"What part of forever don't you understand"?

Rating: 8/10 (1 July 2010)

First there was the Twilight books... and I loved them all. They were juvenile, though there were some questions in the story told by Stephenie Meyer that can relate to readers from all ages. After, we met the movies, and those questions were so left behind the adaptations that it is not a surprise the movies have so low reviews.
There are some important discussions in Twilight: adequacy in a very confusing and world, of so many shallow issues; the need of making choices that can transform us in something we are not sure about; humanity and what that really means in the world today... and, finally, the search of true love (better if it can last forever...)
Don't get me wrong. I saw the first two films - Twilight and New Moon - more than 10 times in the theater. I'm leaving now to see Eclipse for the 3td time in 2 days... I had so much fun with them, and could share it with lots of friends, but in every screening I knew that it could be so much better. If only the prejudice about the story were also left behind...
Because for me that is the biggest problems with the movies and some reviews: lock such a sweet and strong story in a silly box of teen love and indecision. Melissa Rosenberg - the key to the questions, from my point of view - can relate to Dexter in a marvelous way, but Twilight, as she showed us with her writing, she was not able to understand... or like it. It is a guess, but, with the movies, I had the feeling that Rosenberg really dislikes Bella and Edward. With her script, she can give them a big ugh. Maybe because she can't understand the love as Stephenie Meyer described it. The wolves and Charlie, though, she loves... and that's why their characters in the movies are so funny and enjoyable.
Its a shame. The movies could have been so intense and sweet and funny and good as the books are. They could bring millions to the theater and, yet, let them leave the screening with happy faces and heart. Instead, we see the finals credits with a bit sadness and hopeful for the next movie... That again show us how hope can be so illusionary.
Eclipse was that way. I had fun? You bet! Edward and Bella are more natural characters. The make-up is better (Rosalie is finally beautiful). The fight scenes is nice. The songs are great... despite their bad use in Eclipse, like it was in New Moon (aplause to Hardwicke for a smart use of the soundtrack and score). Again a Muse song had a 2 sec appearance... a shame, it could have closed the Eclipse with a strong note.
Well, Eclipse is the theaters now. Lets wait for the Breaking Down movies... another wait, more hope for the better... See you there.