twilight movie any good?

[twoodcc]

okay, before i start, a little background:

i got into the Eragon series and loved it. (already a star wars and lotr fan)

i was looking for something else to read, and my sister got me to read the harry potter books, and i loved them.

so then, someone mentioned that i should try out the twilight books. they told me that they were in the same category and everything, so i finally broke down and got the first one. it was too much of a love story for me, but it was still pretty good, and i like vampire movies, so i ended up reading all 4 books.

now, i saw the eragon movie after reading the books, and it was horrible. i had seen a few of the harry potter's before reading the books, but after i noticed how much they left out, but they were still pretty good movies.

so i ask, is the twilight movie worth seeing? i'm sure it will leave out some stuff, but for those that have read the books, what did you think?

[Kardashian]

It's one of those movies that if you don't see, you're going to be left out.

I must admit, I didn't *want* to see it. Me and a friend watched it on Sidereel, which I never, ever normally do.

We hated it, and found it quite laughable.

But tonight, I watched it on BluRay and I must say, I enjoyed it. It is very sappy in parts, but I think its laying a lot of ground work for the next 2/3 (?) movies.

I haven't read the books, FYI.

I did have an interest as when I was about 14/15 I really liked the Buffy and Angel series'.

It is about vampires - its about vampires in love.

Do with that what you will.

[twoodcc]

thanks for the reply. i'm sure i'll eventually end up watching it at some point or another anyways

[Lurchdubious]

My wife was into it, so I read all the books as well. We watched the movie soon after it came out. It is a typical low-budget movie. It would be fun to see what they do with it if they had a few hundred million bucks to throw around. Maybe by #3 or 4 they'll have a huge budget & do better.

If you like seeing movies after reading the books, if only to see how your imagination measures up to the filmmaker's, go see it.

[Dagless]

It's one of those movies that if you don't see, you're going to be left out.

If you're in high school?
My little sister dragged me along to see it but I gave up and played my DS on mute.

[ravenvii]

How can you take it even semi-seriously when the werewolf pedophile was thrown in?

I know half-humans mature quicker than normal people, but still!

[twoodcc]

If you're in high school?
My little sister dragged me along to see it but I gave up and played my DS on mute.

lol, that bad?

How can you take it even semi-seriously when the werewolf pedophile was thrown in?

I know half-humans mature quicker than normal people, but still!

true. but it's not that bad. of course, i like underworld much better

[Frisco]

I seriously doubt you will like it, but if you have some free time then you (and me) may be surprised. That said it didn't do anything for me, but I can be picky.

[andreab35]

I went to go see the movie with my friend a couple of days after the movie came out in theaters.

I thought it was pretty good! I love the Twilight series. I have to get a move on and start reading the third and fourth book though! I've had so much to do I haven't had time.

But with the scene with James being killed, Bella being bitten, etc. I could not take it. I hate blood and gory things like that. My head was in the arm of my friend and all she did was laugh.

[brad.c]

I've seen it dismissed as a chick flick for screaming preteen girls, which I found unfairly limiting.

It's a chick flick for women of all ages.

My wife (and mother of my children) and her friends are all ga ga over the book series, and the movie as well. I started the first book, and gave up on it. The movie was okay, but what I found funny is how it was promoted primarily as an action movie in order to get the boyfriends to fill some seats too.

That said, I did read and enjoy The Host by the same author. Alien/apocalyptic humans fighting back theme.

[twoodcc]

I seriously doubt you will like it, but if you have some free time then you (and me) may be surprised. That said it didn't do anything for me, but I can be picky.

haha, you are probably right. but since i read the books, i might rent it one day, just for kicks

I went to go see the movie with my friend a couple of days after the movie came out in theaters.

I thought it was pretty good! I love the Twilight series. I have to get a move on and start reading the third and fourth book though! I've had so much to do I haven't had time.

