‘Twilight’ movie couldn’t live up to book, still good

The lights dim, the atmosphere is boisterous, filled with so much anticipation and excitement, it is almost tangible. The theatre is filled with fans, from shrieking thirteen-year-olds to mothers sporting the “Twilight” shirts, probably picked up at Hot Topic. Once the previews are finally over, a simultaneous gasp echoes through the room as the first scene emerges. The audience was nothing short of ecstatic, but did they leave that way? Did “Twilight” meet all its expectations? In short: No. However, I can tell you that it was indeed a good movie, and we all know that a movie is never as good as the book. If you do not know what this whole “Twilight” thing is about, then I will quickly fill you in, although I highly doubt that anyone hasn’t heard at least one thing about it. Basically, it’s a love story infused with vampires. Think of it as a mix between “The Notebook,” “Lost Boys” and “The Hills.” Anyway, Bella, a clumsy girl who doesn’t care for the trends and cliques of high school, moves from Phoenix to Forks, Washington to live with her dad. There, she instantly is cherished by her classmates — all but one at first. This would be Edward Cullen, part of the Cullen clan of “vegetarian” vampires who feed on animals rather than humans. Edward at firsts avoids her, because of her strong scent that appeals to him, as he describes it, the way heroine would to a drug addict. However, soon they become infatuated with each other, yet facing the conflict of the danger of him being a vampire and potential killer. So what’s the real plot in this movie? Well, a new clan of vampires, which, unlike the Cullens, actually drinks human blood, catch the scent of Bella. Now the problem is that one vampire, James, is a tracker and will stop at nothing until he gets his prey. So now you’ve got the basic synopsis, let’s move on. I found the movie to be relatively low budget in its shaky camera angles and unconvincing graphics. However, I felt as if the atmosphere of the movie coinciding with the brilliant soundtrack gave the movie an appealing character. It reminded me of an indie film, or something you would see at the Sundance Film Festival. This indie feel added culture and personality to the film, setting it far apart from the all-too-closely-related “Harry Potter.”The writers also injected some humor. There were numerous times when I found myself, along with crowd, laughing. One of the funniest aspects of the movie was Jasper’s facial expressions. You would just have to see the movie to know what I’m talking about.The major and most significant attribute was the chemistry between actors. Before seeing the movie, I thought many of the actors simply did not fit the parts for which they had been cast. However, when I viewed them on screen, they captured my imagination and heart with how much they put themselves in character.Alice was the bubbly pixie-like girl. Carlisle was nothing short of handsome. Edward and Bella were the most well-known. When reading the book, you expect Edward to be this angel that fell from the sky. At first I thought that Robert Pattinson was just an alright choice. However, when I saw him on screen, he portrayed Edward so well that he had me believing that vampires could actually be real. And seeing Kristen Stewart along with him could have you fooled into thinking they were true lovers. “Twilight” is especially appealing to those who have read the book series. Maybe because you get sucked into the conflicted, paradoxical lives of these characters and just fall in love with them. Then, seeing these actors depict them so well makes it feel as if those characters you have come to know so well are real people (or vampires). One instance that stood out from the movie is when the Cullens were shown for the first time in the film. First were Rosalie and Emmett, then Jasper and Alice. Of course everyone knew who was next to come. The tension could be felt in the air. When the stone angel (Edward) walked through the cafeteria doors, loud gasps, shrieks, and sighs filled the room. Just goes to show how passionate and dedicated fans are to the series. I’d give “Twilight” 2.5 stars. The movie seemed to move too fast, despite the two-hour, two-minute run time. Transitions are commonplace. However, it has substance, something many movies today lack. I recommend seeing it at least once. Besides, even if you don’t like “Twilight,” Pattinson isn’t too hard on the eyes.

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