tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20947239.post2673031335822129230..comments2024-01-26T19:24:56.281+00:00Comments on Still Wandering...: General Review of Twilight ScullingOnSquamhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12117332707976602137noreply@blogger.comBlogger13125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20947239.post-47305792317543954762009-01-17T22:30:00.000+00:002009-01-17T22:30:00.000+00:00i don't understand what is the appeal of Robert Pa...i don't understand what is the appeal of Robert Pattinson (Edward); he has an unusually shaped noseAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20947239.post-66071319873180482022008-12-17T19:25:00.000+00:002008-12-17T19:25:00.000+00:00I have been looking forward to your review for sev...I have been looking forward to your review for several reasons. 1) You were there from the beginning and 2) You're a film student. <BR/>I have to say I agree with you on so many levels. There were some changes that were appropriate. I happened to enjoy how they set up the rogue vampires and I thought Charlie's character was just perfect. But there were other elements that really bothered me like Edwards sparkle and the antaginizing relationship with the school boys. <BR/>I wonder how Chris Weitz is going to work with what Catherine Hardwicke left him. Are you going to be present in the filming of New Moon? Oh, I sure hope so!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00927999035462115991noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20947239.post-92097758670643605112008-12-11T02:15:00.000+00:002008-12-11T02:15:00.000+00:00I agree with almost all that you have said. Thoug...I agree with almost all that you have said. Though in my opinion, Mike wasn't really supposed to come off as cocky. I think they made him comic relieve which did kind of make him seem cocky. Thanks for the awesome blog!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20947239.post-81696007903842746822008-12-09T20:30:00.000+00:002008-12-09T20:30:00.000+00:00Thanks for your thoughtful review! I agreed with m...Thanks for your thoughtful review! I agreed with most of your assessment right on. <BR/><BR/>One thing I loved that I haven't seen mentioned much are the many times the film shows Edward & Bella talking without letting us hear their conversation. I thought this was an absolutely brilliant way to quickly and subtly show them getting to know each other and becoming closer. It happens three times, that I can remember - as the camera swoops over them in the meadow, when they are climbing around in the trees, and lying in Bella's bed after the big kiss. I was really struck by the intimacy of that device in the film, and how well it conveyed to me their strengthening relationship.<BR/><BR/>I agree with the chimes sound during the sparkling... I cringe every time I watch it! The effect is not so bad, but the sound almost pushes it over to cheese-ville.<BR/><BR/>Anyway, would love to hear more about what you think! It's been fun to read about all your experiences.AmyBethJameshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10707858997106729357noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20947239.post-29694310356741162552008-12-08T16:44:00.000+00:002008-12-08T16:44:00.000+00:00I'm so wondering what your reaction is, to the new...I'm so wondering what your reaction is, to the new news... That Catherine is not going to direct 'New Moon'?<BR/><BR/><A HREF="http://www.twilightlexiconblog.com/?p=3089#comments" REL="nofollow">Twilight Lexicion</A><BR/><BR/>Please and thank you, for your comment on this.<BR/><BR/>TessaTessa Talkhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15572090935194853935noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20947239.post-75192254480274295452008-12-08T08:20:00.000+00:002008-12-08T08:20:00.000+00:00Maggie,Just like with Harry Potter, I've been tryi...Maggie,<BR/>Just like with Harry Potter, I've been trying to stay blissfully unaware of all things Twilight. Today, my resolve broke. Despite the fact that I really should be working on my final projects (!!!) I saw the film and crap, I'm hooked.<BR/><BR/>If there's one thing that stuck out at me to be bummed out about, it's all the flying scenes. I don't know what I would have done to improve them-- I'm no stunts coordinator-- but the effect left me disappointed. I felt like I could pick out where the wires were probably rigged, and the camera spinning didn't do it for me. Anyway, I guess what I'm saying is, it's one thing for a movie to be about character development, but it's another thing entirely when the characters are superhuman.<BR/><BR/>But that being said, I know that I'll be seeing it again, and I'll DEFINITELY be keeping an eye out for you in the background! Which scene was it again? (It's in another post isn't it? Maybe that's what I'll read the next time I need a fix...which should be in about 15 minutes.)<BR/><BR/>Mel <BR/>(you know, from MWC, in SF)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20947239.post-51655919898086493712008-12-08T06:13:00.000+00:002008-12-08T06:13:00.000+00:00Once again, thanks for your awesome review. I come...Once again, thanks for your awesome review. I come to your site everyday just to see if you have posted anything new. Please keep 'em comin! Also, what are your thoughts on Summits decision to cast a new director?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20947239.post-34448213554163422052008-12-08T05:41:00.000+00:002008-12-08T05:41:00.000+00:00Thanks for a brilliant review! It's fascinating to...Thanks for a brilliant review! It's fascinating to read your insight especially since you were able to view the filming process earlier this year. I too, disliked the "tinkling noise" during the sparkling scene. I thought it was unnecessary. <BR/><BR/>One scene that was irksome to me was when Edward and Bella were driving to the baseball game.There is a shot of them arriving in the jeep, then a long shot of them walking by a waterfall, then it quickly cuts back to them walking on the field. It didn't seem to fit in because they looked closer to the waterfall when it was far away from them in that scene. I know, nitpicky details, but it seemed like they had to walk a long way to get to the field, but it looked like they were already there when they parked. Perhaps the long shot was one of the scenes they filmed at Multnomah Falls? <BR/><BR/>Anyhow, I've seen the movie now 4x and I'm looking forward to the dvd (I'll look for you in the background! :D)<BR/><BR/>i hope you will be able to visit the "New Moon" set as well! Looking forward to more posts about your thoughts on "Twilight" the movie.caninecolognehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07921983679558271352noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20947239.post-86032659891901296192008-12-07T23:08:00.000+00:002008-12-07T23:08:00.000+00:00I was reading your review and I coudn't help but