MayI hate to say, but I didn't enjoy Twilight.
December 13th 2008 05:04
Disappointment.
That is the word that comes to mind when I think of the Twilight movie. I had been looking forward to seeing it adapted to the big screen, and though there was a part of me that understood that many novels do not translate well to the big screen, it was still hopeful that Twilight might be able to have some redeeming features.
The leads “grew out” of their characters, as opposed to some of the supporting actors who (to me) “grew into” their characters. Neither did their character justice. The tone of the film was just too sullen, compared to the relatively light-hearted dialogue in the novel. There were other supporting characters that just left me with a “What the…?”
It was at this point that I really start to feel sorry for my friend’s boyfriend. He came along as there was nothing else better to do and he really had a tough time. I was still hopeful that there might be some good points to come. A few action scenes maybe…even the soundtrack, perhaps?
Well, if I were counting on the soundtrack or the score, I wasn’t about to be impressed.
The person who chose the music to accompany the scenes in the movies just got it wrong. Musical scores should add a dimension to what’s happening in the movie. They should blend in, be subtle and yet highlight the themes that are being played out. I don’t know what went wrong, or why the music was wrong. But when you hear a song and your reaction is either “It’s too loud!” or “Why are they playing a song/score like this?” then you have a problem on your hands.
I should have just stuck to the books.
That is the word that comes to mind when I think of the Twilight movie. I had been looking forward to seeing it adapted to the big screen, and though there was a part of me that understood that many novels do not translate well to the big screen, it was still hopeful that Twilight might be able to have some redeeming features.
The leads “grew out” of their characters, as opposed to some of the supporting actors who (to me) “grew into” their characters. Neither did their character justice. The tone of the film was just too sullen, compared to the relatively light-hearted dialogue in the novel. There were other supporting characters that just left me with a “What the…?”
It was at this point that I really start to feel sorry for my friend’s boyfriend. He came along as there was nothing else better to do and he really had a tough time. I was still hopeful that there might be some good points to come. A few action scenes maybe…even the soundtrack, perhaps?
Well, if I were counting on the soundtrack or the score, I wasn’t about to be impressed.
The person who chose the music to accompany the scenes in the movies just got it wrong. Musical scores should add a dimension to what’s happening in the movie. They should blend in, be subtle and yet highlight the themes that are being played out. I don’t know what went wrong, or why the music was wrong. But when you hear a song and your reaction is either “It’s too loud!” or “Why are they playing a song/score like this?” then you have a problem on your hands.
I should have just stuck to the books.
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Comment by Cheryl J
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Comment by May
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Good luck with that! I always try to read a book before seeing any movie adaptations. Maybe i need to change my routine as well??
To be honest, I've never paid that much attention to soundtrack and scores - not counting the "themes" to movies that are meant to stick with you. I noticed this time because it didn't feel right.
You'll have to let me know what you think.