Critical Analysis of Twilight Article: Don't Watch the 영화 First

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posted by Mephadowfangirl

Well, I'm a Twilight fan, but I like to be critical of the series anyways. But recently, I discovered that a lot of the Twi-hater fanbase (or hatebase?) has been consisted of mostly people who have only seen the movies, and I instantly saw how there were so many Twi-haters.

Let me just start off 의해 saying that the movie sucks a**, and I'm being NICE! The 연기 is terrible, they cut out about half the book and completely interpreted the book in all the wrong ways, the script sounded like it had been written 의해 a five 년 old, and the actors portrayed the characters so poorly, I almost became a full blown Twi-hater.

But I didn't. I read the book BEFORE it was popular, BEFORE the 팬 girls and the critical analysis, before any of my 프렌즈 had even read it, and I liked it simply because I thought it was a cool take on vampires. It wasn't even popular, there wasn't even a RUMOR of a movie.

All I'm trying to say is that I'm suggesting 읽기 the 책 BEFORE the movie, and then 당신 can make your opinion. If 당신 don't like the books, I can respect 당신 for that. But if 당신 just watch the crappy movie, I can't respect 당신 as a Twi-hater.

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huddysmacked I read the 4 books, and I still think it's wasted paper. Trust me the movie was crappy because the story itself was crappy. I'm sorry but really there's not much to work with Twilight. Though I do respect the fans opinions.

Mephadowfangirl I'm glad you at least tried it. I just think the movie made the books look bad, and if someone is going to hate it they may as well read the first book at least.

Mermaid-Tail I just want to say I don't think most antis (or at least most here) are basing their opinion just on the movies, most of the antis I speak to have read at least one of the books. I think it is fair to ask people not to judge on the movies alone though. Movies are not always a fair or accurate intepretation of the source material. In fact one of my favourite shows was made from a movie I think is awful, I wouldn't like to see people basing their opinion of the show on the movie, so I agree it's fair to ask people to not base their opinion of the books or the series as a whole just on the movie version. I haven't seen the Twilight movie (I read the books before it was made and was not a fan) so I can't really judge it, but I have heard quite a few people, fans and antis alike, were not pleased with the acting.

DarkSarcasm I read the books before the movies came out too, and I actually liked them back then. Sure, Bella is whiny and Edward is a tool, but I liked the smaller characters, and like you said, it was an interesting take on vampires. Then came the movies and the fangirls. *shudder* Before the movies, I encouraged people to read the books. When the fangirls & haters took over, I didn't even bother. I got sick of defending the books when all anyone would talk about was the movies and ZOMGEDWARD IZ SEW HAWTTT!!!11. So if anyone asks, no, I'm not a Twilight fan. It's really sad that the movies ruined it all, I mean, there used to be lots of normal Twilight fans! Now, there are only a handful. You know who you are. =P I'm glad you're still encouraging people to read the books. I know I'm not the only one who gave up altogether, it's good to know that there are still real fans and not just Edward (or Jacob, now...) fangirls.

Mephadowfangirl Yeah, it did kind of ruin the mood. I mean, when I read it, I wasn't obsessed or anything. I just liked it for what it felt like to me. A book written from the heart. I thought the writing was simple because she was trying to set a certain mood. But everything is just weird now, and I wish I could like it how I used to like it.

fanfly I read the first book and I found it incredibly boring. I barely managed to force myself to finish it. I tried to watch the first movie with my niece but found myself picking at my nails and counting the minutes until it was over- I looked over at her, saw she was goofing off and said, I'm done! lol The story itself holds no interest for me. I don't care about any of the characters and while reading the book the number of times Edward's beauty is praised just made me roll my eyes. It was really too much. I admit it wasn't until I realized how intense the fanbase was that I took a closer look at the subtext of the books and realized the poor examples being set. In particular, Edward's behavior towards Bella. It's a textbook example of an abusive boyfriend and I was alarmed that my young niece might be idolizing this relationship and viewing it as an ideal that she should strive for. Luckily, she has a level head on her shoulders and I think she's already moved on from the Twilight craze.

Mephadowfangirl Well put. :D

nuxi I don't like it in either format but I actually found the movies way way way better than the books. The books are 95% purple prose fluff, so the fact that they left a lot of that out is definitely an improvement. Also, at least in the first movie, Bella seems at least a little bit less whiny and helpless.

