tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6193458857872469773.post4059526466481189839..comments2023-09-20T08:04:54.407-07:00Comments on Life, She Wrote: TwilightAlicia Lepperthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02840970718186336518noreply@blogger.comBlogger33125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6193458857872469773.post-4904925109427035052008-11-22T19:31:00.000-08:002008-11-22T19:31:00.000-08:00i loved your review and i haven't even seen it...i loved your review and i haven't even seen it yet. i see it on tuesday night. but i know i will feele exactly lke you do. i am expecting the worst and hope it is a LITTLe better than that. i am just so glad they are making a TON of money so that they can use that money to make new moon totally AWESOME. i'm already wondering how they are going to do the morphing with the werewolves and everything. hopefully they will get the same guys who did lion, withc and the wardrobe. then it might work. <br>i will letyou know how i liked it wednesday. <br>you are lovely for being so honest. glad there were parts you loved. can't wait to see the kiss. mmmm. can't wait.Noellehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12270526703912355952noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6193458857872469773.post-15777310514918656202008-11-22T19:45:00.000-08:002008-11-22T19:45:00.000-08:00I left the movie last night wondering what your th...I left the movie last night wondering what your thoughts were and if you liked it. I wanted to ask you, but I didn't want to dissapoint you when I told you what I thought of it. But, now...now...I can because they are EXACTLY the same as your's!!! <br><br>Literally, almost everything you wrote in this review could describe my thoughts perfectly.<br><br>Some of my favorite lines (because they were so ridiculous) were;<br>"Hold on tight, Spider Monkey" and "You are my personal Heroine" Awesome.<br><br>I really loved the high school kids, especially Mike and Eric.<br><br>I didn't like Kristen Stewart as Bella. At all. I couldn't ever tell if she was trying that hard to be so awkward, or if it was just really bad acting. I still can't figure it out.<br><br>I liked Robert Pattison as Edward and I agree with you on his 2 facial expressions. And yes, he was a little TOO in to sucking the venom out of Bella's arm at the end.<br><br>I did like the prom scene, and I LOVED Victoria at the end.<br><br>Even though I didn't really like the movie as a whole, it was still a great night out, so I was completely happy with that.tharkerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13959419902975113806noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6193458857872469773.post-69202778883272216502008-11-22T20:11:00.000-08:002008-11-22T20:11:00.000-08:00OMGsh. This is so amusing to me. I was incredibl...OMGsh. This is so amusing to me. I was incredibly entertained. I LOVED the books and like the movie. This is exactly what I expect when they turn an amazing book into a movie, with the exception of Harry Potter (those movies are unbelievable.) <br><br>I think I was more annoyed with the clapping and cheering during the movie than any of the parts that actually annoyed me. Seriously this isn't Broadway it's a freaking movie, so save your obnoxious cheering for actors who can actually hear you and not for the rest of us movie goers who payed good money to hear every line and every music note of the entire movie. I understand the excitement but, please. <br><br>My hopes are this; Twilight rakes in a ton of money...which it will, and then they use that money for some more realist special effects. Yes, the acting was awkward at times, but that can only get better. I have to say that overall I was pleasantly surprised...maybe because I expected total dog crap, or maybe because I would have been content watching Rob make two facial expressions by himself in a mirror for two hours. ;) <br><br>Oh, the part that bugged me the most...the oxygen tube in Bella's nose, believe it or not. It's like pick a freaking spot on her face and stay there, already! (Wow, I rambled longer than I originally planned...my bad.)Lisahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13092997049348376697noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6193458857872469773.post-90553639458765159092008-11-22T20:14:00.000-08:002008-11-22T20:14:00.000-08:00Honestly, I almost feel like I need to see it agai...Honestly, I almost feel like I need to see it again before I can truly form an opinion about the movie. I think seeing it in a packed theater ruined some parts for me a little bit. I just kept telling myself, don't compare it to the book, just watch it, over and over. I had to keep reminding myself I couldn't possibly expect it to be exactly the same. Also, I really want to watch it with Kent or someone who has never read the books, and see if they really GET the story. Sometimes I wonder if they missed some vital points, like you said, the intensity of the relationship between Edward and Bella. I just want to know how it will come across to someone who has not read the book. I guess I just wonder if there will be holes in the story kinda, I don't know how exactly to put it. I can't believe how much you remember, I have no idea what music was playing when. And I felt super annoyed that the previews went