The 16 year old dork in me is stoked…

Summit Entertainment is set to begin filming on the film adaptation of the second book (New Moon) in the Twilight saga by Stephenie Meyer. November 2009.

Hurray. Although, like others have stated before me, I am curious to see how the screen writer(s) and director manage it. Though a new male will take most of the stage time in the second film, I am curious to see how they weave in Edward’s presence in the story despite his physical absence.

Mumble, mumble… food for thought.

UPDATE 06/03/09: Here is a link to the official New Moon trailer!

Box Office Venom

Previously this week, I wrote a post about my new book addiction: the Twilight Saga [by Stephenie Meyer]. To top off my week and a half of power reading, I decided to see the Twilight movie when it hit the screens Friday November 21.

When I become attached to a book, I am always critical of the film industry’s attempt to accurately portray the book. For example, the Harry Potter films, though delightful, lack some of the books less significant yet fascinating moments due to the limited running time allotted to movies. In this respect, the Twlight film team did a notable job of turning a 500 page book into a comprehensive 2 hour movie.

The other key element that I examine is the manner in which the novel’s characters are created into physical beings. Now, this is where I was a little let down. Robert Pattinson (*who was also in a Harry Potter movie as Cedric Digory, by the way*) did a great job of creating an Edward that film audiences could swoon over. However, the Edward that I had created in my head was a bit different.

Now, this is just a personal opinion, so don’t curse me or bite me or make me drink poisoned blood (*hissss hisssssss hsssss*) for ragging on the movie’s dreamboat. I still agree that the actor did a great job of portraying a character that shines on the silver screen, but the screen Edward and the book Edward are not quite in sync.

In my head, I had created a mental ‘Edward image’ depicting someone who has a bit more control over situations—who acts more like an adult with 90 years of life experiences and less like a teenager that has been stuck at the mentality of a 17 year old for 90 years. Though the book character is unsure about how to handle the complexity of his relationship with Bella, he still addresses the issues, both vocally and physically, in a manner that is more fitting of a mature adult—much like a gentleman from an older time period was expected to act. He is controlled and cautious, not overly dramatic.

There, I have said my bit. Aside from that, the movie was true to the book. The vampire’s skills were not visually over-the-top. Both leads were believable and their screen chemistry was palpable. I certainly hope that Kristen Stewart’s spot-on depiction of Bella is not overshadowed by the dreamboat… she is definitely talented. Props and kudos.

All in all, as a fan of the books, I was very pleased with the movie. So pleased, in fact, that I saw it twice. Yeah, I guess that makes me sound lame…. but I needed the escape =D

Hi, my name is Teresa. I am a book addict.

1 week, countless hours, and approximately 1,810 pages. I am officially hooked. Since the minute I cracked open the first novel, I have been sucked into a world of unbelievably swift writing and mystical story lines. It is comical, actually, that I choose to describe my foray with words like “crack” and “suck” because this book is like a drug that is sucking the boredom out of my currently GRE/grad school prep-filled days. The saga that has me sitting with a book in front of my face for days is about bad luck, romance, and vampires.

The Twilight Saga [author Stephenie Meyer] caught my attention about a week ago. Yes, I am a bit behind the times–the first novel was printed in 2005. However, I now admit that I am addicted. Over the course of the past few days I have flown through the first three novels. Now, I am preparing myself for another sleep-deprived night as I reach for the fourth and final book of the saga.

I tell ya, I have not been this into series of books since I picked up the first Harry Potter about 10 years ago. For the past few days my mind has been wandering in-and-out of the world created in the Saga; even when I should be focusing on more imminent things like stopping my car at red lights and remembering to sleep.

Major props to S. Meyer for her uncanny ability to create characters for teens and adults alike. Now, I must leave the interweb and return to my bed where the thrills between the dashing Edward and the accident-prone Bella are waiting for me within the pages of my new book addiction.