So I've read the novels twice, just about anyhow. I know there are alot of guys that won't bother because of the teen sesation that's infested the novels and films nowadays but I stand by my feelings of these novels. First of all, the vampire and werewolve mythology Stephanie Meyers created is quite original, no, I am not talking about sparkly teen idols. Yes Vampires can walk in the daylight, it gives them away for how different they are, but the sun doesn't hurt them. They are made of stone, literally. They break apart like concrete and only when all pieces are burned are they truly dead. The werewolves are basically a tribe of indians who've crossed paths with the vampires and an ancient magic provided them with a defense against these super beings, a shape shifting power. They don't change uncontrollably under full moons and silver doesn't hurt them no more than anyone else. I am fascinated with the wolve mythology in this series, its the best part in my opinion.
The films are not popular with the harcore fans of the novels. I guess twilight failed to capture the magic the novel did but I still think they did a good job. You take a romance novel, and lets face it, that is what twilight is at the core, and you can't expect alot of guys to show up at the theater for this. They balanced the love aspects with action sequences quite well. When it comes down to it though, the novels are always better and somethings don't make the cut into film.
I think the fans will enjoy the first half of breaking dawn. The first half of the novel has little action to keep you pulled in, but they once again mixed it up a bit with the film. The pacing was done well and kept a two hour film not seeming that long. The dream sequence before the wedding succeeds in chills up your spine. Despite this series not taking a darker path like Harry Potter began in Novel 4, they did well to lure you in and want to see where its going. Of course the story breaks in half right where I and all the fans thought it would. I won't give no spoilers but I think this was the best of the films yet. New Moon being the second best. Get passed all the teen hype and get into just another unique and well written Vampire story. It is quite compelling. Meyers left her story with so many possibilities for more sequels, so this may not be the last of the cullens we read or watch. If you were dissapointed with the previous films I do believe this one will change your mind.
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