Twilight (Two-Disc Special Edition) | 
| Director: Catherine Hardwicke
Actors: Kristen Stewart, Robert Pattinson
Studio: Summit Entertainment
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Format: AC-3, Color, Dolby, Dubbed, DVD, Subtitled, Widescreen, NTSC
Languages: English (Original Language), English (Unknown), English (Subtitled), Spanish (Subtitled), Spanish (Dubbed)
Rating: PG-13 (Parental Guidance Suggested)
Region: 1
Aspect Ratio: 2.40:1
Number Of Items: 2
Running Time: 122 Minutes
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.3
Dimensions (in): 7.5 x 5.4 x 0.6
MPN: SUMD66109318D
UPC: 025192022272
EAN: 0025192022272
ASIN: B001P5HRMI
Theatrical Release Date: 2008
Release Date: March 21, 2009
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Product Description
AN AVERAGE TEEN GIRL MOVES TO A SMALL TOWN AND FALLS IN LOVE WITH AN EXTRAORDINARY BOY. PUTTING HER LIFE IN DANGER BY IGNITING A FORBIDDEN LOVE AFFAIR BETWEEN A VAMPIRE AND A MORTAL.
Amazon.com
The big-screen adaptation of Twilight, Stephenie Meyer's bestselling vampire romance, is aimed squarely at its key demographic: teen girls whose idea of Prince Charming is a brooding, pale, undead teen who could kill you instantly at any moment. Such a prince is more fascinating than frightening to new girl Bella Swan (Kristen Stewart), who moves to the rainy-gray town of Forks, Wash., to live with her dad (Billy Burke), the local sheriff who's puzzled by a series of "animal attacks." On her first day at school, Bella appears to (visibly) nauseate her lab partner, Edward (Robert Pattinson). Turns out the scent of her blood is this vampire's "brand of heroin," and his struggle not to kill her causes an irresistible pull toward her. Whether he's attracted for the normal reasons or because she smells especially sweet to him is vague in the book and even less clear on-screen; nonetheless, Bella falls hopelessly in love with Edward, which sets her on a dangerous path when a few nomad vampires show up in town, one particularly keen on tracking the human. Directed by Catherine Hardwicke (Thirteen), Twilight is full of funny moments--not all of which are intentional--and the casting, from Stewart to Bella's self-absorbed friend Jessica (Anna Kendrick) is spot-on. The weakest link, unfortunately, is Pattinson. While he certainly looks the part, his Edward could have used an extra injection of testosterone (Pattinson, who is British, used James Dean as a model for his American accent). In scenes where he growls about the temptation to kill those who would harm Bella, or flitting around a forest warning her how dangerous he is, he comes off more like a whimpering puppy than a debonair monster. The good news is, his chemistry with Stewart (particularly in their big kissing scene) is palpable, which, let's face it, is really what matters to Twilight fans most. --Ellen A. Kim
On the DVD
The special features for Twilight kick off with an audio commentary with director Catherine Hardwicke and stars Kristen Stewart and Robert Pattinson. There's some mumbling and groaning from Stewart (one gets the impression that Stewart is quite similar to her reserved character in the film), some standard behind-the-scenes observations from Hardwicke, and a lot of awkward self-deprecating remarks from Pattinson (of their big kiss, he opines: "This is quite difficult 'cause I have a really flat head, and so it's quite difficult to get a correct angle."). What's funny is Pattinson stumping Hardwicke with some basic plot questions, like "Why doesn't James just kill [Bella when she's packing at her house]?" While Hardwicke and Stewart attempt to answer, Pattinson doesn't appear satisfied. The deleted and extended scenes include an additional dream-sequence kiss (rightly cut because it took away from the buildup to their first kiss) and more footage of Victoria (Rachelle Lefevre). The seven-part documentary is a pretty thorough look at the development of the film, including stunts, special effects, and the involvement of author Stephenie Meyer. Another featurette looks at the Comic-Con frenzy; however, it spends no time on how the actors were cast, which would have been fun for fans who did all their own mental casting while reading the books. Also included: three music videos and trailers. --Ellen A. Kim Twilight at Amazon.com
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 Two stars only because it's like a train wreck you can't turn away from... November 19, 2009
HorrorGuy (Riverside, CA United States)
I went to see this movie with my X-GF and she warned me about all the hubbub with the books, the teen crowd and the fact this was not like a regular vampire story. I recall she mentioned something about this being love story first. First off I will watch most any vampire flick, the more action, blood and gore the better.
