As I said before, however, I did find the story of Twilight somewhat intriguing in its setup and I think it is because it could have made a good beginning for an unfulfilled romance. If Bella considered more seriously listening to Edward to stay away and see the reasons why, then the whole story could have yielded a closer rumination on the cleft between life and death, humans and vampires. Now that the romance has happened this easily and simplistically, I have lost all interest.
Bottom line: Mediocre at best.
Footnote: Also in limited release right now is the Swedish vampire movie, Let the Right One In, which is about the strong bond that forms between a 12-year-old boy and a girl vampire stuck at 12 years of age. That is one of the best movies to come out this year and is only in limited release because it is subtitled. And here is the difference in depth between the two movies. In Twilight, the beginning catalyst for the male vampire to become attracted to the girl is his bloodthirsty urges. In Let the Right One In, however, the girl vampire would not even think to bite the boy because he is her best friend.
Article comments
1 - Anonymous
one point that was missed- he doesn't fall for her BECAUSE he's more attracted to her blood than anyone else. he falls for her because he likes her qualities-brave, selfless, doesn't like attention, kind, etc. while the movie could have done a better job explaining it, it was mentioned. the real story-her scent gets his attention, her closed mind (to him, he's the only one that can read minds, the "bad vampire" can;t-it's in the movie, no excuses), her closed mind holds his curiousity, makes him try to figure her out and that's when he notes her attributes and falls for her. i agree with you on the meadow scene, tho
2 - Ana Paula
Sou estudante de Medicina Veterinária. Vc já ouviu falar em herança genética, genótipo e fenótipo? Pelo visto, não. Se te interessar se informe.
3 - coffee
seems likely that they will come out with a Twilight sequel pretty soon, there's a crazy lot of ticket sales at stake
4 - m@rc
The movie is great!!! Kristen, Alice, Rosalie, Esme and Victoria are beautifuls. I'm waiting from the others movies!!!