I have been adamant about my dislike for Twilight ever since I finished पढ़ना the book a few years ago. Originally, I had picked it up finding the cover to be very interesting, but after पढ़ना it I felt utterly deceived for I found the book to be very dull and lifeless. Today though, I went to see the much anticipated film and found myself सेकंड guessing why my dislike for the series was so strong. This film has made me decide to reread the novel and give it a सेकंड chance. So without further ado, I present to आप my non-fangirly, serious review of the Twilight film.
Pros
First off, I must say that I was pleasantly surprised द्वारा how good Robert Pattinson was at playing Edward Cullen. He played him with such admiration that it amazed me that Pattinson had originally broken out onto the film scene as shy, Hufflepuff pretty boy Cedric Diggory in Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire. He made such a transformation in playing this strong, handsome vampire who would do anything for Bella, the प्यार of his life. I must say, much praise to Robert Pattinson for truly proving what an awesome actor आप are!
Secondly, there were some wonderfully witty lines and excellent scenes. I absolutely loved when Edward and Bella first arrive at the school after they decide to become a couple and everyone is looking at them. Edward's line, "May as well, I'm going to hell anyways" या something like that was awesome. I just remember cracking up pretty hard at that. Also I found the baseball scene to be very well done. The thunder and lightning and the tension after the non-vegetarian वैंपायर showed up, just perfect. Finally, absolutely loved the scene where Bella introduces her father to Edward. Just him cocking the राइफल was great, completely reminded me of my own father.
Also, the scene where Bella is introduced to the Cullen family for the first time was absolutely cute. From Rosalie breaking the सलाद bowl in frustration to Alice's very adorable hug was just icing on the cake. The perfect dysfunctional vampire family.
My finally good thing about this was just how the film kept moving. There really wasn't a dull moment in it to where I was thinking, "Can this please just get on with it?" Quite an enjoyable early afternoon film.
Cons
First off, I don't think Kristen Stewart did the character of Bella very well. She seemed too monotoned and rarely showed much emotion. The only time I felt that she really showed emotion was during the entire fight scene at the ballet studio. Other than that, a very forgettable performance. I feel that Emily Browning of Series of Unfortunate Events fame could have दिया a much stronger performance.
Furthermore, the soundtrack ultimately annoyed me. Parts where there shouldn't have been संगीत had crazy rock संगीत blaring. It was sometimes difficult to concentrate on what the characters were saying या feeling with insane-o rock संगीत blaring at आप from all sides of the theater. The only pieces I liked were the instrumental theme, I believe called "Bella's Lullaby" that recurred throughout the film, very haunting and moving. Also, whatever song was playing during the baseball scene was very good as well. If anyone knows the शीर्षक of that song and where I can get it without buying the entire soundtrack, आप let me know.
Update: Thanks to फैन्पॉप users mandapanda and katlyncore I now know that the song was called "Supermassive Black Hole" द्वारा म्यूज़् and have purchased it off iTunes. Thanks again!
The फ्रेंड्स at the high school. Could they be anymore annoying या unrealistic? The guys always vying for Bella's attention, and then getting disappointed when she suggested they go out with her two फ्रेंड्स instead, who actually wanted to be with them. Yea, quite frustrating. Hello, Bella is not the only girl in the school. The film probably could have done with much less of them.
Finally, the most frustrating thing I found in this film was the scene where Bella is very mean to her father and yells at him and practically breaks his दिल just so she can leave without him asking questions. I know that she did this to protect him, but the way she did it was just so cruel and almost heartless that I felt absolutely terrible for her father. Furthermore, she seriously chose Edward over her own father?! Okay, I don't know if this scene actually was in the book या not, but if I had to choose between the प्यार of my life या my own father, I would choose my father anyday because regardless of almost anything your family is always there for you. Considering that Bella and her father did not really have a super major fallout that I know of, I think she was absolutely wrong in saying those things to him and leaving him feel betrayed and probably feeling like he had लॉस्ट his only daughter forever. This scene made me lose all respect for Bella as a character for doing that to her father and for actually listening to Edward to keep doing it and that she had to break his दिल in order to keep him safe. I even लॉस्ट respect for Edward. Seriously...
Final संपूर्ण, कुल मिलाकर Judgement
This movie wasn't as horrible as I was expecting it to be, but it wasn't as great as I'm sure many of the Twilight प्रशंसकों were hoping it to be. There were some excellent scenes in this film, but nothing that really made me completely reconsider why I disliked Twilight in the first place. I still find the plot to be somewhat shallow and the characters somewhat superficial. I have however decided to reread the book and give it a second, final shot. Maybe rereading it will bring something new to my eyes that I did not see before. Please realize that this is not meant to bash Twilight in any way. I have simply दिया a review from a radically different point of view, and I welcome respectful responses from both प्रेमी and haters of the series.
