What was all the fuss about...

Rating: 4/10 (20 September 2009)

I just don't get it...!? After all the hype – the crazed fans of the book(s) and the cast et al there was quite a lot of expectations to be met; even critics were singing its praises...
Again I just don't get it – The story was at best clunky taking ideas and scraps from far superior vampire stories in existence and mixing in a few new ones (the 'sparkly in the sun' interpretation...mmmm!?!) the cast came across weak and inexperienced – you didn't care greatly for any of the characters or what happened to them; even the final showdown just plodded along with no real anticipation or care – even the action scenes (of which there were few) happened too quickly or looked farcical (i.e the superspeed piggyback up trees) I get vampires have enhanced skills – but if you consider the likes of 'Interview with a Vampire' this can be achieved with style and charisma traits which a vampire should possess.
The inept directing talents of Hardwicke again shine through – it seems as though those involved with the movie knew they were onto a winner regardless and subsequently didn't see the need to try.
I'm planning to watch the movie again in case for some reason I've missed this something spectacular everyone has been raving on about.. but I doubt it.
If the books and the movie are really that good then why do the fans feel the need to write reams and essays to explain why... surely if it really is that good it should speak for itself? If you want to know how it should be done give Joss Whedon (Buffy & Angel) a call – he'll tell you how a High school relationship between student and vampire should be done.