But with the scene with James being killed, Bella being bitten, etc. I could not take it. I hate blood and gory things like that. My head was in the arm of my friend and all she did was laugh.

thanks for the reply. maybe there is hope that i might like it

I've seen it dismissed as a chick flick for screaming preteen girls, which I found unfairly limiting.

It's a chick flick for women of all ages.

My wife (and mother of my children) and her friends are all ga ga over the book series, and the movie as well. I started the first book, and gave up on it. The movie was okay, but what I found funny is how it was promoted primarily as an action movie in order to get the boyfriends to fill some seats too.

That said, I did read and enjoy The Host by the same author. Alien/apocalyptic humans fighting back theme.

haha. yeah.

[kellen]

GF just rented it and I half watched it while on my MBP.

I thought it was cheesy with a lot of holes in the plot. It wasn't a bad movie, but I wouldn't watch it again.

Seemed like a movie for teenage girls about to enter high school.

[Keniff]

Can somebody post up a Link to the trailer of this Movie, please?
I can't seem to find it, at all...

[twoodcc]

GF just rented it and I half watched it while on my MBP.

I thought it was cheesy with a lot of holes in the plot. It wasn't a bad movie, but I wouldn't watch it again.

Seemed like a movie for teenage girls about to enter high school.

that's what i thought. it's just since i've read the books, it might seem a hair better to me

Can somebody post up a Link to the trailer of this Movie, please?
I can't seem to find it, at all...

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uxjNDE2fMjI

is it that hard to search?

[nobunaga209]

Book = Greatness
Movies [so far] = EPIC fail

:rolleyes:

[Apple iKid]

Meh... I thought the movie was good, but I hadnt read any books at the time.

Friends who have read book: movie sucks
Friends who havnt read book: movie is great.

[Lurchdubious]

That said, I did read and enjoy The Host by the same author. Alien/apocalyptic humans fighting back theme.

I read that too. Pretty good! Got waay slow about 3/4 through, but the rest of it was fun.

[dukebound85]

have no desire to see it

its sad when southpark starts making references to things i no longer know about...like that high school musical for one lol

never saw that movie either

[twoodcc]

Book = Greatness
Movies [so far] = EPIC fail

:rolleyes:

Meh... I thought the movie was good, but I hadnt read any books at the time.

Friends who have read book: movie sucks
Friends who havnt read book: movie is great.

yeah, that's what i thought. i might rent it, but not buying it for sure

[nobunaga209]

yeah, that's what i thought. i might rent it, but not buying it for sure

Rental is the way to go for sure...IMO

[twoodcc]

Rental is the way to go for sure...IMO

yeah. i bet my wife will like it

[kastenbrust]

Its a well filmed movie but has a terrible story line

[yetanotherdave]

If it's as well written as the first half of the book was I'm sure it will be well worth missing. :rolleyes:

[MiroMac]

I'm a hardcore vampire lover(film and books) so the romance and teen-esque love really got to me. I'd rather just see vampire wreaking havoc on the town than hear them talk. :P

[srl7741]

I've decided to rent it. I will let everyone know what i thought when I'm done watching it.
Is it just me or is this a poor time of the year for movie releases?

[twoodcc]

I've decided to rent it. I will let everyone know what i thought when I'm done watching it.
Is it just me or is this a poor time of the year for movie releases?

ok thanks. have you read the books?

[leekohler]

I watched it yesterday. What a miserable little film. I found my mind wandering constantly. It was beyond terrible. I can't believe this was a book. :eek:

[Macaddicttt]

i got into the Eragon series and loved it. (already a star wars and lotr fan)

i was looking for something else to read, and my sister got me to read the harry potter books, and i loved them.

so then, someone mentioned that i should try out the twilight books.

Whoa, whoa, whoa. Hang on a second. Putting Star Wars, Eragon, Twighlight and Harry Potter in the same category as Lord of the Rings?

