The novel-turned-movie “Twilight” became a blockbuster at the box office in
its opening weekend, captivating a diverse audience and creating a fan base too
large to count.
After securing over $70 million in its first weekend in theaters, “Twilight”
reawakened an eternally popular subject: vampires. The film introduces a
romantic storyline, while evolving the perception of vampires into a modern
day pop culture.
“Twilight” takes place in a rural and quite dreary town of Forks, Washington,
the town with the highest annual rainfall in the United States.
Kristen Stewart plays the role of Isabella “Bella” Swan, an average girl who
recently moved from Arizona to live with her father. Robert Pattinson assumes
the role of Edward Cullen, the pale and seemingly different high school student-
oh wait, he’s the vampire. It’s the story of the forbidden love between a human and a vampire and how
they try to overcome the obstacles in the way how a star-crossed love. Edward
thirsts for Bella’s blood and he is never quite sure how to have the self control
to not drink it. That complicates things.
The casting works well because both actors manage to emulate the characters
of the novel effectively.
A mega-fan of any topic would be disappointed with a silver screen counterpart.
“Twilight” does in fact relate well to the novel. It is well-made and the main
plot keeps true to the novel.
One major section of dialogue that differs from the book is when Bella confronts
Edward about being a vampire.
In the film, the conversation lacks emotion and seems to be forgettable, while
in the novel this is much more of a pivotal event in the plot.
The scene might be the fault of the writers or of the actors’ delivery, but it
really doesn’t catch the attention of the moviegoer.
Things, however, make up for themselves in the scenes involving the chemistry
between Edward and Bella. That is one thing that the novel can’t show
and they are powerful scenes in the film.
Laying that to rest, the film is entertaining and keeps you wanting to see
more. The final scene of the high school prom leaves a hook, making the viewer
want to see what, in fact, happens next.