Twilight

I will be completely honest with you. I am not a huge fan of the books. I’ve read them all, devoured them, really, but I had issues with them. I’m going to put the issues aside for this; I tried to view the movie with an objective mind set, on its own merits.

Edward Cullen (Robert Pattinson) is the 17 year old (well, to those who aren’t in the know) vampire who falls in love with Bella Swann (Kristin Stewart), a human girl who is drawn to him in spite of the obvious danger. Despite their very obvious differences, they become inseparable, and Bella must learn to move amongst the Cullen “family”. Edward lives with his parents and four other teenage vampires, forming their coven. All seven of them have taken on their chosen identity to blend in with everyone else in the small town of Forks. Going into the movie I thought the casting was wacky. Though the actors playing his mom and dad do a terrific job they look far too young for the part.

Honestly, the movie wasn’t half bad. It stays faithful to the novel, and the small changes that are made improve the whole. Yes, I found it to be cheesy and there was a LOT of gazing into each others’ souls, but it’s sincere, so that makes it all easier to digest. I still have concerns about the cast (how will Taylor Lautner play the much larger Jacob in the second installment?) but the principle actors were well cast and the film itself was a solid effort. This seems to be a hit with the entire female population, most of them salivating over Edward (a little creepy considering he’s supposed to be 17), but guys should attend as well if they want to get in good with their female companions.

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Previews I Liked

Marley and Me
Four Christmases
Harry Potter and the Half Blood Prince
Yes Man
Knowing