"Twilight" Tales

So, I saw it.

You know what I'm talking about.

Who doesn't?

I had read the books some time ago and, while I'm not a die-hard fan, really enjoyed them. They are not the most intellectual books out there, but are engaging and easy to follow with a story line that moves along (except in the second book when Edward disappears for most of the blasted thing!!!). So I was eager to see what they would do with the movie. And, of course, wondered what Bella would look like.... and Jacob.... and Edward.... and the rest of the gang. It's funny because Alice was the only one who I pictured to look like she did. Everyone else took some getting used to.

A lady in our Stake reserved a theatre at Ultrastar for a private screening. We got there at 10:30 and got our seats, then walked around visiting with just about everyone else in Surprise. There was a radio station set up outside and hordes of people with store-bought and home-made t-shirts alike. My friend's husband went with us and I made him a shirt that said "Bite Me Rosalie" (He loves her the best). Some one had on a shirt that said "Werewolves are sweaty. Vampires are hot". It was fun to see all the creative minds at work. The lady that reserved the theatre gave out raffle prizes, but alas, yours truly did ot win anything. Finally the movie started and a theatre full of 30-something women cheered. You should have heard the reaction when Edward first made an appearance in the lunch room scene. There were giggles and cheers throughout the whole movie.
It was kind of comical. But still fun.

Okay, so Robert Patinson as Edward totally grew on me by the end. But he sure has a strangely shaped head.
There was one scene where he had sweaty armpits. Who in production didn't catch that? We decided that Edward carried around a squirt bottle of water to use at his discretion when he wanted to appear more human. You can explain away anything if you truly want to believe.

Let's now turn our thoughts to Jacob. If you are a member of team Jacob I'm sorry. Poor Jacob. He was anti-climactic. And not cute. And did you ever see such white teeth? He's had Zoom one too many a time. I hope they do something to make him more attractive by the next movie. Even his dad, Billy, was better looking than him. He was likable, though. Just not "likable" likable. And chicklets for teeth? Very distracting.

James (the bad vampire) was also a weird casting choice. He either is, or is the long-lost twin of, Bucky Covington from American Idol. EEEWWW!!! is all I have to say. He was good at being bad, though.

Another curious choice was Carlisle. He was good-looking enough, but reminded me of Tom Cruise as Lestat in "Interview With A Vampire". Coincidence? Maybe....maybe NOT!!!

I really liked Bella. I kept hearing all this talk about her not being right. But she was. She was cute, but not too cute. She needed to be pretty enough to attract Edward and she was. You know when you see a couple and wonder "How did he get her?" or "She must have a great personality". You didn't have to wonder here. They went together.

I loved that there was not one single cuss word in the whole entire thing. No taking of the Lord's name in vain. There were a few off-color jokes that weren't in the book, but they passed quickly. There was this kissing scene that was hard-core and "raw" (my friend's description). There was no music to ease the tension. Just breathing. Heavy breathing. And no one in the theatre breathed at all during those 30 or so seconds. Other than that, nothing objectionable. There wasn't even that much blood.

I don't want to tell you too much more. But it was good. Very good. And over 2 hours long, so worth the money. I got home at 3:00 and didn't fall asleep 'till 4:00 (that Dr. Pepper wouldn't wear off). Did you know that Perry Mason and Matlock are on at the same time? And some weird Judge Extreme Akim show? Slim pickin's in the wee hours.

Anyways, Zane is sick this morning (thank heaven for small mercies). Fever, runny nose, and cough. He has already napped for a while (as have I) and is currently on the floor dozing off. I can't wait 'till he goes down for a real nap so I can, too.

Go see the movie. It was worth it a thousand times. Whether you liked the books or think everyone who has read them are freaks. Go! Go! Go!

Now it's time to give Zane his "sleepy-sleepy candy".

Oh, Zaney.....