Star Wars: Fun series of movies that were groundbreaking, but ultimately still just pop movies
Harry Potter: Terribly written, fun, inventive books
Eragon: Terribly written by a 15-year old, stealing from just about every other fantasy book series ever written (I mean, even the name: Eragon sounds suspiciously similar to Aragorn)
Twilight: Totally pop book series that are the book equivalent of fluff chick flicks

Lord of the Rings: Serious literature with tons, and tons of depth; beautifully written; relies almost more on atmosphere than plot; has been known to have people give up on it during the chapter "The Council of Elrond" because they were looking for fluffy, plot-driven fantasy; so influential that it formed the basis for just about all fantasy that came after it

Saying, "I liked Lord of the Rings, so I thought I might like Twilight," is like saying, "I like Dom Pérignon, so I thought I might like Andre."

[chrmjenkins]

My fiancee is gaga over the books, so we watched the movie together and I'm currently in the 4th book. The movie was passable, but I do enjoy the books. Her writing style is very simple, and I'm definitely not about to say there's anything too deep in it, but she touches interesting concepts and the books have some good pacing for the action sequences.

After this, it's back to Dune. How's that for contrast? :D

[iBlue]

I thought it was better than a punch in the nose, but only just. Pretty lukewarm entertainment if you ask me.

*yawn*

[iNash]

I grew up as a massive Star Wars fan, and to be honest I am more into 'bloke' films (guns/drugs/fast cars etc etc) but I LOVED TWILIGHT.

Yes I did watch it on my own and it has a certain cool ring to it.

There is an element of Smallville to it which makes it quite funny to watch and there is some really good acting from the guy in it (don't know his name).

Well worth a watch :)

[edesignuk]

Dull as hell, I can't even remember what it was about other than it had that boy bloke out of Harry Potter in it. I was expecting much more. If I want vamps I'd rather watch a few random episodes of Buffy.

[twoodcc]

Whoa, whoa, whoa. Hang on a second. Putting Star Wars, Eragon, Twighlight and Harry Potter in the same category as Lord of the Rings?

Star Wars: Fun series of movies that were groundbreaking, but ultimately still just pop movies
Harry Potter: Terribly written, fun, inventive books
Eragon: Terribly written by a 15-year old, stealing from just about every other fantasy book series ever written (I mean, even the name: Eragon sounds suspiciously similar to Aragorn)
Twilight: Totally pop book series that are the book equivalent of fluff chick flicks

Lord of the Rings: Serious literature with tons, and tons of depth; beautifully written; relies almost more on atmosphere than plot; has been known to have people give up on it during the chapter "The Council of Elrond" because they were looking for fluffy, plot-driven fantasy; so influential that it formed the basis for just about all fantasy that came after it

Saying, "I liked Lord of the Rings, so I thought I might like Twilight," is like saying, "I like Dom Pérignon, so I thought I might like Andre."

for some reason you seem just a little bit biased. just a little. but maybe it's just me

My fiancee is gaga over the books, so we watched the movie together and I'm currently in the 4th book. The movie was passable, but I do enjoy the books. Her writing style is very simple, and I'm definitely not about to say there's anything too deep in it, but she touches interesting concepts and the books have some good pacing for the action sequences.

After this, it's back to Dune. How's that for contrast? :D

did you see the movie before you read the first book?

[ViciousShadow21]

Whoa, whoa, whoa. Hang on a second. Putting Star Wars, Eragon, Twighlight and Harry Potter in the same category as Lord of the Rings?

