Post by Rosalie Hale on Nov 22, 2008 3:31:01 GMT -5
When I first saw the trailer, I was worried that the action scenes looked kind of terrible and the cinematography looked off. I also knew that after reading Twilight and Midnight Sun that it would be difficult to convey the complexity in both Edward and Bella's minds. And in general, book adaptations are usually crap lol. I tried my best to walk into the theater with as little expectation as possible so as to not be too disappointed. It's pessimistic, I know, but that's just how I roll
So this post will be in two parts. The first part will be spoiler free for those who won't be able to see it for a while and the second part will go more into detail for those who don't mind being spoiled or have seen the movie. Here we go!
Spoiler Free!
I'll do this in bullets to try to keep myself from revealing too much.
-The sparkling! I actually think it was really well done. It was a bit subtle and muted compared to the way it's described in the book, but I think if they pronounced it more than it was it would have looked ridiculous.
-The family. They definitely looked the parts and the acting filled in the rest. They were all great with honorable mention to Carlisle, Emmett, Esme and Alice.
- The acting in general. Like I said before, the complexity was going to complicate performances for Bella and Edward. There was just no way you can see the motivation behind some of the scenes without the benefit of reading Twilight and Midnight Sun. For those who haven't read them, it looked like overacting, and in some scenes I do think it was
-The action sequences. The part that I was most worried about was actually pretty good
Ok, so if you don't want to be spoiled, stop reading now! >.<
.... stop!
With spoilers and stuff!
This can't be in any order and might not be cohesive at all because I'm trying to write everything out before I forget lol
Like I mentioned before, without the benefit of having both Twilight and Midnight Sun, some of the significant scenes between Bella and Edward kind of look terrible. I'm pretty sure in your theater, you heard a lot of laughter at what was happening on screen, and it was because they have no idea why they're acting like they are. It probably looked over done and quite silly. And whenever there is an explanation, it comes in the smallest piece of dialogue half an hour later when the audience has forgotten about it and probably don't make the connection.
The Cullens were great, I have to say that the bat trick Jasper did was such a Jasper thing to do for some reason. Emmett was spot on and I can already see him relentlessly teasing Bella. Rosalie I don't think was given the appropriate direction, which I believe Nikki Reed is capable of, but she still got the point across. Carlisle was actually great but they overdid his make up and it looked like a joke when you first see him in the hospital. Alice was great! I have no complaints about her and her ripping off James' head was badass lol. Jasper didn't get enough screen time and I'm upset they didn't mention his talent (or did I totally miss it?).
Bella and Edward. Sososososo hard to collect my thoughts on this. Due to time constraints, they had to merge a couple of scenes together which was frustrating but understandably necessary. The progression of their relationship, which is already short in the book, is just sudden for those without the benefit of having the book under their belt. It looked like Edward was a little bit psychotic, which sure he is a little bit in comparison to the way a human is expected to fall in love, but I have the impression that Edward is more subtle in the book and his expression isn't as severe with the exception of the first Biology scene.
Bella... oh, Bella. I think the clumsiness and awkwardness were very well done. I think the worst part was the hospital scene where Edward hints to a separation. I... can't quite put my finger on it. I think the urgency and panic she feels is on the right level but the delivery was just weird.
One big thing that I saw missing that I think was important for them was their humor. There are plenty of instances where they tease and poke fun at each other and joke about Edward being a vampire that I always saw as important between them. My memory is already starting to slip, but from what I recall I saw nothing of that at all.
The more unfortunate parts for the audience that haven't read it were the explanations behind the 'vegetarianism' and things that are both important and unique to the Cullens. If there was an explanation at all, it was rushed in the dialogue or mentioned in passing, so it was difficult to pick up if you didn't already know it was supposed to be there. Like I said before, there was a lot of laughter in the theater, which I attribute to the lack of understanding of all the undercurrents of the characters.
Some stray comments. The Charlie/Bella interaction was very well done, I think it worked out really well. Billy Black was awesome. Jacob was a little bland, but I remember him not really standing out too much in Twilight in the first place.
Sooooooo... I knew it was going to be difficult to convey some of the emotions we read Bella and Edward go through, but I didn't realize how difficult it would really be until I saw it in front of me. I think it was just... too much. So much is happening in their minds, the decisions they make they, way they react to things they do and say, the way they regard each other... I just don't think it was done to that extent.
