Book and Movie Review/Comparison

One of the most successful books written by Stephenie Meyer was about a vampire falling in love with a human. Twilight is part of a four book saga that was made even more famous after it was made into a movie. Now the second and third books of the saga are also being made into a movie. Does the Twilight movie satisfy the book fans fantasy of what it should be like? Do the characters that were cast fit the role that was written?

The book is captivating and hard to put down once started. A strong love story about two people who should not be together but do not care because their love is so strong will capture many young readers attention and hook them in. After reading the book and seeing the movie I can see how fans might be disappointed with the story from the book changed around in the movie. Some parts are skipped over completely and certain scenes are changed around. This is common for quite a few movies that have been made from books. It is the producer’s way of tying the story together so it has a smooth transition between the scenes.

In the book Twilight the main vampire is Edward Cullen. He is written as the perfect gorgeous 17-year-old with no flaws, other than the fact he drinks blood to survive. Comparing the character in the book to the movie, Robert Pattinson, who plays Edward, gives a striking performance. There could have been more scenes in the movie showing how protective Edward is over his love, Bella Swan, played by Kristen Stewart. The awkward love between them portrayed on screen matches with the book perfectly. It seems the perfect pair was cast for the role and the chemistry they bring lights up the screen.

One of the best parts of the movie is the fight scene at the end between Edward and a villain vampire named James. The character of James was mastered by Cam Gigandet who added edginess and terror to the role. It seems as though the two are flying at times while fighting with their superhuman strength. The darkness, swift movements, and growling sounds give for a fierce fight.

The books is a must read which makes the movie a must see!

To the fans of the book Twilight and the movie make sure to brace yourself for the sequel New Moon coming to theatres in November 2009. It is a good idea to read the second book before seeing the movie so you can understand what is happening. The producers know they have a lot to live up to in order to please the mania of the Twilight fans.