The Twilight Saga: New Moon

[Shlup]

Am I the only one here who saw New Moon? Where are your heads people? Stick the firmly up your asses and go see the greatest movie of all time!

No, really, it was good. The first one was bad, but this one was faaaaaabulous. I can only think of one important scene that was left out from the books. I can't believe they managed to cram in everything, and so beautifully and perfectly. Every alteration they made from the book was for the better and it was sexy.

I am dazzled. Dazzled.

SAY YOU LOVE IT! FOLLOW YOUR <s>NO-NOS</s> HEART!

[The Man]

Sorry, but there's no way anything based on that :bou::bou::bou::bou:ty piece of vampire fanfiction can be any good.

[Breine]

Some of my friends are going crazy because of this. They're really into the whole TWAILAIGHT thing. I've only seen the first one, but I'll probably see this one at some point as well.


Let's just face it, Pattinson is kinda hot too. In that "I'm skinny, have big jaws and glitter in sunlight" kind of way.

[Shlup]

Robert Pattinson looks like a foot. And yet I still totally want him. He's got broken-boy face. So into it.


Sorry, but there's no way anything based on that :bou::bou::bou::bou:ty piece of vampire fanfiction can be any good.

Not good to you. Good to people with good taste in literature.

...

Okay, fine, good to people with a weakness for angst smut.

[The Man]

good to people with a weakness for angst smut.That's pretty much it. However, the series is still horrifically misogynistic (despite being written by a woman) and promotes a thoroughly dysfunctional and borderline abusive view of romantic relationships, thus I can't condone anything related to it. Though I did laugh at Pattinson speaking up about his view of the books. He gained quite a bit of respect from me by doing that.

[rubah]

my friend was asking why I hadn't gone to see New Moon yet
"haven't you like read all those?"

"Yes, but I'm not proud of it."

[Shlup]

Yeah, the books are super misogynistic. Despite being written at a fourth-grade reading level, I don't approve of them being read by children.

They appeal to the sick side of a woman. The side that likes to be protected, taken care of, cherished, and stalked by sexy sad-faced boys.

And this movie lived up to all of those things. And the special effects did not suck; it was kind of crazy. The fight scene with the Volturi was tits.

[Vyk]

I was gonna come make a sarcastic remark and/or talk some shizz. But instead I just want to say thank God someone finally just admitted these aren't necessarily things people should glorify and enjoy, but just can't help it (for whatever reason). So honestly, no. I never saw the first one. Never will. And have no intention of even touching the books

[Raistlin]

Good to people with good taste in literature.

I know you took that back quickly (thankfully, as my mouth was gaping in shock), but just being able to type those words shows how much your brain has been warped by that tripe.

[Shlup]

I know. ;_________________;

[Leeza]

I loved all of that tripe and I can't wait to see the movie. HOWEVER, I live in a 1/2 horse town and I'm probably going to have to wait two more months before it gets here. I don't care for Pattinson and I think they could have cast a better character, but...whatever...he'll do.

[Marshall Banana]

And the special effects did not suck
I thought they did. XD

I still laughed at nearly every scene with Edward, especially since he's, like, always sobbing or looking uncomfortable. But it's kind of amazing how much the movie improves after Edward leaves and it's just about Jacob and Bella hanging out and liking each other...until the werewolves show up.

Bella's hallucinations of Edward: so stupid. XD

[Shlup]

Compared to the first movie, these special effects were amazing. In general, they were pretty good.

And, yes, the hallucinations were stupid and pathetic. When I was first reading the book I was excited that she was starting to screw being safe and live a little, but then she started hallucinating and I just wanted to beat her with a stick.

BUT IT'S STILL HOT.

[Bunny]

I have seen various trailers and clips for this movie and going by those alone there is absolutely no way, whatsoever, that this movie can be anything other than absolutely horrible.

I love you in almost every way, ShlupQuack, but I think you have bad taste in movies.

[Shlup]

I have a very wide taste in movies. It does indeed include some pretty epic crap.

[NorthernChaosGod]

Sorry, but there's no way anything based on that :bou::bou::bou::bou:ty piece of vampire fanfiction can be any good.
QFMFT



good to people with a weakness for angst smut.That's pretty much it. However, the series is still horrifically misogynistic (despite being written by a woman) and promotes a thoroughly dysfunctional and borderline abusive view of romantic relationships, thus I can't condone anything related to it. Though I did laugh at Pattinson speaking up about his view of the books. He gained quite a bit of respect from me by doing that.

I love you.
In a purely hetero way.

[TheAbominatrix]

So Mandee, when are you and me and Pie going to go see this movie? We should bring some delicious spiked drinks in with us and hoot at the screen.

Twilight is awful, but it's still enjoyable. There are some things I cant help but enjoy, no matter how much it sucks and how little sense it makes. The books are terribly written and she really needs the gift of a thesaurus (stop saying russet, damn you), the characters are one-dimensional, and yes it is terribly misogynistic. It pulled me in all the same. And before any comments are made, I am very well read.

Plus, with all the stress of being an 'adult' and all the complications of real relationships, sometimes being able to giggle like a 13 year old with your girlfriends is highly enjoyable.

Stupid Twilight xD

[Shlup]

Pfft, you call me and I will get my Edward panties on and meet you there.

[Rye]

I'm totally trying to go see this, because I can't help but like the movies a little, but THIS one won't let me go.

[Freya]

I dunno I saw a trailer with him going all wolf like and I didn't think the special effects looked that great :/

[~*~Celes~*~]

I want to see it cause the men are decently hawt. And mostly naked. :o

[Elly]

i plan to go see it, next week, when i don't have to fight to get a seat in the direct center of the theater...

[Cuchulainn]

If ANYONE thinks those pathetic vampires 'look at me I'm different and the world doesn't understand me' movies are 'the greatest of all' their opinion on anything immediately becomes about as warrented as a grey pube.

Serious people reign it in. Unless you're 13 you should have no reason to like this.

[sir helix]

this movie was great and i loved it, the wolf fights reminded me o my chihuahuas going at it. how ever i liked the series more back when it was litterly just a fan base (small) and not a fandom (large), not it seems like everyone is calling them self a twilighter these days, all the twilightweights out there need to be prosicuted for identy theft of fruad or something, hell, i like the harry potter movies but you dont see me obssesing over something i wasnt originaly apart of.

