last night i saw the second film in the Twilight saga.
"New Moon"
once the film was completed 2 hours and 10 minutes later (oy!) these were the thoughts running through my head:
(twilight fans proceed with caution...)
1. Everything that comes out of Edward's mouth could be considered...girl porn.
"Bella, you are my life now."
"I can't imagine living in a world in which you don't exist."
you get the picture.
i wonder how R-Patz feels about the fact that his lines consist of ONLY crap like this...it's as if his only purpose in the entire film is to make Bella feel as if she is the ONLY girl that has ever existed. ever. anywhere. in the entire world.
it's a slight insult to my standards as a woman...if some guy started feeding me this crap...i'd have to question his sanity...and intentions.
and belive me. i'm a lover in every sense of the word.
but this is just too much.
it's over the top.
2. The influence this movie will have on the mindsets of young girls truly concerns me.
yes. i know. it's a movie.
but tell that to the 14 year old who's myspace headline is something along the lines of
"looking for my edward"
the most upsetting (and i use this term a bit lightly) montage is one of Kristen Stewart (more on THIS girl later) sitting in a chair in her room looking like death for MONTHS after edward has essentially "broken up" with her.
she doesn't spend time with any of her friends.
she doesn't talk to her dad.
she does nothing.
but think. of the pale. sparkling guy who "left" her for good.
now. having lived 22 years on this earth i've been fortunate enough to learn the lesson that i don't need to be in a relationship.
i don't need another person to define me.
i'm totally. and completely fine on my own.
i greatly enjoy finding someone special. and sharing my time with someone.
and i know that one day...i'll have a great counterpart to take on the world with...
but i do not NEED it at this point in my life when i am surrounded by wonderful friends, family, and witty boys who make me smile :-)
but how are you going to explain that to the young girls who have never experienced a breakup of any kind before...go to twilight...and see miss Stewart's life unravel after her boyfriend leaves her?
hmmm?
i repeat. i know it's a movie.
but let's also be honest. this movie is a g-d damn CULT sensation. the amount of young girls seeing this movie is unreal.
we are influenced by the world around us.
the movies we watch.
the music we listen to.
the celebrities we "idolize"
i'm just sayin.
3. Kristen Stewart. The definition of underwhelming.
this one is pretty self explanatory.
the girl's acting style consists of biting her lip. and playing with her hair. while looking confused.
ALL THE TIME.
as a young actress myself, it's rather frustrating to watch a young lady who (i hope) is capable of far greater than she showcases, work consistently.
she teaches you how to act by showing what NOT to do.
and the thing is.
i don't want either guy to end up with her. i think jacob is so damn adorable it's a little embarrassing to admit, and edward is alright too.
but i don't see why they love bella so much.
4. Congratulations Taylor Lautner for showing what it's like to WORK for your craft.
as most know.
Taylor Lautner plays the role of Jacob.
he was in jeopardy of losing his role after the first film because he was not "buff" enough.
this kid. made it his MISSION to keep his part.
after the filming of the first film he put on over 25 pounds of muscle for this damn thing
(yes i googled that. i definitely didn't KNOW this fact)
and his hard work shows.
not in a creepy way.
in an, honest to god, this kid worked his little butt off kinda way.
he looked great.
and made the film tolerable for a girl who greatly disliked the first movie because he can ACT.
don't believe me?
take a looksie for yourself....
do i sound like a nerd yet?
cuz i think i do.
oh well.
