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All That Glitters Is Not Gold
Lauren - wrote on 02/22/2013
The mad dash to find a replacement for the Twilight franchise has lead to the translation of "Beautiful Creatures" from page to screen. The themes, substance, and depth of the book were lost in that translation, much to the disappointment of most fans of this book series. I agree with Paula in that the writers and director chose scenes from the book that would be the most beautiful and visually interesting to focus on, while leaving any moments of substance on the cutting room floor. Fan of the book series or not, this film is the victim of sloppy story telling that depends entirely on the cast, costume, and special effects. I’m guessing that the cutting and combining of characters was meant to simplify the storyline and cut costs, but the result is a sequence of confusing scenes …