~shieldmaiden~
Pros
First off, I must say that I was pleasantly surprised द्वारा how good Robert Pattinson was at playing Edward Cullen. He played him with such admiration that it amazed me that Pattinson had originally broken out onto the film scene as shy, Hufflepuff pretty boy Cedric Diggory in Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire. He made such a transformation in playing this strong, handsome vampire who would do anything for Bella, the प्यार of his life. I must say, much praise to Robert Pattinson for truly proving what an awesome actor आप are!
Secondly, there were some wonderfully witty lines and excellent scenes. I absolutely loved when Edward and Bella first arrive at the school after they decide to become a couple and everyone is looking at them. Edward's line, "May as well, I'm going to hell anyways" या something like that was awesome. I just remember cracking up pretty hard at that. Also I found the baseball scene to be very well done. The thunder and lightning and the tension after the non-vegetarian वैंपायर showed up, just perfect. Finally, absolutely loved the scene where Bella introduces her father to Edward. Just him cocking the राइफल was great, completely reminded me of my own father.
Also, the scene where Bella is introduced to the Cullen family for the first time was absolutely cute. From Rosalie breaking the सलाद bowl in frustration to Alice's very adorable hug was just icing on the cake. The perfect dysfunctional vampire family.
My finally good thing about this was just how the film kept moving. There really wasn't a dull moment in it to where I was thinking, "Can this please just get on with it?" Quite an enjoyable early afternoon film.
Cons
First off, I don't think Kristen Stewart did the character of Bella very well. She seemed too monotoned and rarely showed much emotion. The only time I felt that she really showed emotion was during the entire fight scene at the ballet studio. Other than that, a very forgettable performance. I feel that Emily Browning of Series of Unfortunate Events fame could have दिया a much stronger performance.
Furthermore, the soundtrack ultimately annoyed me. Parts where there shouldn't have been संगीत had crazy rock संगीत blaring. It was sometimes difficult to concentrate on what the characters were saying या feeling with insane-o rock संगीत blaring at आप from all sides of the theater. The only pieces I liked were the instrumental theme, I believe called "Bella's Lullaby" that recurred throughout the film, very haunting and moving. Also, whatever song was playing during the baseball scene was very good as well. If anyone knows the शीर्षक of that song and where I can get it without buying the entire soundtrack, आप let me know.
Update: Thanks to फैन्पॉप users mandapanda and katlyncore I now know that the song was called "Supermassive Black Hole" द्वारा म्यूज़् and have purchased it off iTunes. Thanks again!
The फ्रेंड्स at the high school. Could they be anymore annoying या unrealistic? The guys always vying for Bella's attention, and then getting disappointed when she suggested they go out with her two फ्रेंड्स instead, who actually wanted to be with them. Yea, quite frustrating. Hello, Bella is not the only girl in the school. The film probably could have done with much less of them.
Finally, the most frustrating thing I found in this film was the scene where Bella is very mean to her father and yells at him and practically breaks his दिल just so she can leave without him asking questions. I know that she did this to protect him, but the way she did it was just so cruel and almost heartless that I felt absolutely terrible for her father. Furthermore, she seriously chose Edward over her own father?! Okay, I don't know if this scene actually was in the book या not, but if I had to choose between the प्यार of my life या my own father, I would choose my father anyday because regardless of almost anything your family is always there for you. Considering that Bella and her father did not really have a super major fallout that I know of, I think she was absolutely wrong in saying those things to him and leaving him feel betrayed and probably feeling like he had लॉस्ट his only daughter forever. This scene made me lose all respect for Bella as a character for doing that to her father and for actually listening to Edward to keep doing it and that she had to break his दिल in order to keep him safe. I even लॉस्ट respect for Edward. Seriously...
Final संपूर्ण, कुल मिलाकर Judgement
This movie wasn't as horrible as I was expecting it to be, but it wasn't as great as I'm sure many of the Twilight प्रशंसकों were hoping it to be. There were some excellent scenes in this film, but nothing that really made me completely reconsider why I disliked Twilight in the first place. I still find the plot to be somewhat shallow and the characters somewhat superficial. I have however decided to reread the book and give it a second, final shot. Maybe rereading it will bring something new to my eyes that I did not see before. Please realize that this is not meant to bash Twilight in any way. I have simply दिया a review from a radically different point of view, and I welcome respectful responses from both प्रेमी and haters of the series.
~shieldmaiden~