[Lee.]

I think it was quite true to the book... just nowhere near as good!

['Conor]

29% on rotten tomatoes..

eek.

[Niall]

Originally Posted by Lee.

I think it was quite true to the book... just nowhere near as good!

Awwwh

Originally Posted by 'Conor

29% on rotten tomatoes..

eek.

[Lee.]

I can actually understand full who haven't read the books not enjoying the films actually... I mean, I Luke the films because I loved the books so much and its nice seeing something that you've completely immersed yourself in being brought to life on the big screen..but I have to say, to somebody who hasn't gotten into the books, the films must seem quite ****ty.

['Conor]

I never read the books, and i saw the 1st 3 and thought they were atrocious and couldn't understand why everyone was obsessing over it so much

Though I didn't think the 3rd one was that bad!

[Smithy]

Originally Posted by 'Conor

29% on rotten tomatoes..

eek.

terrible film is terrible

[Niall]

Originally Posted by Lee.

I can actually understand full who haven't read the books not enjoying the films actually... I mean, I Luke the films because I loved the books so much and its nice seeing something that you've completely immersed yourself in being brought to life on the big screen..but I have to say, to somebody who hasn't gotten into the books, the films must seem quite ****ty.

Yeah I see what you mean. The films are so **** in comparison to the books. Yhey leave out so many important little details.

[Stu]

A film should be able to stand on it's own. Bring the hate.

[Tom4784]

The books themselves aren't that good really, they're addictive yes but badly written. Bella's one of the weakest main characters I've ever seen, you could replace her with a cardboard box and the box would be more interesting. Same goes for Edward and Jacob, no characterization outside of 'I LOVE BELLA! I'LL GO TO STALKERISH LENGTHS TO BE WITH HER12!"!'

The story is flaccid and despite the situations the characters get into there's never a sense of urgency or danger, The Volturi are the worst evil group of vampire leaders ever to grace the page and cinema their contribution to the books is basically 'HELLO WE'RE EVIL, WE TURN UP AT THE END OF MOST OF THE BOOKS TO TALK FOR 20 MINUTES AND THEN WE SOD OFF BACK HOME AFTER DOING NOTHING FOR SOME CHEESE AND WINE'.

[Ninastar]

i agree actually

I loved reading them like 2 years ago, but looking back, I really can't see why. the characters are so boring.

[Niall]

Originally Posted by Dezzy

The books themselves aren't that good really, they're addictive yes but badly written. Bella's one of the weakest main characters I've ever seen, you could replace her with a cardboard box and the box would be more interesting. Same goes for Edward and Jacob, no characterization outside of 'I LOVE BELLA! I'LL GO TO STALKERISH LENGTHS TO BE WITH HER12!"!'

The story is flaccid and despite the situations the characters get into there's never a sense of urgency or danger, The Volturi are the worst evil group of vampire leaders ever to grace the page and cinema their contribution to the books is basically 'HELLO WE'RE EVIL, WE TURN UP AT THE END OF MOST OF THE BOOKS TO TALK FOR 20 MINUTES AND THEN WE SOD OFF BACK HOME AFTER DOING NOTHING FOR SOME CHEESE AND WINE'.

I liked them and idgaf what anyone says though.

[Niall]

To be honest, it does get a lot more interesting post-Vampire Bella. Thats why I think Stephanie should write another. She can do so much more with Bella now imo.

But I'm not too fussed if she doesn't, she tied off Breaking Dawn nicely enough.

[Smithy]

well I don't need to read them now

[Niall]

Omg I just got back from the movie :

Spoiler:

It was just incredible. I was gearing myself up for a disappointment after I read some of the initial reviews, but I thought the film was awesome and really did the book justice.

The first thing I noticed was that nearly everything was as I pictured it; the wedding, Isle Esme all looked the same as how I’d visualised them when reading the book - they got it perfect.

The pacing also felt speedy despite the fact they transferred nearly everything from the book into the movie. The compression of the storyline wasn’t really a detriment to the movie but more of a benefit, I didn’t get bored at all, my eyes were glued to the film throughout. It was perfect. Each section (the wedding, the pregnancy, the birth) was the perfect length.

The only things that I didn’t like were that some of the effects for Isle Esme looked a ‘lil bit cheap and they actually managed to make Rob look ugly in the Wedding scene.

Other than that it was perfect. Best one of the series (yet).

[Lee.]

Niall, I totally agree about everything looking just as you had imagined it.. my sis said the same.

It was horrible when it ended wadnt it?!

[Niall]

Yeah!

Spoiler:

I nearly crapped myself when the music cut out and she opened her eyes. It really made me jump.

It sucks that Part 2 is a year away.

[Lee.]

It really does! I can't wait!

How awful did they manage to make Bella look?!

[Niall]

Nor can I! I'm hoping that big sales for this one will give them an incentive to release Part 2 quickly or something. *Crosses fingers*

And ikr! She looked ghastly. Kristen is actually beautiful so the effects they put on her to make her so emaciated were incredible.

I hated the way they unintentionally made Rob look so ugly too.

[Lee.]

Yeah, I could barely look at her, she looked so bad

And I don't think Edward looked ugly at all!

[Niall]

Same. I felt so bad for her.

And omg they did! At the Wedding he looked awful!

[Vicky.]

This was amazing

Thought it was really slow though for the first half hour or so, and they focused ay too much on mushy scenes...but I guess with them just getting married...they will focus more on the romance thing.

[Chuck]

is this the one that has a couple of scenes in Rio?

[Lee.]

Yes it has Chuck

[Chuck]

Thanks Lee

I think I'll watch it then. I've been to the places they filmed: Angra dos Reis and Búzios which are cities outside the capital and Lapa is that bohemian area they dance together.

[Lee.]

Originally Posted by chuck.pass

Thanks Lee

I think I'll watch it then. I've been to the places they filmed: Angra dos Reis and Búzios which are cities outside the capital and Lapa is that bohemian area they dance together.

The Rio scene only lasts for a minute or so... but yeah, watch it anyway