[Bunny]

the wolf fights reminded me o my chihuahuas going at it.

how the smurf is this by any means a good thing what the smurf

also everything after that sentence i quoted made no sense

[NorthernChaosGod]

Pfft, you call me and I will get my Edward panties on and meet you there.

Pics or it didn't happen.

[Shlup]

If ANYONE thinks those pathetic vampires 'look at me I'm different and the world doesn't understand me' movies are 'the greatest of all' their opinion on anything immediately becomes about as warrented as a grey pube.

Serious people reign it in. Unless you're 13 you should have no reason to like this.

Look who's Captain Judgey over here.

[Psychotic]

As a grown man, I feel qualified to comment on the quality of a novel and movie series aimed at young teenage girls. You will surely find it valuable to read my criticisms. Number one,

[Cuchulainn]

If ANYONE thinks those pathetic vampires 'look at me I'm different and the world doesn't understand me' movies are 'the greatest of all' their opinion on anything immediately becomes about as warrented as a grey pube.

Serious people reign it in. Unless you're 13 you should have no reason to like this.

Look who's Captain Judgey over here.

Major Judgey. Got a promotion.


As a grown man, I feel qualified to comment on the quality of a novel and movie series aimed at young teenage girls. You will surely find it valuable to read my criticisms. Number one,

Was it DELIBERATELY aimed at that audience or has it just fallen that way becuse the woman has the vocabulary and emotional intelligence of an early emo teen? It's open to question.

[rubah]

*party pooper*
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[Raistlin]

hell, i like the harry potter movies but you dont see me obssesing over something i wasnt originaly apart of.

... so unless you know of a series from the very beginning, there's limits to how much you can like it? Are there official fan rules posted somewhere?

[Shlup]

Was it DELIBERATELY aimed at that audience or has it just fallen that way becuse the woman has the vocabulary and emotional intelligence of an early emo teen? It's open to question.

It was the wet dream of a Mormon housewife. While it's poorly written, it's a masterpiece of sexual tension and forbidden love. Women are into sexual tension and forbidden love like men are into stupid :bou::bou::bou::bou: like wrestling and football.

I mean, seriously, do you even know any girls?

[Raistlin]

...it's a masterpiece of sexual tension and forbidden love...

I'm not sure that's the right word to use.

I should go find that youtube video again, of the fat girl getting pissed at Stephen King for calling Meyer a bad writer...

[NorthernChaosGod]

As a grown man, I feel qualified to comment on the quality of a novel and movie series aimed at young teenage girls. You will surely find it valuable to read my criticisms. Number one,

Continue...

[Barraza]

I thought anyone over the age of 21 wasn't allowed to like this series.

I'm all for liking some of the kind of stupid, "epic" series that are hitting the big screen. I watched The Matrix, I watched Star Wars, I even watched every Harry Potter in theaters (and enjoyed the books, even). Add to that a (very embarrassing) love of Anne Rice, and all of her novels.

But these movies don't do anything for me. Even a little.

At first I judged them to be romance novels masquerading as vampire fiction. Then I realized (after reading about half of the first book and watching bits and pieces of the terrible movie) that they're not even attempting to masquerade as vampire fiction, really. It's like saying that you can read (or watch) the Narnia Chronicles and separate it from Christianity. Any adult in the western world will immediately realize The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe is just a reboot of the NT, and likewise that Twilight is nothing more than the deluded fantasies of a melodramatic woman who used vampires as a symbol, not of twisted evil, not of separation from God or humanity, but - wait for it - unrequited love.

God, it's like she missed the point when she was forced to read Dracula in eleventh grade.

[Shlup]

...it's a masterpiece of sexual tension and forbidden love...

I'm not sure that's the right word to use.

I should go find that youtube video again, of the fat girl getting pissed at Stephen King for calling Meyer a bad writer...

That was a great video. NuttyMadam is indeed nutty.

The author may suck at writing, may have a retarded vocabulary, may write characters about as deep as a wet sack, but she nailed the sexual tension. That's why women read it. Very few love stories tease in that way. Either the main couple sleep together fairly early, or the book ends with one soft kiss. The Twilight saga teases and taunts us until the fourth book, where they have sex. A lot. We dig it.

[Cuchulainn]

Was it DELIBERATELY aimed at that audience or has it just fallen that way becuse the woman has the vocabulary and emotional intelligence of an early emo teen? It's open to question.

It was the wet dream of a Mormon housewife. While it's poorly written, it's a masterpiece of sexual tension and forbidden love. Women are into sexual tension and forbidden love like men are into stupid :bou::bou::bou::bou: like wrestling and football.

I mean, seriously, do you even know any girls?

Nope never met one. They aren't attracted to me at all & I woouldn't know how to keep then interested even if they were. I presume that's the answer you're looking for right? But seriously if a demon posseses me and I do start getting into 14 year old girls I'll be sure to check books out for pointers.

[Bunny]

The author may suck at writing, may have a retarded vocabulary, may write characters about as deep as a wet sack, but she nailed the sexual tension. That's why women read it. Very few love stories tease in that way. Either the main couple sleep together fairly early, or the book ends with one soft kiss. The Twilight saga teases and taunts us until the fourth book, where they have sex. A lot. We dig it.

Don't forget the part where he beats the :bou::bou::bou::bou: out of her and a pillow during the sex.

[Shlup]

Nope never met one. They aren't attracted to me at all & I woouldn't know how to keep then interested even if they were. I presume that's the answer you're looking for right? But seriously if a demon posseses me and I do start getting into 14 year old girls I'll be sure to check books out for pointers.
It's interesting that you seem to know so much about books that aren't geared towards you and you've never read.

No one has claimed that the books are good. We like them for totally trashy reasons. And, really, young girls should not be reading these. I'm sure everything you like is super classy, but some of us like to slum it with mindless entertainment once in a while.

Now that's enough of the snotty 'tude; your high horse is leaving without you.

Don't forget the part where he beats the :bou::bou::bou::bou: out of her and a pillow during the sex.

That was so hot.

[Cuchulainn]

Nope never met one. They aren't attracted to me at all & I woouldn't know how to keep then interested even if they were. I presume that's the answer you're looking for right? But seriously if a demon posseses me and I do start getting into 14 year old girls I'll be sure to check books out for pointers.
It's interesting that you seem to know so much about books that aren't geared towards you and you've never read.

