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- First reviewMarch 6, 2010
- Last reviewJuly 11, 2010
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Not Worth the Hype
PostedJuly 11, 2010
Maggie2127
from Mesa, AZ
I've read the books. I've seen the movies. I know that the movies will invariably be different. But this one took it to the extreme, I felt. It felt jumbled, rushed, with additions that for the most part did make sense, with the exception of the Volturi. And anyone who's seen it knows what I'm talking about.
The acting quality fell dramatically. Kristen Stewart's prowess extends to one emotion: whining. Robert Pattinson actually had a chance to get angry, and it was fun to watch. Taylor Lautner got the brunt of being angry the entire film which, while mostly true to the book, omitted some of his great mood changes. Poor Bryce Dallas Howard: she was just not up to the standard for her character, either.
On the bright side, other than seeing Angry Edward (which was the first emotion I've seen from him yet), the fight scenes were good, and the backgrounds on two other characters, while abbreviated and lacking, were enjoyable as well.
The acting quality fell dramatically. Kristen Stewart's prowess extends to one emotion: whining. Robert Pattinson actually had a chance to get angry, and it was fun to watch. Taylor Lautner got the brunt of being angry the entire film which, while mostly true to the book, omitted some of his great mood changes. Poor Bryce Dallas Howard: she was just not up to the standard for her character, either.
On the bright side, other than seeing Angry Edward (which was the first emotion I've seen from him yet), the fight scenes were good, and the backgrounds on two other characters, while abbreviated and lacking, were enjoyable as well.
Overall, it was a waste of time.
No, I do not recommend this movie.
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First Tim Burton movie I liked
PostedMarch 6, 2010
Maggie2127
from Mesa, AZ
When I first saw the preview, I was extremely wary. I got persuaded to go, and we didn't see it in 3D. I'm rather grateful; the movie itself is trippy enough. Seeing it in 3D is surely to instigate hallucinations.
It's a good story, though definitely not for younger kids. I wouldn't recommend this for anyone younger than 10, as there are disturbing images and the fantastical geared more towards adults.
The acting is superb, the effects wonderful, and as strange as strange can be.
It's a good story, though definitely not for younger kids. I wouldn't recommend this for anyone younger than 10, as there are disturbing images and the fantastical geared more towards adults.
The acting is superb, the effects wonderful, and as strange as strange can be.
Yes, I recommend this movie.
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