2 Thoughts on Twilight

I keep getting asked to post on my thoughts of the Twilight movie, so even though its after midnight and I'm sick of my computer, here goes. Oh, in no way is this complete and I reserve the right to make adjustments after a second viewing or a good night's rest. And since I'm going out on a limb to proclaim my thoughts here, please comment and leave me yours.

Grade: B
About what I expected in most ways. Doesn't come even close to the books, but hey -how could it? I completely understand the limitations of movies in general, so this was to be expected. Still I liked it and want to see it again! I was a bit distracted the first time through since I was paying attention to all the ways it was different that the book.

Pros:

• As someone explained this to me (sorry can't remember who); there is a real transition in the film. At first Edward was weird, then he was intriguing, and finally I was liking him. I had watched ALL the video clips and trailers online many times for the past few months, since I was not sold on the actor playing Edward. Actually at first I was a bit ticked off. But then I saw bits of film where he was in character. SO MUCH BETTER than when he isn't in character (interviews, photo shoots, anything off camera). It so weird he was able to play Edward so well (although not perfect).
  
• They showed lots of Bella & Edward talking and laughing with their voices blocked by soundtrack, but it portrayed their relationship well I thought. Nate must not have caught this because he felt like one minute they didn't know each other/hated each other & then the next minute they were madly in love. I can't tell if it is a male/female thing or just a short fall of the movie cutting so much of the book out.
• The location was amazing! I love the scenery. Very true to the book.
• Soundtrack fit well.
  

Cons:

• The sparkling rainbow/diamond vamp skin was lame - not even close to my imagination.
• The meadow scene was hardly there and I missed it.
• The running UP trees was silly.
• Bella's acting was a bit uptight too much of the time.
  
• If the other 'bad' vamps were in the area killing towns folk, don't you think the Cullen's would have been more on top of it? And wouldn't have James picked up the Cullen's scent days or weeks before the baseball game?
  

Nate's take on it: "yeah, its okay," which translates to good.

SO, if anyone wants to go this weekend, let me know. I'm all for it. I'd prefer a 4pm showing so its cheaper, but really I just want to go again.