Twilight Opinion

Rating: 9/10 (21 November 2008)

The film version was very close to the novel. As a film aimed towards teenagers it was very appealing and beautifully filmed. The cinematography was breathtaking. I could not get over the emphasis on eyes and facial expressions. It was sensual in a non provocative way. The focus on eyes really introduced several of the feelings that were exchanged between characters. The actors and actresses must have worked very hard to perfect every glance, as everything seemed to fit perfectly. Although some parts were different from the novel, the film can stand alone, leaving many areas of interpretation and comparison with the novel(if you are into that sort of thing). I enjoyed both the novel and the film for their own. I went into the movie with little expectations which made the film much more appealing. The story was not stretched in the least, but characters were very 'real' and everyone added a great flare to the film. Every scene was beautifully crafted, a great novel made for a great movie!! If you haven't read the book, that's okay, the film is very clear and concise for those who have read and those who have not.