Re: Spoilers and Early Reactions
Posted: Thu Nov 17, 2011 10:18 pm
Just been to see it, and overall I think they did a good job. I remember when I was reading it, I was thinking; how the hell are they going to translate this onto screen! Don't get me wrong I loved the book, I love full on fantasy, but I was seriously worried about how it would translate on screen.
Bits I love,love, loved:
Kiss at the wedding, I thought it was pretty epic! The speeches, funny! The bit in the ocean when they first arrive on Isle Esme, very romantic and sexy at the same time. The distractions on the island, very cute! The fact they didn't drag out the morning after they first have sex. Edward annoyed me in the book at this point, so for selfish reasons, I am glad it was down played a bit. The bit where Bella is trying to seduce Edward in the underwear, so cute! Not to mention the fact that Rob looked pretty damn fine in those scenes. The scene where Edward hears Renesme, I loved how Bella and Edward were with each other,in particular, as Jacob walked back up the stairs. The birth, I thought it was very well done, Bella looked exactly as I imagined she would whilst I was reading the book. Very graphic, but it needed to be, the book certainly was! The way Edward was when he was trying to save Bella, lets face it, I know how the story ends, but I was still very much on the edge of my seat thinking come on Bella you can do this!!!!!!!lol Very tear jerking! The imprinting was handled very carefully I thought. Taylor did a pretty good job with this.The scene after the credits, sets it up nicely for the next film.
Things I hated:
The bit where Jacob splits from the pack. Extremely disappointed with this bit!! I cringed a little, well a lot actually. I think they should have done this in human form, o.k its not like that in the book, but other deviations were made, so why not this. The fact that Edward's request to Jake was down played. They added scenes in the movie for some action, which I do think were needed, but they could have added some high intensity by showing this scene a little more complete and true to the book.
Things that disappointed me:
I think they could have made more effort in the way Bella looked for her wedding, the book described her as heart breakingly beautiful, she kind of looked the same as she always does to me, just in a beautiful dress. I really loved the scene when Bella and Jacob are dancing at the wedding (would have been in my love, love, loved bits), except I think more intensity and action could have been added when he lost his cool. The sex scene where he breaks the headboard! I know they had to stay in certificate guidelines, but it left me a little deflated!
The rest of it I thought was well done, considering the content of the book, I think Bill Condon translated it well. As a big fan of the book, I am pretty happy with how it came out.
Bits I love,love, loved:
Kiss at the wedding, I thought it was pretty epic! The speeches, funny! The bit in the ocean when they first arrive on Isle Esme, very romantic and sexy at the same time. The distractions on the island, very cute! The fact they didn't drag out the morning after they first have sex. Edward annoyed me in the book at this point, so for selfish reasons, I am glad it was down played a bit. The bit where Bella is trying to seduce Edward in the underwear, so cute! Not to mention the fact that Rob looked pretty damn fine in those scenes. The scene where Edward hears Renesme, I loved how Bella and Edward were with each other,in particular, as Jacob walked back up the stairs. The birth, I thought it was very well done, Bella looked exactly as I imagined she would whilst I was reading the book. Very graphic, but it needed to be, the book certainly was! The way Edward was when he was trying to save Bella, lets face it, I know how the story ends, but I was still very much on the edge of my seat thinking come on Bella you can do this!!!!!!!lol Very tear jerking! The imprinting was handled very carefully I thought. Taylor did a pretty good job with this.The scene after the credits, sets it up nicely for the next film.
Things I hated:
The bit where Jacob splits from the pack. Extremely disappointed with this bit!! I cringed a little, well a lot actually. I think they should have done this in human form, o.k its not like that in the book, but other deviations were made, so why not this. The fact that Edward's request to Jake was down played. They added scenes in the movie for some action, which I do think were needed, but they could have added some high intensity by showing this scene a little more complete and true to the book.
Things that disappointed me:
I think they could have made more effort in the way Bella looked for her wedding, the book described her as heart breakingly beautiful, she kind of looked the same as she always does to me, just in a beautiful dress. I really loved the scene when Bella and Jacob are dancing at the wedding (would have been in my love, love, loved bits), except I think more intensity and action could have been added when he lost his cool. The sex scene where he breaks the headboard! I know they had to stay in certificate guidelines, but it left me a little deflated!
The rest of it I thought was well done, considering the content of the book, I think Bill Condon translated it well. As a big fan of the book, I am pretty happy with how it came out.