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- First reviewMay 16, 2008
- Last reviewJuly 1, 2010
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Eclipse
PostedJuly 1, 2010
Jezreel
from Missouri
It goes without saying that any Twilight fan will see Eclipse no matter what the review turns out to be. However, I will say that the screenplay was well written and the directing was good. They stayed close to the original story line but managed to transfer a much loved book into a great movie, which is not always easy to do. Besides focusing on the whole love triangle, there was a definate theme to the movie; focusing on the severity of Bella's choice to give up her human life to become a vampire, and it was evident from begining to end. Even someone not familiar with the books could be drawn in by the characters story that was presented. We also got to see Rosalie and Jasper's pasts. There is more humor injected into the film, despite its darker tone. My only complaint is that there were a lot of close face shots of Bella/Jacob and Bella/Edward in their intense moments with each other. Despite that, I loved the wide camera angles where we were able to see more of the mountains and forests. It was also great to see the meadow scene shot in a real meadow and not in a studio set. All in all, Twilight fans should be pleased with how the book transfered to the big screen, and nonfans should still leave satisfied that they did not waste their money.
Yes, I recommend this movie.
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The book on screen
PostedNovember 23, 2008
Jezreel
This movie was great in the fact that it was the book on screen. There are many lines taken directly from the book and quite a few moments thrown in that only fans of the book will catch and love. *SPOILER: An appearance by Stephanie Meyer and an apple shot that is a play off of the cover of the book for Twilight* Considering the budget and time constraints for the movie, it was done very well. Were there things that could have been better? Of course. Did it play out the intense relationship of Edward and Bella in a moving way? Absolutely. The actors were dead on in their portrayal of the characters' personalities. Most fans should walk away smiling.
Yes, I recommend this movie.
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Expectations
PostedMay 16, 2008
Jezreel
'Prince Caspain' not only fullfilled my expectations, it surpased them. As a long standing fan of the books, one always wonders if the movie will do justice to the spirit of the story. While the movie did deviate from the story line, especially in the personality and qualities of some of the characters (namely Peter), it was still realistic and within the realm of possibilities. If one could step back from the original story and look at the characters with a fresh eye, then their development and choices in the movie not only become plausible, but very likely. Anyone who enjoys the world of Narnia and the reflection that it brings within ourselves will love 'Prince Caspian' for the masterpiece that it proves itself to be.
Yes, I recommend this movie.
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