Showing posts with label Kristen Stewart. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Kristen Stewart. Show all posts

Tuesday, September 11, 2012

Bella cheated on Edward!

I know, I know, I'm late to the party on blogging about the tacky, stupid behavior of Kristen Stewart.

I will call her tacky because it's just ridiculously embarrassing the way she cavorted with a much older, married man with a family. Just, wow.

And I call her stupid because, um, she was shacking up with Rob Pattinson, man-fodder of so many female fantasies. She HAD that, you know? So, yeah, stupid.

I won't call her a slut though, as many others have described her, because I believe in free will, man. She did what she did. It was stupid and tacky sure, but sluttiness is not a label I wish to brand someone with.

May her punishment be waking up to the truth of just how horribly she screwed up. She done peed in her chili.

If this were the world of Twilight though, her punishment might be a little harsher. Pre-Breaking Dawn punishment might go something like this:

*smootch* *smootch*

"Bella?" Edward says her name as a question.

Bella disentangles her limps and her tongue from a much older human man. "Edward! Oh, I didn't see you there. Um, this is Rupert. He is a friend of Charlie's. I was helping him ... with a contact lens. Move along, nothing to see here."

Edward stalks closer. "I call bullshit." Edward reads Rupert's mind. "Yeah, I thought so."

Edward drains Bella and Rupert like a couple of blood flavored Caprisuns.

FIN

Saturday, July 24, 2010

Movie Review for The Twilight Saga: Eclipse

I liked it. A lot. Waaay better than Twilight, and marginally better than New Moon.

If I were to go back and grade the first two movies based on my opinion of them now, just so you can relate my grade for Eclipse in comparison, this is what you'd have:

Twilight: C-
New Moon: B-
Eclipse: B+

Little by little the Twilight Saga movies are growing up. I was ticked when Summit Entertainment fired Catherine Hardwicke. But what do I know? In hind site it really seems like the best idea they had, that is after actually snatching up movie rights to the saga in the first place. Each successive director has added to the series and put a different spin on it all, building on the last directors, well, direction. Hardwicke had the saga's best interest at heart and God love her, really was a fan of the franchise. But her vision of Forks, WA was a little crusty around the edges.

Then comes Chris Weitz, a seemingly odd choice for New Moon. But he brought a sleekness to New Moon that Twilight only aspired to. He made it hip. And he saw fit to trust in Taylor Lautner when he promised to bring the heat and heartbreak to the Jacob Black role. He gave Lautner free reign to smolder shirtless onscreen.

It seems Weitz must have also been as annoyed with Kristen Stewart's clunky and uncomfortable acting as the rest of us. He wisely got her to stop fluttering her eyelashes and stuttering long enough to get whole lines of dialog out at one time without seeming spasmodic. And next to Lautner's stellar turn as Jacob, she was almost... forgivable for sucking next to his superior acting chops. He was so good, he made her better I guess.

Now with Eclipse, David Slade waltzes in and turns the Twilight Saga into a bona-fide Hollywood blockbuster (okay, maybe that's generous). But seriously, Eclipse really has the feel of a stylized big budget production. There was so much going on in the movie that it made me forget the lackluster 'chemistry' between the two leads Stewart and Pattinson (that's right, I said it). Okay, they weren't too bad, I think they must feed off of each others weaknesses, poor things. I think they do better when each is in scenes with stronger actors. Maybe I'm just spoiled by Taylor Lautner's unbelievably big talent.

But overall everyone did a good job, some great. Those worth mentioning are the kid who played Riley, Xavier Samuel. He rocked. And Bryce Dallas Howard filled Rachelle LeFever's shoes nicely as Victoria. I had liked LeFever so well that I didn't want to like 'the new girl' in her role but I give Howard credit for a job well done.

I guess that The Twilight Saga is becoming so good that the Twi-Haters really don't have any reason to complain anymore. Twilight has evolved to the point where it's not just for fangirls anymore.

Friday, December 18, 2009

I had a minute today to wax philosophical...