I still don't know what my final word is on this, even after all this feverish typing haha. I think I'll sleep on it and decide... though I am hoping to see it once more soon. >.<
So this post will be in two parts. The first part will be spoiler free for those who won't be able to see it for a while and the second part will go more into detail for those who don't mind being spoiled or have seen the movie. Here we go!
Spoiler Free!
I'll do this in bullets to try to keep myself from revealing too much.
-The sparkling! I actually think it was really well done. It was a bit subtle and muted compared to the way it's described in the book, but I think if they pronounced it more than it was it would have looked ridiculous.
-The family. They definitely looked the parts and the acting filled in the rest. They were all great with honorable mention to Carlisle, Emmett, Esme and Alice.
- The acting in general. Like I said before, the complexity was going to complicate performances for Bella and Edward. There was just no way you can see the motivation behind some of the scenes without the benefit of reading Twilight and Midnight Sun. For those who haven't read them, it looked like overacting, and in some scenes I do think it was
-The action sequences. The part that I was most worried about was actually pretty good
Ok, so if you don't want to be spoiled, stop reading now! >.<
.... stop!
With spoilers and stuff!
This can't be in any order and might not be cohesive at all because I'm trying to write everything out before I forget lol
Like I mentioned before, without the benefit of having both Twilight and Midnight Sun, some of the significant scenes between Bella and Edward kind of look terrible. I'm pretty sure in your theater, you heard a lot of laughter at what was happening on screen, and it was because they have no idea why they're acting like they are. It probably looked over done and quite silly. And whenever there is an explanation, it comes in the smallest piece of dialogue half an hour later when the audience has forgotten about it and probably don't make the connection.
The Cullens were great, I have to say that the bat trick Jasper did was such a Jasper thing to do for some reason. Emmett was spot on and I can already see him relentlessly teasing Bella. Rosalie I don't think was given the appropriate direction, which I believe Nikki Reed is capable of, but she still got the point across. Carlisle was actually great but they overdid his make up and it looked like a joke when you first see him in the hospital. Alice was great! I have no complaints about her and her ripping off James' head was badass lol. Jasper didn't get enough screen time and I'm upset they didn't mention his talent (or did I totally miss it?).
Bella and Edward. Sososososo hard to collect my thoughts on this. Due to time constraints, they had to merge a couple of scenes together which was frustrating but understandably necessary. The progression of their relationship, which is already short in the book, is just sudden for those without the benefit of having the book under their belt. It looked like Edward was a little bit psychotic, which sure he is a little bit in comparison to the way a human is expected to fall in love, but I have the impression that Edward is more subtle in the book and his expression isn't as severe with the exception of the first Biology scene.
Bella... oh, Bella. I think the clumsiness and awkwardness were very well done. I think the worst part was the hospital scene where Edward hints to a separation. I... can't quite put my finger on it. I think the urgency and panic she feels is on the right level but the delivery was just weird.
One big thing that I saw missing that I think was important for them was their humor. There are plenty of instances where they tease and poke fun at each other and joke about Edward being a vampire that I always saw as important between them. My memory is already starting to slip, but from what I recall I saw nothing of that at all.
The more unfortunate parts for the audience that haven't read it were the explanations behind the 'vegetarianism' and things that are both important and unique to the Cullens. If there was an explanation at all, it was rushed in the dialogue or mentioned in passing, so it was difficult to pick up if you didn't already know it was supposed to be there. Like I said before, there was a lot of laughter in the theater, which I attribute to the lack of understanding of all the undercurrents of the characters.
Some stray comments. The Charlie/Bella interaction was very well done, I think it worked out really well. Billy Black was awesome. Jacob was a little bland, but I remember him not really standing out too much in Twilight in the first place.
Sooooooo... I knew it was going to be difficult to convey some of the emotions we read Bella and Edward go through, but I didn't realize how difficult it would really be until I saw it in front of me. I think it was just... too much. So much is happening in their minds, the decisions they make they, way they react to things they do and say, the way they regard each other... I just don't think it was done to that extent.
I still don't know what my final word is on this, even after all this feverish typing haha. I think I'll sleep on it and decide... though I am hoping to see it once more soon. >.<