No one has claimed that the books are good. We like them for totally trashy reasons. And, really, young girls should not be reading these. I'm sure everything you like is super classy, but some of us like to slum it with mindless entertainment once in a while.

Now that's enough of the snotty 'tude; your high horse is leaving without you..

Nothing snotty about me at all. I'm forming an opinion on something that differs from yours therefore I'm deserving of attempted swipes and attempted belittling. It has been you who's been acting aloof and petty, not me. I'm attacking the author not the audience.

And I know about the series because it's impossible not to know about the series.

Certain things you said have seemed to back up what I was saying though. You say young teens should not read them but the books are so clearly at that level. Which means the author really WASN'T aiming there but landed there because of the pathetic prose.

[TheAbominatrix]

Shlup says young teens shouldn't read them and that means the author wasn't attempting to write a book for young teens? I don't understand.

Whether she was or not, that's where it ended up. The Da Vinci Code is written about as poorly, with horrid descriptions on all levels and Goosebumps-esque 'cliff-hangers' at the end of too many chapters, but that's a book marketed at adults. And I think that's probably the clincher there; marketing. I don't think too many authors (especially new, unknown and unestablished writers) have very much say on how the book is marketed or who it should be aimed at; they'll just be happy it's selling.

There are many many poorly written books made for adults, and even more made for kids.

[Shlup]

Nothing snotty about me at all. I'm forming an opinion on something that differs from yours therefore I'm deserving of attempted swipes and attempted belittling.

My opinion is based on reading the books and watching the movies. Your opinion is based on...?

And telling anyone that their "opinion on anything immediately becomes about as warrented [sic] as a grey pube." is pretty belittling. It's not entirely untrue, as anyone who feels these books and movies are actually good is a super sad person, but belittling nonetheless.


It has been you who's been acting aloof and petty, not me.

You've interrupted the discussion of this series to come in and judge everyone who finds it enjoyable. If you don't think that's aloof or petty, I don't know what to tell you.


I'm attacking the author not the audience.

Perhaps not attacking, but definitely judging. What makes you so qualified to judge? So you don't like the series; you are perfectly entitled to that opinion. No one's even denying that it's a :bou::bou::bou::bou:ty series. What you are not entitled to do is judge everyone who enjoys the series and tell us our business. I am a grown woman who likes the occasional trashy romance, and I don't see why I should "reign it in" or why you have any business telling me to do so.

Now if you'd like to explain why you don't like the books or movies, go ahead. It's unlikely anyone here will even want to refute you.


Certain things you said have seemed to back up what I was saying though. You say young teens should not read them but the books are so clearly at that level. Which means the author really WASN'T aiming there but landed there because of the pathetic prose.

What's your point? I've already agreed that the books are a model of "pathetic prose."

[Raistlin]

Yeah but if you keep agreeing that the books suck, then we've got nothing left but to belittle you. And Twilight has obviously turned what little was left of your brain to mush.

[Shlup]

One of these days I'm gonna find something :bou::bou::bou::bou:ty that you like anyway, and I will mock you unmerciful.

[Yar]

I'm amazed at how many people who hated the first one are going back for seconds. :Oo:

[Shlup]

*moves the Sword of Truth discussion*

That's better.

[Bunny]

One of these days I'm gonna find something :bou::bou::bou::bou:ty that you like anyway, and I will mock you unmerciful.

He likes me. Mock away!

[Cuchulainn]

My opinion is based on reading the books and watching the movies. Your opinion is based on...?

Sitting through the bile of half the movie & 1 chapter that the author managed to vomit up. It's all I could stomach. You don't need to eat a :bou::bou::bou::bou: sandwich to know it tastes bad, one sniff should do it.




And telling anyone that their "opinion on anything immediately becomes about as warrented [sic] as a grey pube." is pretty belittling. It's not entirely untrue, as anyone who feels these books and movies are actually good is a super sad person, but belittling nonetheless.

Don't misquote me woman. That statement was directed only to you. You stated that it was the 'greatest movie of all time'. You deserved that.


You've interrupted the discussion of this series to come in and judge everyone who finds it enjoyable. If you don't think that's aloof or petty, I don't know what to tell you.

I'm giving my opinion on an open forum. I'm not interupting anything, it's here for discussion. You've been judging the crap outta me with every reply.

[Momiji]

It was the wet dream of a Mormon housewife. While it's poorly written, it's a masterpiece of sexual tension and forbidden love. Women are into sexual tension and forbidden love like men are into stupid :bou::bou::bou::bou: like wrestling and football.

I mean, seriously, do you even know any girls?

B-but I hate wrestling and football.

...oh. :sweatdrop

[Bunny]

You stated that it was the 'greatest movie of all time'. You deserved that.

My love for Shlup forces me to believe that sarcasm was in action at this particular point in time.

[Freya]

Yeah I never got the omg awesome sexual tension you must have gotten shlup. It seemed all kinda forced to me. :/

[Vyk]

*party pooper*
Extra Credit: The Twilight Saga and domestic abuse « Yes, I Read It. It’s Still Stupid. (http://vampirely.wordpress.com/2009/05/10/extra-credit-the-twilight-saga-and-domestic-abuse/)

I hadn't realized it was that bad. Good read

[Kossage]

Sorry, but there's no way anything based on that :bou::bou::bou::bou:ty piece of vampire fanfiction can be any good.

Well, there's at least one thing based on it that has produced something truly magnificent. The score to "New Moon" by Alexandre Desplat is jaw-droppingly beautiful (just listen to the opening track if you don't believe me, and that's only the beginning!). In my opinion this is the first time since "The Golden Compass" that Desplat has written anything impressive and worthwhile, and he elevated the whole romantic aspect of Twilight into bittersweet, epic and Victorian heights with just his music. I say that's quite impressive in and of itself. ;)

[drotato]

This movie was so much better than the last. It had so much detail from the book. I hated the Twilight movie, but I loved New Moon. (:

Bella didn't look so scummy in this one, either...

[Shlup]

Sitting through the bile of half the movie & 1 chapter that the author managed to vomit up. It's all I could stomach. You don't need to eat a :bou::bou::bou::bou: sandwich to know it tastes bad, one sniff should do it.