Since I first saw previews for Twilight something has been nagging at me. I couldn't put my finger on it but I've figured it out. I totally love the look of Rob as Edward. I'm okay with that. And generally speaking, he's a fairly good Edward. And Kristen is um... okay looking as Bella (although this person more closely matches my idea of Bella) and we know I've had issues with Kristen's actual portrayal of how Bella would act/react/move/speak/blink (lol) BUT, my issue is that I never bought into the hype that the chemistry between Rob and Kristen onscreen was so great. I never saw it. I still don't. In my opinion, there isn't that much heat between them. And what's more, there doesn't seem to be any conviction behind what they say to each other. I don't believe them, I suppose is what I'm getting at. They said all the right words at the right times, seemed to understand the import of the words behind the dialog. And yet, there's more to just 'saying' them. I know they are only actors, and not Edward and Bella, but I know there are actors out there somewhere who could have made me yearn, ache and empathize with their plight to be together against all odds. I wanted so badly to feel it. I needed to know that Bella felt she would burst if Edward didn't lean in and kiss her. I wanted my heart beat to quicken when Edward's growing hunger forced him to expel Bella from him ...before he did something he'd regret. I never once got the right feelings while watching B&E interact onscreen. I couldn't tell that it was the end of the world for Bella being separated from Edward for even one day. I know I should have felt that way because that's exactly how I felt when I read the books. I yearned for his return right along with her. I hated the times Bella showed up at school and found that Edward and the rest of the Cullen's weren't there. It depressed me when she'd go home to her room and he wasn't there. When he leaned in for the first time, just to 'try one thing' I thought I'd go mad with want!


I'll admit, the Edward conjured up in our own minds based on the words crafted by Stephenie is a hard act to follow. Same with the addictive, incendiary love and lust between Edward and Bella. There is a perfection of angsty love on those pages that would be near impossible to duplicate. But still, I feel a little slighted that Rob and Kristen didn't come closer. I think there was so much worry about the technicality of getting it right, they over thought it. They being not just the actors, but all involved: director, writers, lighting guy, lol. I think everyone believed that the onscreen Edward and Bella had to embody what made us all fall in love with them in the first place, so much so that they focused on pursuing that perfection and lost what should have felt easy: the natural, undeniable, immediate attraction between the two.

I never once felt watching either movie that these are two people who want more than anything to be together, that they'd rather die than live without each other or that their attraction was so demanding that they had to be touching at all times, that Bella would risk her own death over and over to keep trying to be with him or that Edward would subject himself to constant, torturous pain just to be with her.

I know those are hard things to convey onscreen. But the heart wants what the heart wants. And I know it's not impossible because someone else did it. Taylor Lautner. He made me believe him. He was subtlety heartbroken over and over by Bella's unintentional rejections. His unrequited love was so... delicious. I bought him hook, line and sinker. As Jacob, he became the boy whose sunny disposition wouldn't let him be defeated. He wore his heart on his sleeve valiantly and was the eternal, beautiful best friend. I found him irresistible. Some of you may scoff and accuse me of reacting to his (stunningly) transformed body from that of a boy to a man and while I cannot deny that his physical presence was noteworthy, it's not what I'm proud of here. I'm proud of the fact that Taylor was willing to gruelingly work out to change himself completely. He's committed to being Jacob and it shows, and not just physically. In the last scene of New Moon, when Jacob whispers "Bella", I felt it. In that one word, I knew that he was putting himself out there and not caring who saw (Edward), pleading with her, but still knowing he had lost (the battle but not the war) and was subsequently broken.

My little gripes about things should by no means be considered as admission of any sort of dislike for any of the Twilight movies. I just pointed out something that needles at me. I applaud Rob and Kristen for taking on two of the most beloved characters of the last decade. And here's hoping that next time, they'll get a little closer to that sweet tortured love that haunts my fantasies.

Wednesday, September 16, 2009

I don't think... I've ever anticipated... anything more...
Newest New Moon Trailer


Wednesday, June 10, 2009

Does Rob & Kristen's Kiss Fake Out Suggest Real Life Hanky Panky??

Here's a shot of Rob and Kristen teasing the audience as they accept the MTV award for Best Kiss. Rob and Kristen have stated before that they are just friends. Was the playful flirting really put on for our benefit then?

I wouldn't normally give it a second thought, but I stumbled across this article that suggests there is more going on between these two than they let on.

They are still denying any love connection. And to them I have to point out some pretty damning evidence to the contrary (assuming the article is true and not just hearsay):

1. Rob and Kristen went out to eat after the MTV awards ceremony and held hands throughout dinner. Ah... yeah. I always hold hands with my coworkers at dinner.

