a heightened biopic of Salvador Dali’s (Pattinson) relationship with Federico García Lorca (Beltran) and Luis Bunuel (McNulty…yes!). Now even though I wish they picked Spanish actors, I’m not complaining about their current casting choices. Pattinson has surprising depth that probably won’t be showcased too much in Twilight, and I am insanely excited for the portrayals of Lorca and Bunuel. Now they were fascinating men.
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5) People say Twilight is better than Harry Potter, Lord of the Rings, Watchmen, The Sandman, the Golden Compass…etc etc. All those books/graphic novels kick Twilight’s ass, in one aspect…quality…and then some
6) Those mom’s are creepy. I must admit, they are fascinating and I love reading about them. Are they living vicariously through their daughters’ (and sons’) love for these books? Are they so sexually frustrated they find satisfaction in a glittering manboy? Can they scream as loud as their daughter counterparts?? The burning questions I have that repulse me at the same time!!
7) Actually, when I think about it, I like everyone who is involved in Twilight. I only wish they were making another movie. Nikki Reed was insane in Thirteen, and Catherine Hardwicke was “edgy” directing that film. Cam Gigandet is smoldering onscreen, and the other actors whose names I don’t know seem affable.Everyone is so invested in this phenomenon, and as much as I applaud the effort, my heart hurts at the idea that they could have spent such admirable effort on a good piece of material.
8 ) Perez Hilton likes Rob Pattinson partying it up apparently…how lovely?
9) Stephanie Meyers seems nice…and it’s so thoroughly confusing that she would write this book.
10) I don’t know…I…Where is the appeal? I understood the appeal of Juno…but is there some hormonal aspect I’m unaware of that attracts teens and menopausal women? I hate bashing books or films, because someone somewhere put their heart into it…so I’ll just put it this way: I’m just not into it and I don’t understand why everyone else is. I’ll skip this movie thanks and go watch Slumdog Millionaire.
NOW DON’T HATE ME TWILIGHTERS, I’m just stating my meager opinion and I’m not forcing it upon you, so don’t force your opinions/angry comments on me. 🙂
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