And no one claimed it wasn't poorly written. All I ask is that you don't make <s>attack</s> make disparaging comments about those who claim it has merit when (1) you are not the target audience and (2) you haven't read more than a chapter.


Don't misquote me woman. That statement was directed only to you. You stated that it was the 'greatest movie of all time'. You deserved that.

That's true, I did say that. Most people, I think, could tell I was being facetious though. Either way, your comment wasn't warranted or appropriate.


I'm giving my opinion on an open forum. I'm not interupting anything, it's here for discussion. You've been judging the crap outta me with every reply.

Like I said, giving your opinion on the series is fine. Giving your opinion on the people who enjoy it is not. When you are capable of telling the difference you are welcome to re-join the discussion. You've already stated that the chapter you read was poorly written, do you have anything else to contribute?

And I'm sorry you feel as though my requesting that you act appropriately has been a judgment of you. However, I'm not going to play these back-and-forth "no you're the meanie-head, no you are" games. I'm requesting that you discuss the actual content of the movie or you find something else to do. If you have more to say on the difference between discussing a movie/series and discussing its fanbase then I guess you can PM me, but we're done discussing it here.


Yeah I never got the omg awesome sexual tension you must have gotten shlup. It seemed all kinda forced to me. :/

At the beginning it does seem kinda forced. Like they're in love now why? I dunno. Did you read all of them? I like that it's the girl pressuring the guy into boning for once. I found it amusing.


Well, there's at least one thing based on it that has produced something truly magnificent. The score to "New Moon" by Alexandre Desplat is jaw-droppingly beautiful (just listen to the opening track if you don't believe me, and that's only the beginning!). In my opinion this is the first time since "The Golden Compass" that Desplat has written anything impressive and worthwhile, and he elevated the whole romantic aspect of Twilight into bittersweet, epic and Victorian heights with just his music. I say that's quite impressive in and of itself. ;)

I noticed the music overall was a lot better in this movie. I liked the soundtrack for the first one, but in this one the music was less distracting and set the mood better.


This movie was so much better than the last. It had so much detail from the book. I hated the Twilight movie, but I loved New Moon. (:

Bella didn't look so scummy in this one, either...
There was an impressive amount of detail from the book. The only scene I can think of that wasn't in there was Bella going to the empty Cullen house.

She gets the bracelet in Eclipse, right?

[Quindiana Jones]

There is not one good thing about any of the books. I still own them all. There is not one good thing about any of the films, and the two to come will be just as horrific (ENOUGH OF YOUR STROKE FACE BELLA SWAN!). I will still watch them all.

[Shlup]

There's one good thing or you wouldn't have read them all and wouldn't watch them all. Admit it, Quin! Don't deny your true self!!

[Kamiko]

Well, fortunately the cinematography in New Moon is supposed to be bearable, unlike the screenplay (and most of the acting). Unfortunately, they didn't put Tokala Clifford as one of the Native werewolves so I won't be paying for this film.

[Shlup]

Oo, I Googled him. He's cute. Looks like he was probably a bit too famous for them though.

Of maybe he didn't want to be in it. Potential to destroy his apparently serious acting career and all.

[Kamiko]

He's just lovely. He hasn't done anything since Rez Bomb, so I thought he might get bored and try it out, but he's pretty serious about his heritage, so that might be why he didn't join in. You should listen to his voice, it's great.

[drotato]

Yes, she gets the bracelet from Jacob in Eclipse. o:

[Quindiana Jones]

There's one good thing or you wouldn't have read them all and wouldn't watch them all. Admit it, Quin! Don't deny your true self!!

FINE. I GET GIDDY WHEN IT GETS ALL LUVVY DUVVY. HAPPY NOW? :crying:

[Shlup]

I KNEW IT! Pansy.

[TheAbominatrix]

She did the same thing to me, Quin. I tried to be tough but she exposed my soft Twilight-loving underbelly and then mocked my publicly. Stay strong man.

[Quindiana Jones]

Doesn't change the fact that the message in the books is terrible, and that they're horrendously written. I still have some cool points, right?!

[Cuchulainn]

[long post]

Thank God I'm already bored of it...meh you're lucky you're cute

[Shlup]

Doesn't change the fact that the message in the books is terrible, and that they're horrendously written. I still have some cool points, right?!

You have as many cool points as I do. That's a lot, right?? ...Right?

[Quindiana Jones]

19 year old, single university student. 800 year old, married English teacher.

I'm so hip. :(

[Raistlin]

Quin, that's just mean.

She's a housewife now, not an English teacher.

[Quindiana Jones]

Have you not seen my hair? I'm living in the Sixties, man, both in style and in information.

[Freya]

Well I read the first few chapters of the first book a few years ago and didn't like it and put it down. Then I sucked it up and read the rest of it more recently. Still sucks. I didn't even get the giddyness or sexual tension out of it. To me it was more of, "Oh I am in love with you" "Oh ok I'm in love with you too but I want to eats you." "ok sounds good :) We're in love :)"

[Polaris]

I didn't even get the giddyness or sexual tension out of it. To me it was more of, "Oh I am in love with you" "Oh ok I'm in love with you too but I want to eats you." "ok sounds good :) We're in love :)"

The "sexual tention" was a pathetic attempt to give some meaning to the series, because otherwise it'd be seen as an empty love story. I checked imdb to rad some critics but if it has so far 4.5 and Twilight had 5. sth I don't want to watch it. I thought it'd be better after the fiasco of the first one, but unless they ignore half of the book and stop the "tension" and horrible acting the series of Twilight will never be good. :( I think they're trying to stick to the books and stories (with some changes)... perhaps Jacob kissing Bella was not a bad idea after all - it perhaps made people fell something appart from the "oh Edward is so hot" - but on the other hand now millions of girls will "hate"/ "love" Jacob :eep:

[Elly]

um, what?.. Jacob isn't supposed to force Bella into kissing him untill the 3rd one... dissapointing if they jumped it earlier into the 2nd movie instead of waiting, but i'll still go see it anyway...

[Shlup]

They didn't.

[Miriel]

Ok, so I've only watched half it so far, but already it's just as craptastic as the first one. I mean c'mon! It can't be that hard! Even the CW with their tiny budget manages to make Vampire Diaries decent in its own way. How is it that Twilight can't do the same? It's cringe worthy bad. The three leads should never act again. They're terrible.

