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Twilight

November 30, 2008
By Bapalapa2 ELITE, Brooklyn, New York
Bapalapa2 ELITE, Brooklyn, New York
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Twilight


“Twilight”, an eerie love story based on the bestselling novels by Stephanie Meyer, is a captivating film that draws in its audience from the very beginning. The movie follows the story of Bella Swann (Kristen Stewart) after moving from sunny Arizona to the miserable little town of Forks to live with her dad, Charlie. She expects next to nothing from the move, save for same, gut-wrenching disappointment that caused her mother to leave Charlie seventeen years ago. All that changes on her first day of school, when she meets Edward (Robert Pattinson), her impossibly handsome lab partner who's hiding a terrifying secret: He's not entirely…human. By the time Bella realizes this, she's already fallen hard for the vamp, giving the story a modern twist on the forbidden romance of Romeo and Juliet.



Co-stars Pattinson and Stewart slip into their roles with seamless precision. Pattinson portrays Edward perfectly, making his inner struggle known to the audience; often with no words at all. Stewart, in turn, is the perfect image of Bella: just as beautiful as she is unsure of herself and everything that she stands for. Their chemistry on-set makes the love they have for each other seem tangible, to point where it feels like the audience is intruding on their most treasured memories.


Twilight, one of my favorite books for the last two years, has suddenly become one of my favorite movies as well. It's the perfect remedy for a broken heart, the kind of movie that makes you feel good even on the rainiest of days. The movie brings to life all the typical struggles of teen life, while simultaneously making you wish you lived in Forks after all.


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on May. 24 2010 at 3:13 pm
if she is a genius what are you

on Mar. 10 2010 at 8:28 pm
dreamer#1)* BRONZE, Lancaster, Ohio
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Favorite Quote:
yesterday is history, tomorow is a mystery, today is the presant, that is why it is called a gift

you people are alot nicer to twilight than the people revewing the book

on Mar. 5 2010 at 5:56 pm
alwaysummer BRONZE, Cambridge, Massachusetts
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Favorite Quote:
Yesterday isn't ours to recover but tomorrow is ours to discover

this is an awesome review!!!

on Jan. 26 2010 at 5:58 pm
AVATARBLUE BRONZE, Henderson, Nevada
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Favorite Quote:
think outside the box

this movie was great and hoping the rest are as great as the first so hope to see more good twiligt movies to see

-AVATARBLUE

amachii GOLD said...
on Jan. 10 2010 at 4:36 pm
amachii GOLD, Schenectady, New York
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Favorite Quote:
"ganbaranakutemo ee nende!" (It's okay even if you didn't do your best!) -Smileage/Tsunku

I was a little dissapointed in the movie, but it still almost makes me cry! Actually, I love Bella's Lullaby so much that I've been (prettymuch hopelessely) working on it for the piano. There IS something about it that makes it so unique- Carter Burwell is a genius, and so are you! Keep up the good work!!!!

on Dec. 14 2009 at 3:47 pm
bubbasamantha GOLD, Woodville, Ohio
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Favorite Quote:
Most dreams don't come true on their own; you have to make them true.  It takes a lot of work.  It's not easy, but not impossible, either.

I agree with you! It's hard to explain how I feel when I see this movie, the way Edward and Bella love each other so much! Their love is so convincing on-screen to the point of tears! Now I always start to bawl when I hear Bella's Lullaby, because there's some sort of feeling there that I can't really explain. Hopefully, some of you people feel the exact same way as me and can comprehend what I'm saying!

essay said...
on Nov. 20 2009 at 9:01 am
You guys rock!

Mrs. A said...
on Dec. 15 2008 at 2:34 pm
Katie-Your article was well written and shows your potential for greatness. Now I must see the movie. Keep up the good work.

lugie said...
on Dec. 14 2008 at 1:22 am
Katie,

This is superb. I only wish Kathy could be here to read it. You are certainly a blossoming young writer. You hold the reader's attention and create an atmosphere where we want to join you where you have been. It's amazing. I want to read the book and see the movie also. Keep up the great work!!

karenv said...
on Dec. 11 2008 at 11:32 pm
What a great review! I just finished the book and loved it. After reading your review it is a must see. Keep reaching for the stars!!!

Deeser said...
on Dec. 11 2008 at 3:30 pm
Hey

Once again you amaze me ! You are a very talented young lady. Only good things await you. Great job on the movie review. Now I guess I need to go see it myself.

mrsrandall said...
on Dec. 11 2008 at 1:14 am
Katie,

Superb!!! I wish I had your talent for writing. I was taken in with your first paragraph. I have been curious about this book series and the movie and now I am even more curious after reading your review. Great Job!!

JoanneC said...
on Dec. 10 2008 at 10:47 pm
Great review - written like a true professional. I can now tell my daughter that the movie is as good as the book!!! Thanks

ckush said...
on Dec. 9 2008 at 2:25 pm
Really fun to read your review. Hope this site will let you review many times more! I'll tune in if they do.

St. Nick said...
on Dec. 7 2008 at 6:17 pm
Great article:) I really enjoyed reading it...and I don't read much! Can't wait to see more of your work....you've got my attention!

marlavelle said...
on Dec. 7 2008 at 3:39 pm
Katie, your creativity was always evident to me in the classroom. Keep up the good work.

Minsie said...
on Dec. 5 2008 at 10:47 pm
Katie,



Wow...I'm intrigued. Haven't read the book...haven't seen the movie...yet but you hooked me.



Exceptionally Written. Congrats!

mrsfuga said...
on Dec. 5 2008 at 12:12 am
Katie, I enjoyed reading your article. I knew since third grade you had a gift for writing. Congratulations!

Karen BW said...
on Dec. 4 2008 at 3:38 pm
Katie,

You are an exceptional writer.

Your future is very bright!!

Congratulations.

Sister W. said...
on Dec. 4 2008 at 3:22 pm
Katie, This is great writing. You have peeked my curiosity so much that I will have to go see the movie. You are exceptional!!! Keep writing!