This is not even a vampire movie at all, just a sappy teen romance flick about two characters that clearly can't seem to breathe without each other. Although, as a capitalist I will have to give props to the author of these books, as she (these books HAVE to have been created and written by a woman) clearly found a huge female teen audience. That being said, it's amazing how you can dangle trash like this in front of kids and they come running to it like moths to a flame.
When I saw this movie and watched the way the two primary characters looked at each other I could not figure out what the deal was. The leading man looked like he had just eaten bad sushi or something and the way the leading lady looked at the guy was nearly as bad. She looked at him like he was last cheeseburger she was going to get the chance to inhale before she took a forced 100 year journey into deep outer space.
So I patiently waited for some fangs, blood, violence or anything that was remotely interesting and juicy but nothing really happened except the two lead actors perpetually looking at and longing for each other (described in the prior paragraph). I almost forgot to mention that there theater was fully loaded with teenage girls who just kept saying things like "there he is" and "om my god he is so beautiful" and "I can't believe how perfect he is" etc...
I gave this movie two stars only for the reason that the experience in going to the movies to see this kooky flick with a bunch of teeny bopping 'Twilighters' just made me appreciate my home vampire movie collection that much more. This movie is good for two things: 1) Watching this will surely remind real vampire movie fans how thankful they are that movies like Horror of Dracula, Blade, Underworld etc... actually got made. I could see how this trash could absolutely supplant real vampire movies just by the sheer box office sensation this whole Twilight craze created. 2) Any bad DVD can serve as a coaster in a pinch.
As for me, I could pick out my 10th favorite Hammer vampire flick made 40 years ago and know that it is a million times better than Twilight.
 Twilight-Blu-ray November 19, 2009
Joyce Wiedemann (Okla.)
Love it, watched it five times already, can't wait until New Moom comes out on Blu-ray.
Twilight November 19, 2009
Deborah Rosentrater (Hemingford, NE United States)
The item was in great shape and I have already watch it several times. Thank you.
just bad November 18, 2009
blunt
0 out of 3 found this review helpful
Bad acting, hollow, stiff leading actors, amateur acting
Bad romance, just bad beyond words
Bad vampire myths
Bad story woven from better stores
Based on a bad body of work
Suggested works in both film and book for both adults and teens
Bram Stoker's Dracula of course, book and movies
I am Legend, Book only
Baltimore
All things Buffy the Vampire Slayer
Ann Rice's body of work, for the most part
Adults who claim to like twilight need to hit this list, honestly. no excuse
Meh... this movie feels hollow November 18, 2009
E. L. White (New England, USA)
3 out of 3 found this review helpful
I got this only knowing that it had something to do with vampires. I'd never heard of the story before, so I had no preconceived notions about it.
Overall, it was "OK". I don't think it deserves the hype it's getting, but it was just entertaining enough to keep my attention through the movie even when I was rolling my eyes left and right.
The female lead is, frankly, annoying. She seems to always be confused or high or something. She's not very bright, either. Half the time she just stares at something and wont talk, the other half she's confused and babbling. The male lead is just... not believable. It's like a male underwear model hopped off a Hanes package and got the role. The plot is incredibly predictable. The typical "forbidden love" of a human and a vampire. Speaking of which, I don't feel like I really believe they are in love. I feel like I'm watching a highschool crush that's blown out of proportion. And why is this person who should have the maturity of a 100+ year old man, in love with this annoying 17 year old girl who has no personality? It just seems silly.
When I try to think of what about this movie was good, I can't really name anything. It was just mildly entertaining somehow.
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