The rest of the cast is ok though.

And maybe Dakota Fanning will save the day. *watches some more*

[Elly]

They didn't.

good, i musta misread Polaris' meaning, since it was written in the past tense...

[Shlup]

DAMMIT MIRIEL IS IT SO MUCH BETTER THAN THE FIRST ONE.

[Miriel]

You know what it is? Kristen Stewart is literally one of the worst actresses I have ever seen in my life. She's almost unwatchable.

I do like the shirt-less wolf dudes though.

[Marshall Banana]

I think it's Rob. Every scene that includes him is three times more awkward than those that don't.

[Shlup]

I guess it's of benefit to me that I suck at judging acting ability. They deliver their lines better than high school drama students and anyone on any CW show ever, so they're good to me.

[Raistlin]

They deliver their lines better than high school drama students and anyone on any CW show ever...

High standards indeed. :p

[Boney King]

You know what it is? Kristen Stewart is literally one of the worst actresses I have ever seen in my life. She's almost unwatchable.

I do like the shirt-less wolf dudes though.
Have you seen Adventureland? She's quite good in that. I haven't seen either of these Twilight films, but I saw a scene from the first one, and I have to say more than anything it was the dialogue that sucked. Can't blame the actors for :bou::bou::bou::bou:ty scripts.

[Bunny]

You know what it is? Kristen Stewart is literally one of the worst actresses I have ever seen in my life. She's almost unwatchable.

I've quite enjoyed her in some of the other movies she has been in. I don't think she's one of the greatest actresses of her generation but she isn't absolutely terrible like most of the other actors in the film. You can't turn :bou::bou::bou::bou: into gold no matter how good you are. It's hard to turn an absolutely :bou::bou::bou::bou:ty book into a halfway decent screenplay as well, even though the screenplay sucked just as much.

[LunarWeaver]

I can't believe this movie dethroned The Dark Knight as highest opening day. :colbert:

[Markus. D]

You know what it is? Kristen Stewart is literally one of the worst actresses I have ever seen in my life. She's almost unwatchable.

I do like the shirt-less wolf dudes though.
Have you seen Adventureland? She's quite good in that. I haven't seen either of these Twilight films, but I saw a scene from the first one, and I have to say more than anything it was the dialogue that sucked. Can't blame the actors for :bou::bou::bou::bou:ty scripts.

I'd say it's the director that bring out the poor acting abilities.
The actors are only as good as they are directed to be.

[NorthernChaosGod]

I can't believe this movie dethroned The Dark Knight as highest opening day. :colbert:


(580): That's it, I refuse to live in a world where sparkly vampires beat Batman at anything.

[Shlup]

I know right. ;______;

[Madame Adequate]

I can't believe this movie dethroned The Dark Knight as highest opening day. :colbert:


(580): That's it, I refuse to live in a world where sparkly vampires beat Batman at anything.

Oh god please let this be lies

[Miriel]

Fine fine fine. Shlup is right, it's a better movie than the first one. It definitely picks up with the wolf and Volturi stuff.

And Italy! I wish the Italy parts were a bigger bulk of the film. Loved how they ended that whole segment. That is what vampires do, not twinkle like little stars.

Vapor Edward was kinda hysterical.

As for Stewart, I find her unwatchable even in interviews. I hate how stilted she is with her dialogue. It's almost like a half stutter. And the way the words have to sort of force their way out of her mouth as though she's too tired or stoned to bother uttering her lines. It's like she's being forced to play the role and her discomfort is distracting and awkward. And it makes me want to slap a bitch, cause if you're being paid to do a job, do it right! Do you think Stephen Moyer, likes running around as a Southern Vampire gentlemen always yelling, "SUCKEH IS MAHN!! MAHN!" all the time? I doubt it! Dialogue can be cheesy as hell, but it sure comes out better if the actor is committed to their role, regardless of how lame they think it is. Or in this case, how lame it *actually* is.

[Madame Adequate]

Why Bill Compton, ah do declare!

[Rye]

Fine fine fine. Shlup is right, it's a better movie than the first one. It definitely picks up with the wolf and Volturi stuff.

And Italy! I wish the Italy parts were a bigger bulk of the film. Loved how they ended that whole segment. That is what vampires do, not twinkle like little stars.

Vapor Edward was kinda hysterical.

As for Stewart, I find her unwatchable even in interviews. I hate how stilted she is with her dialogue. It's almost like a half stutter. And the way the words have to sort of force their way out of her mouth as though she's too tired or stoned to bother uttering her lines. It's like she's being forced to play the role and her discomfort is distracting and awkward. And it makes me want to slap a bitch, cause if you're being paid to do a job, do it right! Do you think Stephen Moyer, likes running around as a Southern Vampire gentlemen always yelling, "SUCKEH IS MAHN!! MAHN!" all the time? I doubt it! Dialogue can be cheesy as hell, but it sure comes out better if the actor is committed to their role, regardless of how lame they think it is. Or in this case, how lame it *actually* is.

Yeah. I can't stand Kristin Stewart. She looks like an anemic bitch and her voice is really mean. She actually looks meaner than Megan Fox. What a concept.

[PeneloRatsbane]

Yeah. I can't stand Kristin Stewart. She looks like an anemic bitch and her voice is really mean. She actually looks meaner than Megan Fox. What a concept.

What? I mean i'm no fan of this twilight thingy cos come on its for 12 year old girls. but saying someone looks mean is kind of ridiculous, whats wrong with looking mean, just the way their faces are.

[Markus. D]

The soundtrack is superb... and having had it since release I looked forward to seeing how they used it for the movie.

I knew songs would pop up at this and that moment etc xD (eg. I KNEW Bon Iver/St. Vincent's song would play during a sadface montage XDDDD!)

Music didn't suit Bella's "D;" scenes, I think the orchestral score tried WAY too hard and it would have been a lot less akward if they left it silent.

I loved the special effects and I loved how beatifully atmospheric Victoria dodging Wolves to Thom York's Hearing damage was, no seriously, I loved that scene so much I'd go see it again just to experience that gorgeously done scene.

