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Dec 07
Twilight: Lost in Translation? (half-done)
I've been (and still) very passionate about Edward and Bella's love story. But after watching Twilight, I all but found myself stunned (with that "that was it?" expression in my face), terribly disappointed and most of all heartbroken from how the movie turned out.
ALL PREPPED UP FOR DOWNFALL?
Leaked "blue script", on-location pictures and videos, MTV spoilers, TV Spots, teaser trailers and the EPIC-like theatrical trailer - who wouldn't get excited and expect much about Twilight? After these were let out, isn't it but natural for us to think that the film will be fantastic?
But no, I didn't let that get into me. Honestly, I do not remember myself setting or having high or low expectations for the film. I just remember being excited about it and wondered how the filmmakers will make of it - not to mention the fact that I've seen Rob the thrill was inexcusably and unbelievably high in me.
I watched it in its original version last Nov. 23rd and very pleased that only half of the 170+ seats were occupied - packed moviehouse is one thing I avoid and annoying reactions is another I detest . I was the first person to enter the theater and the first one to leave my seat... 30 minutes before its end.
The whole rime I was watching, I hadn't realized I was holding my breath. I was so dumbfounded beyond speech - without being aware of it - until I decided to step out. " Oh my God, what was that?" was the first thing I said. My reaction towards Twilight, you will say, must have been a total exaggeration but believe me, I couldn't agree more, despite of myself. I got bummed out for like 2 weeks but I'm gradually getting over it. I feel like I have been on the sticky wicket with my walking out.
DEVIATION FROM THE BOOK
Book-to-film movies cater a different approach in film making. It requires intensive book reading for them to have a better grip and understanding of the author's perspective - obviously not just throwing in their ideas, twists or views as if they are writing a fan fiction. Nobody must not expect the movie to be a one dimensional translation of the book. Expect slight alterations and changes as it is how been perceived by a different person.
Melissa Rosenberg - if she will ever pen Breaking Dawn's script, I must double the worry that I feel right now but strangely , I still feel hopeful that she'll polish her thing. In Twilight, she captured the right plot points - I give her that - but I felt she missed out on its foundation. It struck me as an interpretation with an inadequate effort to bring out the "magic" of the story. Needless to say, they left out the heart and soul of it and settled to invent unimpressive, insignificant scenes which were unnecessary as there were so much of the original text that has been left out.
Movies will never be like the books. You don't need to be a Communication Arts student to know this. If you are a purist, do NOT watch adaptations. I don't really care if they feel like taking out numerous portions just to give much focus on a much more definitive storyline. Nevertheless, if the semblance and foundation were not there, that is a major let down for any book reader.
If you are a non-reader, you will love the storyline but go buy the book and see for yourself what you have been missing.
MEDIOCRITY OF THE ESSENCE
Character development is crucial factor in presenting the personalities of the role portrayed. Was there any development of any of Twilight's character? I guess there was but I feel like it was ZERO, completely absent.
Bella's character is so much more important than any roles in Twilight combined because this is how we see through everything. She's our eyes to Twilight. I think the voice-over narrative of Bella's POV is perfect to establish Bella's character but it was lost throughout the whole movie. It was carried out poorly. What went wrong was that the 'Bella in action' overlapped 'Bella in VO.' I do not know if I was overly observant but 'Bella in action' didn't go well with the VO.
As Twilight being in Bella's POV, shouldn't Edward's character be based from how she saw him? You know - decent, compelling, maddeningly in control of himself - but yes, that is from the Twilight book. Nevertheless, aside from the fact Rob needs ideas of being Edward, I just wonder why did they hugely used Edward's inner turmoil (Midnight Sun character) too openly in the movie.
Granted that Twilight is mainly the strain between Bella and Edward, I understand why some characters has not been greatly established. I take it that perhaps we just need to suck it up and wait for those characters to be developed in the sequels - anyway, there really is not much of character development yet in Twilight. However, I've never dreamed their interpretation of some characters will look hilarious and weird.
