Rating of
3/4
Vamp-Lite
kcvidkid - wrote on 11/24/08
Yes, I read the book. But no, my inner teenage girl did not think it was the greatest thing since "Harry Potter" (which I never have read). I think I like the concept of it better than the execution. You know, vampires and werewolves in high school, the forbidden romance, etc.
If you admit it, the book does not have much action and the climax is a little simple. And that's where a movie can take liberties with its source material to make improvements. In "Twilight" (the movie) the finale is quite exciting. For me, it played better on the big screen.
Conversely, though, the movie came up short in the areas where the book excelled: the quiet, romantic aspects. There was onscreen chemistry, but you miss out on all the thoughts and feelings that the characters are having. Those are better related in writing.
To be honest, I didn't notice any significant differences in the story. If you loved the book, I suppose there's potential for disappointment (there always is). If (like me) you thought the book was o.k., you'll probably feel the same way about the movie. And if you've never read the book? I imagine you won't think there's much to the movie.
Skin Rating = 2 (out of 5). I don't think they could have found an actor to live up to the description of Edward Cullen in the book. Robert Pattinson is sexy enough, but hardly shows any skin. Instead, it's the long-haired hottie Cam Gigandet as bad vampire James who graces us with the presence of his beautiful body and six-pack abs.