But not see it for Bella and Edwards need to snog so constantly, if we were to string them all together their kisses go twice as long as Watchman's sex scene.

ps: Alice and Jasper were so fricken' prettyful

[NorthernChaosGod]

I can't believe this movie dethroned The Dark Knight as highest opening day. :colbert:


(580): That's it, I refuse to live in a world where sparkly vampires beat Batman at anything.

Oh god please let this be lies

I've been hearing it a lot.

[charliepanayi]

It did beat The Dark Knight's opening day total, and in the end had the third biggest opening weekend ever, behind Spiderman 3 and The Dark Knight.

[NorthernChaosGod]

Yeah, smurf that. smurf that hard.

Sparkly vampires fairies have no business beating out Batman at anything. It's a travesty.

[krissy]

TEAM JACOB

[Shlup]

*bans*

[Raebus]

At the cinema I work at, we actually had a few fans taking photos infront of the new moon standees and hugging the cardboard. Me and the rest of the staff agreed that they were retards. :D

[Shlup]

lawl

Twilight Cycles from Brandon Routh - Video (http://www.funnyordie.com/videos/f57c441be1/twilight-cycles?rel=player)

[Raistlin]

Hahaha, that's great. That slogan is priceless.

Also, those actors seem better than the real ones. :p

[Markus. D]

YouTube - New Moon Dubbed - Trailer 3 (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Gy4tVkZdde0)

[NorthernChaosGod]

TEAM JACOB

TEAM CEDRIC
http://i187.photobucket.com/albums/x11/mcr_is_da_best/cedric_800-1.jpg

[Raistlin]

Ok, after reading this (http://chud.com/articles/articles/21684/1/THE-DEVIN039S-ADVOCATE-WHY-BREAKING-DAWN-MUST-BE-MADE-INTO-A-MOVIE/Page1.html), I want to see them try to make a fourth movie.

And also: Meyer is fucking sick. Seriously, seriously disturbed.

[Sephex]

Ok, after reading this (http://chud.com/articles/articles/21684/1/THE-DEVIN039S-ADVOCATE-WHY-BREAKING-DAWN-MUST-BE-MADE-INTO-A-MOVIE/Page1.html), I want to see them try to make a fourth movie.

And also: Meyer is smurfing sick. Seriously, seriously disturbed.

I haven't laughed that hard in ages.

[Shlup]

A couple of his facts are wrong and he leaves out some of my favorite things (eg, when the baby is first pulled form Bella, it has a full set of teeth and starts to eat her), but, yes, Breaking Dawn is going to be epic.

Also, New Moon in 15 Minutes (http://community.livejournal.com/m15m/21825.html) has been posted. I super highly recommend it, as well as Twilight in 15 Minutes (http://community.livejournal.com/m15m/19551.html?thread=3667551) for those who haven't read it.

[The Man]

Breaking Dawn would probably cross over into "so bad it's good" territory if it weren't being marketed at teenagers. The butthurt from disappointed smeyer fans alone was utterly hilarious.

[Marshall Banana]

New Moon in 15 Minutes (http://community.livejournal.com/m15m/21825.html).
http://s107.photobucket.com/albums/m285/fofonda/edwardghost.jpg

XD

[charliepanayi]

I suspect with Breaking Dawn they'll do what was done with the film adaptation of Hannibal, and they may try to find a way of getting around plot points that in the book caused howls of derision. Mind you, I could be wrong...

[Miriel]

lawl

Twilight Cycles from Brandon Routh - Video (http://www.funnyordie.com/videos/f57c441be1/twilight-cycles?rel=player)

Amazing. :up:

[Raistlin]

...and they may try to find a way of getting around plot points that in the book caused howls of derision.
The entire series causes howls of derision. What they'd need to work around is all the disgusting crap that would really freak out parents.

[Rye]

My Mom can't wait to go see this movie.

[charliepanayi]

...and they may try to find a way of getting around plot points that in the book caused howls of derision.
The entire series causes howls of derision. What they'd need to work around is all the disgusting crap that would really freak out parents.

I meant howls of derision even from some people who liked the books.

[TheAbominatrix]

So I just saw New Moon with Shlup. Pretty good adaptation, much better than the first one. It was still lame and all, but I enjoyed in nonetheless.

Put some shirts on, wolf boys.

[Quindiana Jones]

Put some shirts on skinny and lame wolf boys. Keep that :bou::bou::bou::bou: OFF Lautner boy.

I'm not even gay and I have a crush on a minor! Time to join the Church, I think.

[TheAbominatrix]

Ha! Mandee and I were discussing that we cant get over his nose enough to want him. And I prefer the skinny ones anyway. Give me a scrawny man over a super buff guy any day.

Don't bother with the church thing though. We'll just spray you down with some cheap holy water and all will be fine.

Except for, you know, those urges.

[The Man]

THE DEVIN&#039;S ADVOCATE: WHY BREAKING DAWN MUST BE MADE INTO A MOVIE (http://chud.com/articles/articles/21684/1/THE-DEVIN039S-ADVOCATE-WHY-BREAKING-DAWN-MUST-BE-MADE-INTO-A-MOVIE/Page1.html)

If Cronenberg directed Breaking Dawn I'd probably go see it.

[Quindiana Jones]

Ha! Mandee and I were discussing that we cant get over his nose enough to want him.

He does have a bit of a shovel face. :(

[Shlup]

He has a turnip for a nose. And his head is too small for his neck muscles. I am just not ready to go pedo for that dude. Give me pale and wiry. And tortured. Tortured boys whose souls can only be soothed by your sweet touch are soooo hot.

[Jowy]

I liked the part at the beginning when Edward triple-parked his SUV in front of the school.

[Bunny]

I'm not even gay and I have a crush on a minor! Time to join the Church, I think.

But the church demands you touch minors. It's in their doctrine.

[Jessweeee♪]

Slightly off-topic, but have you guys read these? They're awful xD

The Twihard Attack Directory (http://twilightsucks.proboards.com/index.cgi?board=fangirls&action=print&thread=5175)

[NorthernChaosGod]

Slightly off-topic, but have you guys read these? They're awful xD

The Twihard Attack Directory (http://twilightsucks.proboards.com/index.cgi?board=fangirls&action=print&thread=5175)
Yes! I read that a while back.

I so wish some stupid Twihard would attack me, I'd be well within my legal right to knock them out. :love:

[Bunny]

Most of those are so completely outrageous I doubt their truth.