° CHARACTERS (not my official comments about the cast)
Edward - there were shots that made him look like a constipated vampire. I don't think he should be the one to be blamed about it, I hate the one deciding where to take the shots.
Bella - heavy breathings, fluttering eyelids and permanent expression. What the hell?
Carlisle - One of the secondary characters I agree that have pulled off their portrayal really well.
Esme - She's just so adorable and I love that she has shown that affection to Bella that I'm looking for.
Alice - She was one hell of a pretty pitcher but I would have loved it if her relationship with Bella has been shown.
Jasper - GAAAAHHH! What's with that tormented look on his face for???
Emmett - His character was not developed and I must suck it up until the next movies. But I definitely love him in the baseball scene
Rosalie - Her hate towards Bella is absolutely impressive! She pulled it off right there and I don't care if she is not as beautiful as Rosalie should be.
Jacob - I like his ACTING but I don't like HIM.
Charlie - I was totally impressed with him. I got a whole new appreciation with his portrayal and I never imagined him being Charlie will make me like the movie more.
Renee - No character development but she's okay.
Billy - I'm looking forward for his scenes in the ff movies.
James - I can't think of any actors who could have pulled off James as perfect as Cam's portrayal. He's hot! and I want him! LOL
Victoria - Wicked! I have the one with the wicked curve ball... PERFECT Victoria, I like her so much.
Laurent - His portrayal was good but he's forgettable.
Jessica - Puro ngipin lang nakita ko sa kanya pero I like her.
Eric - He's annoying but definitely in a cute way.
Mike - Annoying and definitely cute. The golden retriever indeed but I wish his rivalry with Edward was shown
Angela - a totally different Angela Weber there but I like the improvement. Where was Ben Cheney, btw?
Sam - Nyuuuuuuuuuuu He's not Sam!!!! Argh!
Embry -
STEPHENIE MEYER - LOLZ hinde ko sya napansin dun sa diner! ahahahahha
---- i'm not done yet. LOL----
May 31
Emotional Barriers
Upon the still-water I see you
Dancing, flying an inch above, calling me.
You almost stretch out an arm
for me to reach, to hold,
But I found myself
dancing the same beat
dancing the same song.
Oh how sweet
this moment of serenity.
Oh how sweet
our love can be.
I'm just inspired. Sooooo inspired.Please, don't ask me why.
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Alright. Like what some of you might know, I'm kinda in a deep shit because of what's happening with me. No work plus I got all these chismis around me. I'm doomed! *boom*
There's no need for me to expound on it. But for the sake of those who doesn't know, I'm close of being called as the '2nd woman' if the brains and mouths of these chismosa won't stop. LOLZ talaga. Worst part is someone supposedly soooo close to me is part of that circle.Never have I imagined myself to be in such malicious story na hinde ko man lang maidefend ang sarili ko kahit hinde totoo. All I can do is rant to my friends back in the Philippines.
The last that I've heard was my tita canvassed for my ticket to go back home. (YEY!) Hinde ako nahhomesick pero I can't really wait for it, promise.
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Plans, plans, plans. Were it all just plans? I don't know. With what is happening right now, I don't think all of it will be done.
*crosses fingers* I'm looking forward for September to come as I'll be enrolled in a school for Italian Language. This school is near Termini (via Cavour.) By the way, I ditched my first Italian class. After the certification from the language class, I can take a different course na mejo hinde ko pa napag-iisipan for now.
If everything will fall into places as planned, I might stay here not only for a year, but for good.
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So there, if hinde ako makakakuha ng ticket before June 12, that means hinde pa ako uuwi and magttyaga na magpahanap ng work (Yes, magpahanap at hinde maghahanap kasi malay ko pa makipagconverse.) Anyway, pwede pa naman din ako magpadeport, right?
Kung matutuloy uwi ko dahil sa walang kwentang mga tao rito, VA BENE COSI!!!
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For boy-upstairs... Solo continuare, caro. E 'troppo vicino.
 6:15 PM Jul 30
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