t...I was reading your review and I coudn't help but think that, "this is problably the most realistic review I'll ever read about twilight!". I'm love books as much as I love films, but I can`t help to be extremely critic when I see one of my favorite books turning into the big screen. I take for example, pride and Prejudice, the last adaptation was so thoughtul about the book and close to the main characters, well, I must admit that I had highly expectations on Twilight.And to be honest, as much as I agreed with you about the complications on adapting books into movies, in Twilight's case, the film didn't capture the essence and nature of the books. And I'll not repeat myself here, because in your review you show the exactly cause of that: the changes made were done in a crucial point of the book. Basically, the main relationship between Bella and Edward had grown so fast emotionally before the part where she meets Edward's family, so who haven't read the book may be totally unaware of how deep and meaningfull the relationship between then really is. So, the scene between Bella and Edward at the hospital when her mother leaves can really gives the whole perspective of the collapse that it's going to happend to Bella's character when Edward leaves her? <BR/>I don't want to be so negative, especially because I know that the film had such great production involving Stephanie Meyer as well, but maybe screenwriter Melissa Rosenberg could have worked more on that.<BR/>On the other issues, I totally agreed with you. Tyler and Mike Newton changes were necessary. Was interesting to see how the kids at school get along really well, just like in the book, and how Bella easily fitts in that environment, so at the point she sees the group comig out from dinner when she is running from James with Edward, she gets a reflex of what her life could be. Still, really fast, like many of the scenes,it felt like the editors were running. But, about that, I'm still looking foward to read your coments.<BR/>I'm sorry for being so long and for the msitakes(english is not my primary linguage), but i have a clue that you understand people with this "mania".<BR/>And if not asking too much, I would like to know a little bit more about your PHd. I'm about to graduate and I'm still doing some research about possibles ways to go next year.Thank you!Lorihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16034850744786203770noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20947239.post-44318824774534781762008-12-07T19:08:00.000+00:002008-12-07T19:08:00.000+00:00excellent review! i really enjoyed reading it. and...excellent review! i really enjoyed reading it. and i agreed with almost everything you said, except i wasnt a huge fan of the entire meadow scene (besides the scenery, which was perfect). i thought it was too much, too fast, and a lot of the wonder from the book was lost. also, i wanted to ask what you thought of edward honking his horn at bella on the first morning that he picked her up from school...i thought it was VERY out of character, and frankly, quite rude. i've seen the movie three times already and i have to say that i agree, it IS a really good adaptation, the character development for the most part, and the scenes that were added, were very good.<BR/><BR/>emilyAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20947239.post-36087513093260287192008-12-07T18:43:00.000+00:002008-12-07T18:43:00.000+00:00Thank you for your review! As always, I look forw...Thank you for your review! As always, I look forward to your further in-depth analysis on various topics on the film. And thanks for the tip on the songs lyrics - they really did fit so exceptionally well, especially since I believe Pattinson wrote both songs a couple of years before filming Twilight - how serendipitous. <BR/>RE: the "bullyization" of Michael and Tyler - I found that very interesting as well. I thought that all of the "high school" actors did a great job in their roles, but they ended up a bit meaner or more competitive in the film than on paper. But I figured, like many other things that went through the conversion process from paper to screen, a vast amount of 'Twilight' is Bella's inner monologue and in order to translate that to screen the high school boys needed to be 'different' in order to separate them from Edward and Jacob.<BR/>As much as I enjoyed Twilight (the book), I enjoyed the rest of the books in the series even more, so I think the material in future books will be even more interesting on film. And I give the production team serious cred for turning hundreds of pages of inner monologue into something visual. Stewart is going to have her work cut out for her making the middle portion of 'New Moon' "come to life." And I am on pins and needles to see it.<BR/>I do hope you have the opportunity to be apart of all the future films in the series. Your trip entries being on set were fabulous and your insight into production has been brilliant. Thanks again!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00522944694157142571noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20947239.post-43891669069334159692008-12-07T18:25:00.000+00:002008-12-07T18:25:00.000+00:00"The tinkling sounds effect"I think the sparkeling..."The tinkling sounds effect"<BR/>I think the sparkeling really good, It could have been worse, he could have looked like a disco ball, but as you said, the sound effect made it less-believebel, they shouldn't have hade that in. <BR/><BR/>I agree completly with your review.Cassandrahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12428085407289921666noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20947239.post-25898083066858018312008-12-07T13:24:00.000+00:002008-12-07T13:24:00.000+00:00Thanks for getting this to us! Ever since I found ...Thanks for getting this to us! Ever since I found your blog this summer (imagine my shock when I found out my favorite beach in the world stood in for First Beach!), it is *your* review of the Twilight movie I've been anxiously awaiting. Since you are a loving fan of the series who is terribly knowledgeable about movie adaptations and as yet still a movie industry outsider, I knew your Twilight review would be the most meaningful and penetrating.<BR/>And although I disagree with you on some points (especially the glitter scene- I thought Edward looked like he was covered in mold!), I agree with you on the movie overall. Thanks for sharing, and I look forward to your future installments!<BR/>I came across this article on the Twilight film (http://www.reelzchannel.com/article/780/10-critical-ways-the-twilight-movie-differs-from-the-book) and found it to be insightful, critical (in a good way), and thought-provoking. I want to know what you think- do you agree with these points? If not, why not?<BR/>Thanks again for being a sharp set of eyes and a keen mind for us!Obavahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03615600730993401963noreply@blogger.com