[Shlup]

I need to find my run-in with a crazy Twihard. I got banned form an LJ Twilight community for stating that I didn't hate Jacob. It was pretty crazy.

Twilight as told by LOLcats. (http://microsuede.blogspot.com/2008/11/movie-review-twilight.html)
New Moon as told by LOLcats. (http://microsuede.blogspot.com/2009/11/movie-review-twilight-saga-new-moon.html)

[Quindiana Jones]

I'm not even gay and I have a crush on a minor! Time to join the Church, I think.

But the church demands you touch minors. It's in their doctrine.

Hence why I should join the Church. Good grief, did NO ONE get the joke?! xD

[Rad Bromance]

It was pretty entertaining, but still felt like a poorly written tween film to me! :D

The first one was awful though. Really, really awful.

[Raistlin]

Twilight as told by LOLcats. (http://microsuede.blogspot.com/2008/11/movie-review-twilight.html)
New Moon as told by LOLcats. (http://microsuede.blogspot.com/2009/11/movie-review-twilight-saga-new-moon.html)

Those are hilarious.

[BG-57]

Saw it last night. About what I expected.

It tries to emulate Romeo and Juliet, but it has much more in common with Wuthering Heights, especially in the way the leads resemble Heathcliff and Catherine, right down to their less savory qualities.

So long as it is viewed as entertainment, then it's harmless romantic escapism. But I hope the viewers won't take this as a serious model of a healthy relationship. I'm not trying to slam this series per se, since much has been written in the same vein for centuries.

Jacob the only lead I felt much sympathy for, since much of the suffering of Bella and Edward are brought on by themselves (again, similar to Heathcliff and Catherine). Jacob would be a better choice for Bella, but I think he deserves someone less co-dependant.

[I Don't Need A Name]

Sparkly...Frigging...Vampires
That's all I have to say

[TheAbominatrix]

Saw it last night. About what I expected.

It tries to emulate Romeo and Juliet, but it has much more in common with Wuthering Heights, especially in the way the leads resemble Heathcliff and Catherine, right down to their less savory qualities.

So long as it is viewed as entertainment, then it's harmless romantic escapism. But I hope the viewers won't take this as a serious model of a healthy relationship. I'm not trying to slam this series per se, since much has been written in the same vein for centuries.

Jacob the only lead I felt much sympathy for, since much of the suffering of Bella and Edward are brought on by themselves (again, similar to Heathcliff and Catherine). Jacob would be a better choice for Bella, but I think he deserves someone less co-dependant.

Have you read the books? I only ask because the author actually uses the Wuthering Heights comparison a LOT and it's neat that you noticed the parallel even though the movie tried to pass it as a Romeo and Juliet deal. Bravo.

Also, yes Jacob is sympathetic character in these first two books. After I read New Moon I was leaning towards him... then in the next two books he proceeds to act like a total ass and an overly aggressive mouth rapist. Stupid Jacob xD

[Shlup]

Saw it last night. About what I expected.

It tries to emulate Romeo and Juliet, but it has much more in common with Wuthering Heights, especially in the way the leads resemble Heathcliff and Catherine, right down to their less savory qualities.

So long as it is viewed as entertainment, then it's harmless romantic escapism. But I hope the viewers won't take this as a serious model of a healthy relationship. I'm not trying to slam this series per se, since much has been written in the same vein for centuries.

Jacob the only lead I felt much sympathy for, since much of the suffering of Bella and Edward are brought on by themselves (again, similar to Heathcliff and Catherine). Jacob would be a better choice for Bella, but I think he deserves someone less co-dependant.

I'm going to uselessly point out that each installment in the saga is kind of geared towards a classic novel. I think it was the first one that was geared towards Wurthering Heights, the second Romeo & Juliet, and I don't remember the rest. Or maybe the first was Pride & Prejudice and the third was Wurthering Heights. Something like that.

And I agree with your other points entirely.

[TheAbominatrix]

I didn't know that. Oh Mandee, you're so full of knowledge and win.

[BG-57]

Thanks. No, I haven't read the books, but I saw the movie version of Twillight to prepare for this.

I read WH in high school and there's a BBC adaptation that I really love. It did what most previous adaptations failed to do: complete the story. Most versions end with Catherine's death, and cut out the way Heathcliff spends fifteen years wrecking vengence on everyone else until Catherine (II) and Haerton redeem the sins of the whole family.

A couple of neat things:

1) Gratuitous beefcake. Not that it's my thing, but I appreciated the symmetry of objectification. Fair's fair after all.

2) The Wilhelm scream (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cdbYsoEasio) in the action movie-with-a-movie was awesome! In fact the whole action movie was hilarious with just the dialogue.

[The Man]

Jane Austen must be rolling in her grave over the fact that Meyer thinks her books have anything in common with Pride and Prejudice.

[Jiro]

I have the hots for that asian guy from the first one, so unless he plays a bigger role in this movie...!

On a serious note I'm going to watch it tomorrow because well any excuse to go on a date with a girl right? And I don't hate Twilight that much, it's funny if you don't take it seriously at all

[Jessweeee♪]

I have the hots for that asian guy from the first one, so unless he plays a bigger role in this movie...!

On a serious note I'm going to watch it tomorrow because well any excuse to go on a date with a girl right? And I don't hate Twilight that much, it's funny if you don't take it seriously at all

He's a normal person that isn't Bella, so :(

[Rad Bromance]

I have the hots for that asian guy from the first one, so unless he plays a bigger role in this movie...!
He actually has the one of the few intentionally humorous scene in the film.

But I think he actually gets less screen time in this one, and has maybe...three lines total. :D

[Jiro]

You know he's the best for Bella, being normal and whatnot. If I honestly cared enough I would create a Team Asianguywhoisbetterthaneveryoneelseinthewholeoftwilight thing.

[TheAbominatrix]

Yeah but he's going out with Angela and they make a cute couple. Asian (Ben, I think his name is) and Mike are just creepy, especially after hearing what they're thinking in Midnight Sun.

[Shlup]

His name is Erick. Though the book-only character Ben is also merged with him.

[Rye]

Twilight as told by LOLcats. (http://microsuede.blogspot.com/2008/11/movie-review-twilight.html)
New Moon as told by LOLcats. (http://microsuede.blogspot.com/2009/11/movie-review-twilight-saga-new-moon.html)

Those are hilarious.

