Twilight [Blu-ray] Review

I have read all the books and i am in my 50’s..so I was anxious to see this movie…Lots of people said it sucked..but i watched it several times and compared to New Moon and Eclipse..this is the one most like the book..The romance was in this one..developing Bella and Edwards romance..Kristen actually showed some emotion…Edward was more of the teenager as to dress and how he acted..I loved the ending in the gazebo…and Jacob had substance in this one..the other 2 he came across as a spoilt kid wanting something cause someone else had it…The music also went well with each scene..I realize that a movie cannot put every scrap of line a book into it..but the 2nd and 3rd movies..it shifted off the romance of these 2 different people who love each other despite their differences..The meadow scene i thought was sort of silly..whhy would 2 people lie in the grass jsut staring at each other? He would have his arm around her or something..when i read the book ..i waited all through it for him to bite her..so the 2nd book..i was sure it would happen..but instead they were seperated and no person that really loves someone is just going to walk off and leave them and not care how they hurt or what happens to them!The Victoria is this one was much better than Eclipse…and why in each movie..do the Cullens always look different? The Hair..makeup etc changes in each one…Illogical, as they are vampires who do not age…and the books only went over about a year and a half time frame..so why does Bella look so different from almost end of Junior year till graduation? I feel they could have done the series lots better…. Edward is a vampire..but he is also a man..yet he shows no desire for the girl he loves..

Twilight [Blu-ray] Overview

Studio: Uni Dist Corp. (summit) Release Date: 05/05/2009 Run time: 122 minutes Rating: Pg13

Twilight [Blu-ray] Specifications

The big-screen adaptation of Twilight, Stephenie Meyer’s bestselling vampire romance, is aimed squarely at its key demographic: teen girls whose idea of Prince Charming is a brooding, pale, undead teen who could kill you instantly at any moment. Such a prince is more fascinating than frightening to new girl Bella Swan (Kristen Stewart), who moves to the rainy-gray town of Forks, Wash., to live with her dad (Billy Burke), the local sheriff who’s puzzled by a series of “animal attacks.” On her first day at school, Bella appears to (visibly) nauseate her lab partner, Edward (Robert Pattinson). Turns out the scent of her blood is this vampire’s “brand of heroin,” and his struggle not to kill her causes an irresistible pull toward her. Whether he’s attracted for the normal reasons or because she smells especially sweet to him is vague in the book and even less clear on-screen; nonetheless, Bella falls hopelessly in love with Edward, which sets her on a dangerous path when a few nomad vampires show up in town, one particularly keen on tracking the human. Directed by Catherine Hardwicke (Thirteen), Twilight is full of funny moments–not all of which are intentional–and the casting, from Stewart to Bella’s self-absorbed friend Jessica (Anna Kendrick) is spot-on. The weakest link, unfortunately, is Pattinson. While he certainly looks the part, his Edward could have used an extra injection of testosterone (Pattinson, who is British, used James Dean as a model for his American accent). In scenes where he growls about the temptation to kill those who would harm Bella, or flitting around a forest warning her how dangerous he is, he comes off more like a whimpering puppy than a debonair monster. The good news is, his chemistry with Stewart (particularly in their big kissing scene) is palpable, which, let’s face it, is really what matters to Twilight fans most. –Ellen A. Kim

On the DVD
The special features for Twilight kick off with an audio commentary with director Catherine Hardwicke and stars Kristen Stewart and Robert Pattinson. There’s some mumbling and groaning from Stewart (one gets the impression that Stewart is quite similar to her reserved character in the film), some standard behind-the-scenes observations from Hardwicke, and a lot of awkward self-deprecating remarks from Pattinson (of their big kiss, he opines: “This is quite difficult ’cause I have a really flat head, and so it’s quite difficult to get a correct angle.”). What’s funny is Pattinson stumping Hardwicke with some basic plot questions, like “Why doesn’t James just kill [Bella when she's packing at her house]?” While Hardwicke and Stewart attempt to answer, Pattinson doesn’t appear satisfied. The deleted and extended scenes include an additional dream-sequence kiss (rightly cut because it took away from the buildup to their first kiss) and more footage of Victoria (Rachelle Lefevre). The seven-part documentary is a pretty thorough look at the development of the film, including stunts, special effects, and the involvement of author Stephenie Meyer. Another featurette looks at the Comic-Con frenzy; however, it spends no time on how the actors were cast, which would have been fun for fans who did all their own mental casting while reading the books. Also included: three music videos and trailers. –Ellen A. Kim

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Customer Reviews

In touch with my long lost tween…. – Dale Ross Arnberg – Moses Lake, WA United States
Well, I am happy to say that I received this Blu-ray in a timely manner, it works just fine and the reason I purchased it is because I read the Twilight series and loved it and then saw the movie….wasn’t impressed but I really love Robert Pattinson’s intensity so wanted to own the series. I’m someone who like series/sagas. I don’t like my characters to get away from me too quickly!

Slow, but entertaining for fans of the series – sproutingsherbet –
This is not my most favorite book turned movie. The pace is slow, the acting by many is over dramatic and leaves something to be desired. Fans of the series will greatly enjoy the movie, however, those watching the movie without already having fallen in love with the characters may be tempted to turn it off.

okay for the price – Stephanie L. Klein –
movie is okay… nothing against the actual movie, the books are just better. its a great product though. super cheap and very good condition

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