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Stephenie Meyer -
Twilight
I first saw the hype spreading all over YouTube in mid 2008, the most anticipated movie for tweens, young girls, young adults based on a novel written by Stephenie Meyer. I was like... oooh! at the spoiler they had at the time as I'm a sucker for
vampires and
special effects, which later lead to my disappointment but not in total.
After reading reviews and comments left by fans, interested me more in the characters of the book. After telling my wife about it who is a greater fan of vampire movies than I am, we purchased the first book in the series. I think she defined the word 'frenzy' in the 'Twilight Frenzy' or is it 'crazy'... when after 2 days of reading she was wanting more of the story. So on the 3rd day we purchased the remaining 3 books which was consequently read and completed in 3 days...
"thats 5 days in total" for the complete series for those monster novels.
This got me thinking, "What's so special about these books?". As I originally had waited for the movie to screen, picked up the book to find out for myself.
One and a Half weeks later I layed the first book down with mixed feelings. Definitely a chick flick in the making but was it good enough for me to pick up the next book?
Four days later after reading "New Moon" which was definitely the hook read for me, got me anticipating for more of the story. After nearly a month I had successfully completed the Twilight series.
The final book in the series "Breaking Dawn" was definitely a surprise read mixed with "icky" and "eews" and embarrassing eye covering with my hands which then lead to more of the "macho" action I was anticipating.
Now, newly equipped with the story under my belt, came the daunting question, "would the movie live up to the book?". My answer, Yes and No.
Yes to the story it portrait and
No to the special effects and wardrobe. However considering that the producer of the movie was working with a low budget of $37 Million dollars compared to Harry Potter's first movie budget of $125 Million dollars. Also, only 4 characters stood out as genuine for me, Bela Swan, Charlie Swan, Edward Cullen, and Jacob Black.
In conclusion to this rant, the newly anticipated sequel to Twilight, "New Moon" is destined for great promises for the fans and equipped with a bigger budget and a new producer who specializes in my favorite "special effects" will hopefully do justice to the series.
WARNING: my perception of a review Spoiler in "Video Box" by Spill Dot Com
Hi Phillip & Michelle
Can you bebo me your e-mail address PLEASE I've got some forms & information regarding our Hetaraka reunion this coming 1st - 5th January 2010, held on the farm in Mokau. I'm letting as many whanau as I know that live here in Brisbane about it.
Luv Leah
Hey guys,
It's Delane's birthday next Friday, i don't know what their plans are but they'll probably give you a call and see what you guy's are up too, i wil be at work damn it!!
Yeah we had an awesome night out too, how good was that band!! Will deffinately have to do that again, had such a good time with you guys
Take care
xoxox
hey bro it me mike ....... happy new year an a heil of xmas....
Hey Philly good to hear from you hope you had a merry christmas and a happy new years
Yeah we've gone 24/7 it went off with a hiss and a roar but has died down now. Not that I would know I dont do graveyards thats gemma's stumping ground and peachey. Man would love to see some pic's of your macca's sounds awesume. We getting a remodel its starting in feb sometime so wen its all done I will have to take some pic's for you too how flash we will be then lol. Um well Kamo Macca's has two weddings during feb, vicki is finally getting hitched lol and Peachey. Both on the same day how random is that so for those of us who got invites we gonna be xtremely busy that day lol. Um Matthew Judkins is the RM of bank st now hes loving being the top dog down there until the whole maggot-gate thing happened long story will have to tell you next time I dont think I have enuf letters left.
Ok well good to hear from you everyone says hi
kiaora my cuzzy ,
its been a long time since i seen you last cuzzy so i hope it is treating you well
a merry xmas and a happy new year
i was talking to the old man the other day and he said you were down in melbourne im visiting those ways in feb so it would be cool to catch up if thats
possible also i was wondering if i could get your phone number just to have a korero about some work i got coming our way am keen to get a bit of advice
wont drag on anymore
lots of love to you and michelle hope to catch up soon
rob h
AARRGGHHH OMG HOW R U????
Hope you are all good, talk soon k
Haven't been here for ages but heard you were coming home for Xmas??
Be cool if you are, have a catch up before I head off on my new adventure
Love you lots XOXOXO
Hy brO, hw uz saw u onLine hehe forT ild pop n 2 say heyy n if i dnt c uz haf a merry berRy xmaS k muj muj lufs mwah xox
Hi cuzin,
Just to let you know we are having a get together Sunday, Cuzin Marlene, Deeann, TA and ther children are poppin in for a visit.
Would be good if we can all catch up
Luv Leah
hya fiddy,
how r uz, hows lyf ova thea,
mahn boring uz r gone hahaha,
hows shells duen, we algud ova hea still da same tho,
just at ards n coles place having a jak on da net,
well ma bro betta love n leave ya's,
much aroha mwahhhh xoxoxoxoxox
Hey cuzzin,
Just a reminder message for you and Michelle,
Ashleighs 21st is next weekend 25th Oct, at, Albion, which is closer to you more than us. I think all the younger ones are doing the Valley nightclub thing afterwards?? Hey thats me as well. Let us know if you's can make it. I'll send my details private.
Got some of the whanau coming over
Catch up soon Leah
hey phill and mitch how uz been? this me jess... me and my boyz are all goodz... add me az a friend
Hey cuzzy we just flew into brissy yesterday keen to catch up bro we in logan. shoot us your digits and we can hook up
Chur