OK, let me set the stage. A theatre full of 12-16 year old girls and a few moms thrown in for fun. Lots of giggling, talking and screaming. The movie starts and Edward the main character comes out- the theatre goes nuts! I have to admit it was fun to go and see what Amy has been talking about for weeks. Now, I haven't read the books, but I read lots of reviews before I would OK her to read the books. She has also given me a play by play of characters etc, so I was in the know. Otherwise I think someone just going to the movie with no background would have been lost. It was obviously low budget, I think the sequel(s) will be much better.
On a side note, I couldn't figure out why these girls were so in love with a fictional character in a book. They didn't know what he looked like, and for goodness sake, he is a vampire! The movie made it clear to me. Edward is a gentleman, yet a monster, who protects the one he loves above all else. He shows great restraint and discipline, but above all protects Bella always. What girl doesn't want that? It led to good discussion with Amy about our Heavenly Father and the parallel with him. If for nothing else, it was worth the $20 for that!
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BTW- It was REALLY cheesy, but still AMAZING. The sequels will be MUCH MUCH better. GO AND WATCH IT.
Disappointing. Lots of things left out and changed. Edward made it worth it though.
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