DarkSarcasm ...because of Kstew's one magical facial expression and extensive acting ability? ;)

Mephadowfangirl Actually, I think she is a lot more whiny in the movies. Kristin is terrible at her job, everyone else in that movie is too, and they should step down from acting and let some of the millions of people who are ten times better than them become stars.

nuxi I don't mean acting, I mean script-wise. It just seemed like she did more in the movie (I guess because there was necessarily less of her sitting around doing nothing), whereas in the book she never seemed to be more than a passive object. Also, the movie left out the incessant, 24/7 "I'm not worthy!" narrative which is the main thing about the book that made me constantly want to puke.

renrae "Actually, I think she is a lot more whiny in the movies. Kristin is terrible at her job, everyone else in that movie is too, and they should step down from acting and let some of the millions of people who are ten times better than them become stars. " Really? I thought she was doing a pretty accurate portrayal of the Bella. The actors and actresses have been quoted as saying that they didn't like their characters. I think it shows. I actually like the movies more than the books. Which, admittedly, isn't saying much.

mimifaith I read the books first and although they're still a waste of paper... the movies STILL could've been better! They were the most cheesy, badly-written, horribly acted, akward movies eveeer!

italiangirl976 The movies did suck. And I agree. I also read the books before the hype. I read them when I was a Freshman in high school and now I'm a Junior. I thought they were good book. I think people judge them before they read them because of all the hype and screaming fan. I'm not saying everyone. I'm just saying some. And Kristen Stewart did a horrible job in the movies.

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From books-to-movies...

posted by Imyselfandme

Many people bash 인기 영화 because "It didn't measure up in the exact way they thought it would.

STOP PEOPLE!!! Stop your too Critical Analysis sometimes.Stop your phony rebukes.Just STOP!!!

And accept 영화 the way they come.

As a one time author of a book called Elfin Magic (become a 팬 of it:link)

I think i can speak for all(or at least most)authors when I say It's FINE!!! If someone offers 당신 a direct line to the 영화 and the author refuses because the director says some plans that differentiate from the book and someone refuses then they are just stupid!!!

Miner changes and summarizing...

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(Bella) 당신 Belong with me Jacob Black Remix with lyrics

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당신 belong with me

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제이콥과 벨라

twilight

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funny

parody

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Comic Strip

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My sparkly thing

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It's Nice to Have a Girl Around the House

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Source: Paramount and some 70s magazine

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Twilight Funny Pictures

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Twilight Affects So Many things

posted by Frizzhead

I was following an online series called the Hillywood Show. It was two girls 연기 in Johnny Depp roles such as Sweeney Todd,Ed Wood,Edward Scissorhands.Here is a link of one of their link.This is their link
But after the release of Twilight they have stopped doing the Johnny Depp impression which made them famous they started doing twilight video's but even worse . Its Twilight 음악 Video's. So that means cheesy 음악 and annoying dancing and skimpy outfits.
It reminded me of how twilight is no longer a personal thing no matter where we go we will see twilight dangled in our faces in merchandise,...

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It is Hazardous see New Moon in The Cinema

posted by Frizzhead

- Yes i know this is extremely late but i just remebered what i was going to write :)

I was brought with my mam and sister to new moon on the 20th of November. Personally i was'nt really bothered about going 또는 not so i went so at least i would be able to say what i think about it.
The movie started at 7 and and at 6:20 there was at least 60 people waiting in the cinema most of them girls from the ages of about 10 to 55 many people at the back of the line were pushing to the front without mercy, squishing the others.
(Oh i must remind ye that i live in ireland and at the moment only girls from...

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Kitten of the Fortnight: Official List

posted by laureng114

Hello kittens! This is the list of all of everyone that has won the prestigious award of Kitten of the Fortnight! *Applause, applause* They have contributed to this spot in the best way and are all great representatives of what it is to be an amazing fanpopper. Congratulations to all of the winners and all of the winners to come. And if 당신 haven’t won yet- no worries! Every member is doing magnificently and this spot is only going to get better.

*Props go to those in the 팬팝 users spot who first created the 팬 of the fortnight picks*

Winner of July 17-July 31 2009:
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