straight into the movie with no warning, I was a little caught off guard, I didn't even realize it had started at first. Anyway, sorry this wasn't much of an opinion, but again, I feel like I want to watch it again before I really commit to how I felt about it....Rachaelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13485979611962877815noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6193458857872469773.post-87322635404833978352008-11-22T20:20:00.000-08:002008-11-22T20:20:00.000-08:00Okay I just saw this 1 hour ago with my husband, a...Okay I just saw this 1 hour ago with my husband, and I have to tell you I really wanted to go bad b/c you loved the books so much. I did not read the books, so obviously I can't compare them. But in a whole I really liked the movie. I agree with the whole speedy relationship part. Okay, we're in highschool and all of the sudden we have this I'll become a vampire for you relationship! I do agree with how HOT he is though! Woohoo!!! Even though Kristen was a mediocre actress, she does get to lock lips with Rob! I also loved the supporting actors. The trio of vampires had some sweet clothes. The funniest part to Jack and I was all the giddy highschool girls in the movie theater reacting to Edward. There were many, "Ahhs", "Tee Hee Hee", and "Ohhhhs".marisanoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6193458857872469773.post-84778119796162761392008-11-22T21:25:00.000-08:002008-11-22T21:25:00.000-08:00Can I just say ditto ditto? I hated that the book...Can I just say ditto ditto? I hated that the books were not humorous and there were scenes people should not have been laughing in. Maybe it is because we knew what the "secret" was. Or they just didn't get the intensity right. Does that make sense? I couldn't wait to hear what you thought. All that said I will see it again.MichelleBhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08754216838577720435noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6193458857872469773.post-48903799219717445552008-11-22T21:30:00.000-08:002008-11-22T21:30:00.000-08:00I am sooooo happy to read your post Alicia. I fel...I am sooooo happy to read your post Alicia. I felt like I was the only one leaving the movie unsatisfied last night (although the first kiss scene was VERY satisfying). I was sad that they left out so many of my favorite parts in the books. I realize they have to condense the book into a movie, but they skipped things that I felt were real important. Like the build up of the relationship between Bella and Edward...I didn't buy it so much in the movie (although I liked the "tension" between them). As far as characters, I LOVED Edward and Victoria, I didn't think Jasper or Carlisle were cute AT ALL (which was very disappointing) and didn't like how we didn't really get to "meet" the Cullen family. But I totally want to see it again and give it another chance. I'm really wondering if it'd help without all the teenage "commentary." I don't know. Oh, and I like the fight scene - until Edward was sucking out the venom. That was icky!Jodihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14415664356523644315noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6193458857872469773.post-49791418216107521502008-11-22T21:33:00.000-08:002008-11-22T21:33:00.000-08:00One more thing, I thought the piano playing during...One more thing, I thought the piano playing during the romantic scenes were a little too cheesy. Kind of reminded me of watching a soap opera. Although, like I said - I LOVED the first kiss scene and Edward's breathing as he was coming in for a kiss. HOT!Jodihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14415664356523644315noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6193458857872469773.post-55530975339982546782008-11-22T22:21:00.000-08:002008-11-22T22:21:00.000-08:00I love your review....very to the point :)Me being...I love your review....very to the point :)<br>Me being one of the only people in the theatre that hadn't read the book (please don't hate me) I actually liked it. I was actually able to follow along pretty well and know what was going on. The movie made me excited to start reading the book and know what the heck all you guys are talking about!Katehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02738831766584867729noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6193458857872469773.post-68412997273597871042008-11-22T23:36:00.000-08:002008-11-22T23:36:00.000-08:00I've seen the movie twice and loved it both ti...I've seen the movie twice and loved it both times. The soundtract is just as good. I have been listening to it for days not. My favortie by Muse...thearem around Bella in sunglasses walking into school song...as well as the amazingly well done baseball game song. <br>Um... did anyone elese love the scene where Edward is out of control and driving his hot car away from creepy guys in Port Angeles?michellemybellehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01479447234000836245noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6193458857872469773.post-66741373135433248992008-11-22T23:37:00.000-08:002008-11-22T23:37:00.000-08:00please excuse all typos in the above comment. not...please excuse all typos in the above comment. not=now, and I think that should say "favorite".michellemybellehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01479447234000836245noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6193458857872469773.post-6447328884612601032008-11-23T12:43:00.000-08:002008-11-23T12:43:00.000-08:00I really really liked it the first time, but I wen...I really really liked it the first time, but I went into it thinking it was too hyped up and would end being a total flop. I was totally entertained and can't wait to see it again as well as the next and the next. Maybe I am a cheesy goon, but I enjoyed it very much. I also think Bella was acted out very well... from the book I remember her being depressed and grumpy, except with Edward. Hey wouldn't you be uptight if you were falling for a vampire? Thanks for the review(s)!Brendahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06072020245140615342noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6193458857872469773.post-61407393900242196012008-11-23T13:05:00.000-08:002008-11-23T13:05:00.000-08:00You would be sad to know Alicia that I went to the...You would be sad to know Alicia that I went to the movie excited...to have a girls night out. I have never been happy with movies made from my favorite books so I wasn't holding my breath. I really liked it. Yes...there were some pretty cheesy parts but I felt like they did a good job of getting the feel of the book. Bella has always seemed dreary and pouty to me so I am glad you gave KRisten a second chance, she did it just right in my book. I thought Dr. Carlissle was HOT! Yes, they went way overboard on the powder and hairspray but he was a good looking guy. And Edward was steaming. I really don't think I will ever talk John into going, I really don't. But then I can just keep Edward and Dr. Carlissle my secret.<br><br>Great Review by the way.Amy J.http://www.blogger.com/profile/15459486695505443044noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6193458857872469773.post-20751164810220404612008-11-23T14:13:00.000-08:002008-11-23T14:13:00.000-08:00I thought of a few more things that were confusing...I thought of a few more things that were confusing. The realtionship between Bella and Jacob and his dad saying to end her relationship with Edward. I'm sure there's a lot more to this than what is portrayed in the movie. Plus I've seen those Team Edward, Team Jacob tees and signs and I didn't get that there was a whole lot there except a friendship. I guess I'm going to have to start reading. This is big for me Alicia! MarisaAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6193458857872469773.post-91147554094098340582008-11-23T14:47:00.000-08:002008-11-23T14:47:00.000-08:00Great review! I kept reading parts and saying, &q...Great review! I kept reading parts and saying, "Yeah. Yep. I completely agree. Uh-huh." <br><br>I liked the movie more than you, I think, but I still LOVE the book. I was cringing, too, especially when Jasper was on screen. He just creeped me out. Bizarre portrayal of the character who was supposed to be able to calm moods. That bugged me. <br><br>There were definitely cheesy moments - more often than not - but like you said, I loved watching my favorite book unfold on screen. I thought they did a good job with the 2 hours they had getting all of the book in there. The changes they made were subtle enough to me that I thought they stayed pretty true to the book. I'd watch it again, and I'll even buy it when it comes out on DVD. It's not my favorite movie of all time but I was entertained for sure! <br><br>I read that Summit has informed Kristen and Rob they are going ahead with the production of New Moon. I just hope the movies keep getting better and better. They've got some areas for improvement, we'll see if they do it!<br><br>I so wish Jeff and I could have gone with you and Bill! Are you up for a 3rd time? :)meohmyershttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11057104989042404465noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6193458857872469773.post-5744048242117966902008-11-23T16:46:00.000-08:002008-11-23T16:46:00.000-08:00Marisa- READ the books!!! I can't stress this ...Marisa- READ the books!!! I can't stress this enough. My husband was confused on parts, too, not having read them, that they totally did not explain in the movie. Like, what was Rosalie's deal? Why did she hate Bella so much? You wouldn't know without having read them.<br><br>Kim- Bill and I say heck yes!Aliciahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02840970718186336518noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6193458857872469773.post-67922701710390265882008-11-23T20:02:00.000-08:002008-11-23T20:02:00.000-08:00Great Great Review! I felt the same with Bella. ...Great Great Review! I felt the same with Bella. And, the white makeup and hairspray bugged me too! <br>But, all in all, I was surprised with alot of the scences reflected my own imagination while I read the book.