Star Wars: Fun series of movies that were groundbreaking, but ultimately still just pop movies
Harry Potter: Terribly written, fun, inventive books
Eragon: Terribly written by a 15-year old, stealing from just about every other fantasy book series ever written (I mean, even the name: Eragon sounds suspiciously similar to Aragorn)
Twilight: Totally pop book series that are the book equivalent of fluff chick flicks

Lord of the Rings: Serious literature with tons, and tons of depth; beautifully written; relies almost more on atmosphere than plot; has been known to have people give up on it during the chapter "The Council of Elrond" because they were looking for fluffy, plot-driven fantasy; so influential that it formed the basis for just about all fantasy that came after it

Saying, "I liked Lord of the Rings, so I thought I might like Twilight," is like saying, "I like Dom Pérignon, so I thought I might like Andre."

saying that the Star Wars movies are just pop is not cool (im talking about the orginals not the crap they just recently made, ep 3 wasent bad actually). they are way better than the LOTR movies. the LOTR books are pretty awesome but we are comparing movies and im sorry but the movies were...well not great. elijah wood played frodo like such a whimp. the only one that pulled it off really well was Ian McKellen as Gandolf. and Viggo did a pretty good job as Aragorn.

Twilight in my opinion (cause that's all this is) was an entertaining movie. some really dumb aspects to it but some pretty cool scenes.

[Telp]

I rented it a couple nights ago as requested by my sister who loved the series. As a guy who had never read the books, I thought the movie was horrible, but was told that it was a great representation of the book (which i have started reading and if by great representation that means the book is just as bad, well then yes, it is a great representation). \

[leekohler]

I rented it a couple nights ago as requested by my sister who loved the series. As a guy who had never read the books, I thought the movie was horrible, but was told that it was a great representation of the book (which i have started reading and if by great representation that means the book is just as bad, well then yes, it is a great representation). \

The whole thing needs to be re-written. I was amazed by how awful it was.

[Telp]

The whole thing needs to be re-written. I was amazed by how awful it was.

I agree. I can't tell you how many times I've jsut stopped, reread what i just read, and started laughing out loud. Terrible!

[twoodcc]

The whole thing needs to be re-written. I was amazed by how awful it was.

I agree. I can't tell you how many times I've jsut stopped, reread what i just read, and started laughing out loud. Terrible!

lol. i didn't find the books to be that bad. granted, they aren't that great. but i found them to be readable. but from what i'm hearing, i might rent the movie one day.......not sure when that day will come though

[Telp]

lol. i didn't find the books to be that bad. granted, they aren't that great. but i found them to be readable. but from what i'm hearing, i might rent the movie one day.......not sure when that day will come though

Well sure they are readable. That doesn't make them good though...

[ViciousShadow21]

i think it kind of funny that you started a post asking weather or not you should rent a movie or not and got so many responses. next people will start asking the macrumors community what cereal they should have for breakfast.

[Telp]

i think it kind of funny that you started a post asking weather or not you should rent a movie or not and got so many responses. next people will start asking the macrumors community what cereal they should have for breakfast.

Rice Crispies. Half a cup of milk. Your welcome.

[leekohler]

Oatmeal. Helps keep you regular. ;)

[twoodcc]

i think it kind of funny that you started a post asking weather or not you should rent a movie or not and got so many responses. next people will start asking the macrumors community what cereal they should have for breakfast.

well hey, it's a good thing i asked right? if i didn't, i would have wasted a trip to the store, wasted at least $5 to rent a bluray, and wasted about 2 hours of my time watching it.

so instead, i wasted more time in this thread ;)

[ViciousShadow21]

well hey, it's a good thing i asked right? if i didn't, i would have wasted a trip to the store, wasted at least $5 to rent a bluray, and wasted about 2 hours of my time watching it.

so instead, i wasted more time in this thread ;)

haha hey i wasent knocking it i just found it amusing. everyone is just so helpful here i guess:p.

[twoodcc]

haha hey i wasent knocking it i just found it amusing. everyone is just so helpful here i guess:p.

oh i know you weren't. it's crazy what some people post on here. i'm just glad to contribute :)

[ViciousShadow21]

oh i know you weren't. it's crazy what some people post on here. i'm just glad to contribute :)

yes indeed but it lead to some good conversations. i alway take the opportunity to bash the LOTR movies hahaha. just cant stand them:mad: