TWILIGHT!

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November 21, 2008 has been labeled a special day in the hearts of countless fan-girls.

Thousands of author Stephenie Meyer’s die-hard fans were ecstatic to finally see the film adaptation of her Twilight Series. A series of extraordinary events occur in the life of an ostensibly ordinary girl; what’s most captivating to viewers is the fact that they are able relate to her experiences. Twilight incorporates the essential themes of the novel, resulting in a sensational piece of cinema. It enhances the attraction to its audience through its careful casting and its approach to target a broader audience.

The cast for the movie is a crucial component to its success. Devoted fans had high expectations as to who would play Edward Cullen, a vampire that is breathtaking in every way possible. The role eventually fell on Robert Pattinson, who, in my opinion, was no doubt the best candidate. Not only does his physical appearance fit the exact description of the character of Edward, he is also able to juxtapose the intensity of being a vampire and the loneliness of being an immortal. Kirsten Stewart is also an excellent choice for the role of Bella Swan. Bella was described in the novel as a seemingly typical girl, yet she is extremely beautiful in her own special ways and especially in Edward’s eyes. What contributed most to the success of the movie was the great chemistry the two actors conveyed that effectively brought about the desires of the ill-fated lovers in the book. The audience is able to feel the forbidden love they personify.

One of the biggest problems for most movie-goers faithful to the novel is that the director is unable to carry out the entire plot of the book in the limited time allotted. She is then forced to cut out parts of the plot that are very crucial to the overall idea. Director Catherine Hardwicke realized the importance of staying true to the book. All the important scenes were either kept nearly the same or given minor adjustments. With this factor, audiences were able to understand the character and plot development throughout the film. Fans are assuredly not disappointed.

The producers of the film did not want to restrict its audience to just young females but to the male audiences as well. With this in mind, they emphasized the scene in which the Cullen family plays a vampire-style baseball game in an open field under a thunderous sky. Furthermore, the producers left a strong impression on the audiences with the exhilarating fighting scene where Edward attacks James in revenge for the suffering he has caused Bella. By highlighting these exciting scenes, male audiences are able to enjoy the action aspect of the movie.

Twilight is an incredible film. Although I feel that the movie is still nowhere as good as the book, it is no doubt an excellent production. It is successful primarily because of all the factors it takes into consideration that satisfy both Twilight fans as well as those who are completely unfamiliar with the book series. I highly recommend this movie, for it will surely capture everyone’s interest with all of its remarkable elements.