<br>I loved the kissing scence and went home and got some of my own vampire kisses! <br>I need to take the whole famdam!Ms. Kristenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00900843940361356697noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6193458857872469773.post-315176460525600482008-11-23T21:43:00.000-08:002008-11-23T21:43:00.000-08:00I liked your reviews of the book Alicia. I agree w...I liked your reviews of the book Alicia. I agree with you and some of the others who mentioned they have a hard time with movies where they've read the books first. There were many points in your reviews that I agreed with. But now having read your second review, I too, would be curious to watch it again. I imagine I would like it more this time going into it knowing what's going to happen. I thought it was a really fun evening though and I enjoyed seeing so many people!lindsay>boonoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6193458857872469773.post-60335814731569693322008-11-23T22:12:00.000-08:002008-11-23T22:12:00.000-08:00I'm so happy to hear that the second time was ...I'm so happy to hear that the second time was better. I thought that it might be. Maybe I can convince Mick into seeing it. Since he doesn't realize all the IMPORTANT FAVORITE parts of mine that were skipped. Like the going from Bella figuring out Edward's a vampire, to him throwing her on his back and "running" to the meadow scene... I'm definately seeing it again. (and I checked out Carlisle and Jasper BEFORE becoming a vampire and they're very cute outside of "Twilight" maybe that'll help me like them better too) ;)Jodihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14415664356523644315noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6193458857872469773.post-72894295565778968552008-11-24T08:02:00.000-08:002008-11-24T08:02:00.000-08:00I saw the movie Friday morning, (my sister in-law ...I saw the movie Friday morning, (my sister in-law and some friends of hers reserved the theatre for 10 am and invited like 100 people-NO husbands or kids!!!) and when I got home, my husband, who had listened to the books, and wanted to see the movie, REALLY wanted to know what I thought. I didn't like it. I kept waiting for scenes to happen that just didn't and scenes that did, I thought they screwed up. And I REALLY didn't like Bella. But, I took David to it Saturday night, and it was MUCH better. I think it is b/c I wasn't "waiting". I knew what to expect. So I was able to just watch a vampire love story. I really enjoyed reading your review of it though, it seemed to mirror my thoughts on the movie.lindahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17951072685030034259noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6193458857872469773.post-38446995142717287322008-11-24T09:02:00.000-08:002008-11-24T09:02:00.000-08:00Linda,We saw you guys Saturday night! I tried to c...Linda,<br>We saw you guys Saturday night! I tried to catch your eye as we were leaving the theater at the end, but it was too crazy with people. That's so funny that your experience was so similar to mine.Aliciahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02840970718186336518noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6193458857872469773.post-55784777004704312102008-11-24T09:40:00.000-08:002008-11-24T09:40:00.000-08:00It ended up being better than I expected... always...It ended up being better than I expected... always a nice surprise! I would see it again in a heart beat, so it's good to know it's slightly better the 2nd time. <br><br>The more I think about the scene in the forest where Edward is freaking out and jumping around asking Bella if she thinks she can outrun him, etc... the more I hate it. If I do see it again I will have to go get a snack at that part, or something.<br><br>And, I loved your "stupid lamb" comment. Made me laugh.andreahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08391887283343395293noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6193458857872469773.post-64163101235080438942008-11-24T10:24:00.000-08:002008-11-24T10:24:00.000-08:00I didn't like the books at all but the movie t...I didn't like the books at all but the movie turned out better than I thought it would. I didn't like Bella,I thought she was boring, but Edward was better than I thought. I agree that there wasn't much to the relationship. Going from stay away from me to I love you is weird.Andrehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02991591627314508698noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6193458857872469773.post-5924402776840809862008-11-24T10:25:00.000-08:002008-11-24T10:25:00.000-08:00I wondered what you thought of the movie. Now I k...I wondered what you thought of the movie. Now I know. Good review. I can't believe the detailed memory you have.polka dotshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09878925052002199065noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6193458857872469773.post-37380583425564888252008-11-24T10:58:00.000-08:002008-11-24T10:58:00.000-08:00Alicia, your review rocks. Although I disagree wi...Alicia, your review rocks. Although I disagree with you on the portrayal of Bella. I thought it was really perfect.<br><br>I printed off your review and read it to Brandon and he enjoyed your take. but he really liked the movie quite a bit and wants to see it again. <br><br>I am so glad you saw it again with Bill and that you were able to enjoy it...I can NOT wait to see it again...like a few more times.<br><br>I keep thinking about how miserable it will be during the time that it is no longer on the big screen and before it comes out on DVD. I will be in Twilight withdrawal I think...I guess I'll just have to read the books again.Marilynhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06498765643079748671noreply@blogger.com