shocking

Rating: 1/10 (20 December 2008)

i am like many of you a regular movie goer and i put the film to not be my cup of tea based on my age and cultural up bringing. but when my girlfriend who is of the targeted age and background couldn't withstand the film then i realised there was something wrong.
thats what made me compelled to write into these comment section.
there are many points that are needed to be addressed in this film. its apparent from the outset that this film and series was written by a woman. which is an instant turn off for most people as i feel gender should be irrelevant when watching films. the story is completely misguided and somewhat immature.i feel that the fantasy element wasn't in connection with the fact that there are vampires present. but simply with the way that Americans in high school act socially. it not only reinforced the typically old cliché of a hierarchy system but seemed to borrow ideas simply from every high school teen drama I've ever seen before. surely there is room for uniqueness........ or maybe not.
I'm quite happy i did attend a showing of this film. as it was a good experience for me to enjoy a few firsts. it was the first time i actually laughed out loud at the actual acting being presented to me. the actors were certainly too young and inexperienced to truly take on any of the roles given to them. it did not feel fresh and unique more regurgitated and unprepared.
this was also the first time I've ever actually walked out of a cinema. and the first time I've ever felt as if the director has stolen my time.
my advice to anyone planning to go watch it. save your money, time, breath...... this is certainly an experience you can do without.