Quote Originally Posted by BG-57 View Post
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 (SPOILER)mouth rapist. Stupid Jacob xD