The wolf t-shirt in the second one destroyed me.

[BG-57]

Two memes for the price of one! :D

[I Don't Need A Name]

Jane Austen must be rolling in her grave over the fact that Meyer thinks her books have anything in common with Pride and Prejudice.
Both can be classed in the catagory of 'Wost pieces of fiction ever created'?

[charliepanayi]

Jane Austen must be rolling in her grave over the fact that Meyer thinks her books have anything in common with Pride and Prejudice.
Both can be classed in the catagory of 'Wost pieces of fiction ever created'?

No. Just....no.

[I Don't Need A Name]

Jane Austen must be rolling in her grave over the fact that Meyer thinks her books have anything in common with Pride and Prejudice.
Both can be classed in the catagory of 'Wost pieces of fiction ever created'?

No. Just....no.

Oh come on. Sparkly vampires and a book which consists of 'I like Mr Wickham' 'Oh he's nice, I like Mr Darcy' 'Oh dear' The End

[BG-57]

Although both are superficially similar, about a woman torn between a good man and a bad man, I have a lot more emotional investment in Elizabeth and Darcy because they learn from their mistakes. Bella and Edward are basket cases, and I don't hold out much hope that they will improve in the sequels.

[charliepanayi]

Jane Austen must be rolling in her grave over the fact that Meyer thinks her books have anything in common with Pride and Prejudice.
Both can be classed in the catagory of 'Wost pieces of fiction ever created'?

No. Just....no.

Oh come on. Sparkly vampires and a book which consists of 'I like Mr Wickham' 'Oh he's nice, I like Mr Darcy' 'Oh dear' The End

Comparing Pride and Prejudice to Twilight is like comparing nectar and ambrosia to vomit. And I love it when people summarise a book in a sentence as if to mock it, as if this can't be done with pretty much any book ever.

[Bunny]

Comparing Pride and Prejudice to Twilight is like comparing nectar and ambrosia to vomit. And I love it when people summarise a book in a sentence as if to mock it, as if this can't be done with pretty much any book ever.

Pride and Prejudice sucked. The only reason it is popular is because it appeals to the exact same crowd that gobbles up the horse:bou::bou::bou::bou: that Twilight is. If you're going to defend a "classic" then defend it, don't attempt to refute personal opinions with blanket statements.

[charliepanayi]

Comparing Pride and Prejudice to Twilight is like comparing nectar and ambrosia to vomit. And I love it when people summarise a book in a sentence as if to mock it, as if this can't be done with pretty much any book ever.

Pride and Prejudice sucked. The only reason it is popular is because it appeals to the exact same crowd that gobbles up the horse:bou::bou::bou::bou: that Twilight is. If you're going to defend a "classic" then defend it, don't attempt to refute personal opinions with blanket statements.

Since the original poster simply said it was crap and then made some lame 'I'll summarise the book in a few words ho ho' comment why should I make the effort to go into a detailed defence?

[Bunny]

Because you're the one taking offensive to it.

[charliepanayi]

I don't find it offensive, I find it stupid that someone is trying to summarise a book (any book) in about ten words or so as evidence that said book is crap. If you want elaboration, I think Pride and Prejudice is funny, I think the main characters spark against one another with the sort of dialogue that has influenced countless romantic exchanges ever since, and Mr Darcy is one of the best anti-heros in all literature. it's a book that still has a lot to say about human relationships. I can't really give a thesis on these things. What I do know is that it's on a different planet to Twilight.

[I Don't Need A Name]

Fine then, I will go into a deep description of why Pride & Prejudice sucked.
There was no depth to the story line. Most of the book consisted of surface level romance with very little character development for anyone other than Elizabeth, Darcy and Wickham.
The characters were either pompous or annoying, with the exception of Mr Bennet and Mr Collins, who provide some slight enjoyment of small sections of the book.
The plot is so remarkably simple that you could look at the front cover and pretty much predict the ending.
And finally, there is more dialogue in that book than there is clichés (which is hard to say). It leaves a complete black and white world of blandness until the one chapter where there is a bit of description of Mr Darcys house.
I suppose, taking that into account, Twilight is a little better. At least it attempts to engage the audience in another way other than female ramblings about different types of men.

[Shlup]

I found Pride & Prejudice to be a horrifically dull read, personally. I'm sure it was fabulous in its time, but I require a little more oomph. Which, by the way, they did add the the movie, which I adore.

[Rye]

I find Jane Austen to be an incredibly dull writer, though I admit I don't like books of that genre and era, for the most part. The only exception is probably The Woman in White by Wilkie Collins. That book is just great!

[The Man]

Apparently a lot of people didn't get the deep undercurrent of social commentary undercutting Pride & Prejudice. Which, if you don't know much about the era it was written in, is pretty easy to do. If you think it's "just surface level romance" though, then you've missed the point. Virtually every development in the novel is a backhanded commentary on some social convention or other of Austen's era.

All that said, I can understand not finding that enjoyable - I personally prefer the miniseries as well. But to claim that it's not good, or to insult it by mentioning it in the same breath as Meyer's work - is just shockingly ignorant, unless you'd care to demonstrate the same depth of social commentary in Twilight (which is highly unlikely).

[BG-57]

I don't see much in common between the two, other than the central love triangle, and that's a pretty common plot element. The characterizations, themes, dialogue and morals are light years apart.

[NorthernChaosGod]

Apparently a lot of people didn't get the deep undercurrent of social commentary undercutting <I>Pride & Prejudice</I>. Which, if you don't know much about the era it was written in, is pretty easy to do. If you think it's "just surface level romance" though, then you've missed the point. Virtually every development in the novel is a backhanded commentary on some social convention or other of Austen's era.

All that said, I can understand not finding that <I>enjoyable</I> - I personally prefer the miniseries as well. But to claim that it's not <I>good</I>, or to insult it by mentioning it in the same breath as Meyer's work - is just shockingly ignorant, unless you'd care to demonstrate the same depth of social commentary in <I>Twilight</I> (which is highly unlikely).
Having a message doesn't make something good. If the rest of the book stills sucks, then that's a negligible effort.

[The Man]

Of course, which is why it helps that Austen's writing and characterisation are quite astute.