Twilight
Review
Désirée White
Issue date: 11/19/08 Section: Entertainment
The popular Stephenie Meyer series, Twilight, has its film debut on Friday, November 21. The series, which has four books - Twilight, New Moon, Eclipse, and Breaking Dawn -- captured its audience early, and the movie, based on the first book, will hopefully do the same.
Twilight, the first book, sets the background for the entire plot. The reader is introduced to Bella Swan, a klutzy, teenage city girl from Phoenix who has recently moved to the tiny, rainy town of Forks, Washington. She meets Edward Cullen, a vampire she cannot stay away from, and their adventures ensue shortly thereafter. Admittedly, the book has juvenile moments that, as a young adult, seem rather silly. Meyer deeply develops the characters; the reader falls in love with Edward as Bella does. Although Edward tries not to play the hero, the audience cannot help but to embrace him while Bella faces danger. Despite its easy appeal to younger teenagers, the book has a "cute" quality to it that makes it appropriate for older audiences as well.
New Moon created a completely different twist in the story of Bella and Edward. Jake, a close family friend, becomes Bella's best friend. This not only tears Bella but also tears the audience. New Moon poses a challenge to the audience: Should Jake or Edward win? The second book sets the challenge for entirety of the series. Because Bella is in her weakest state during New Moon, her teenage conflicts consume the book while developing Jake's character. It is hard not to also fall in love with Jake, as it is easy to fall in love with Edward. As in Twilight, Bella continues to be a danger magnet, but she does it of her own choosing for consolation.
The third book, Eclipse, creates the most conflict for both Bella and readers. Bella must finally realize where she stands with both Jake and Edward. While Bella faces danger from previous novels, the three must band together despite the unresolved conflict. The resolution not only tears Bella apart but also the reader. Eclipse holds the place for the most emotional book of the series. During Bella's struggles, the reader undergoes the same struggle due to the intense character development present in the previous two novels.
Twilight, the first book, sets the background for the entire plot. The reader is introduced to Bella Swan, a klutzy, teenage city girl from Phoenix who has recently moved to the tiny, rainy town of Forks, Washington. She meets Edward Cullen, a vampire she cannot stay away from, and their adventures ensue shortly thereafter. Admittedly, the book has juvenile moments that, as a young adult, seem rather silly. Meyer deeply develops the characters; the reader falls in love with Edward as Bella does. Although Edward tries not to play the hero, the audience cannot help but to embrace him while Bella faces danger. Despite its easy appeal to younger teenagers, the book has a "cute" quality to it that makes it appropriate for older audiences as well.
New Moon created a completely different twist in the story of Bella and Edward. Jake, a close family friend, becomes Bella's best friend. This not only tears Bella but also tears the audience. New Moon poses a challenge to the audience: Should Jake or Edward win? The second book sets the challenge for entirety of the series. Because Bella is in her weakest state during New Moon, her teenage conflicts consume the book while developing Jake's character. It is hard not to also fall in love with Jake, as it is easy to fall in love with Edward. As in Twilight, Bella continues to be a danger magnet, but she does it of her own choosing for consolation.
The third book, Eclipse, creates the most conflict for both Bella and readers. Bella must finally realize where she stands with both Jake and Edward. While Bella faces danger from previous novels, the three must band together despite the unresolved conflict. The resolution not only tears Bella apart but also the reader. Eclipse holds the place for the most emotional book of the series. During Bella's struggles, the reader undergoes the same struggle due to the intense character development present in the previous two novels.
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posted 12/22/08 @ 11:54 PM EST
I heard that many liked this movie and man did not. The question is did it make enough money so that they will make the other books into movies.
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