2. Kristen's boyfriend of 4 years actor Michael Arangano has been seen less and less but she swears things are still hunky dorey. Makes sense. Because no actors ever dump there steady dates and start seeing their current costars after becoming uber famous.

3. And I give you the final exhibit: The article states that Rob has been obsessed with Kristen for quite some time. Let me just add this: Of course it's plausible that any girl with a pulse would give the physical personification of EDWARD CULLEN the brush off. Sure. Right.

In summation, it is highly likely that the evidence presented before you negates any attempts on the parts of one Robert Pattinson and one Kristen Stewart to convince this audience that no hanky panky is going on.

And to that I say...

LUCKY GIRL!

Tuesday, June 2, 2009

More New Moon Set Photos

Images courtesy of the Twilight Sweden website. And boy, what images they are! These are high quality, very large photos. Click on them to really appreciate them in their full-sized glory. These pics are so tight that you can almost see the edge of Dr. Cullen's wig! They're good enough to use as desktop backgrounds or to manipulate in PhotoShop to create your very own personalized wallpaper!

I saved the best one for last. It's Jacob. Shirtless. Wet. In the rain.

'Nuff said.





Monday, June 1, 2009

Okay, about that New Moon Trailer...

Alright, Twilighters, help me out here. I want soooo much to love this movie. I plan on loving it even if I have to totally ignore the analytical and logical part of my brain. But for now, I'm going to go to the truth zone and give you the 411 on that New Moon trailer.

First off, I'm going to tell you what was awesome about it, starting with the very best thing.

1. Edi Gathegi as Laurent was the only 100% believable thing about the clip. His accent, eyes, mannerisms and ACTING were spot on. He was truly menacing, but graceful about it. Too bad we all know he won't be in New Moon for long.

2. Edward's face. Edward's face was beautiful, as always. Although he looked a little constipated. I understand that he's conflicted and all that, but anguish looks different than mopey melancholy.

3. Taylor Lautner's bare chest. Honestly, you know you've been waiting for it. And it's definitely worth the wait. I think Jacob running around half naked is one of the movie's most guarded secrets. It's been really hard to find set photos of Taylor Lautner, let alone any of him showing skin.

Other than those three things, I'm not too impressed with the trailer. (Don't pummel me with rotten fruit! 'Truth Zone' people!) It seemed kind of silly. Maybe it's the trailer editor's fault that the trailer was less than stellar. Everyone in the clip seemed too serious. This is a teen romance, people. It looks so painful being in love with the most beautiful man in the world!

I know that Bella and Edward are frequently tormented, but I just never got the idea that all the dialog would be spoken in such a dramatically hopeless way. When Bella asked Edward to kiss her for her birthday, I imagined she'd ask with cautious abandon, all breathless and fearful. In general, every one's lines were maudlin, even thought it would have been way more appropriate if they would've been delivered with intensity. Like when Bella said she had a paper cut. True, paper cuts suck, but they don't make you all serious-faced and introspective. After all, it is just a paper cut.

And lastly, let me address the Jacob/werewolf morph scene. It started out good. I LOVED when Jacob took off running and morphed mid-jump. Super cool. But, the sound that happened at the point of change was sort of comical and THEN the site of that big 'enchanted forest' looking puppy was enough to elicit a giggle from this Twilighter. He sure wasn't scary! He should've been scary because he was scary in the book until Bella got to know him.

Maybe the lackluster trailer isn't an accurate example of how the whole movie will be. And even if it is, we as dutiful fans will just have to use our imaginations.

Friday, May 29, 2009

New Moon Official Trailer Premiere - MTV Movie Awards

This Sunday at 9 pm the MTV Movie Awards will air on MTV. I'm not sure exactly what time the trailer will premiere but sometime after 9 pm and before 10:45 pm. AND it will be introduced by the cast of New Moon. So, try not to miss that Twilighters!

I'm not a big fan of movie award shows but I was already toying with the idea of watching this one because it's being hosted by the effervescent Andy Samberg (I'm in love with Andy and his The Lonely Island cohorts Akiva Schaffer and Jorma Taccone). After reading that the cast of New Moon will premiere the New Moon trailer, it's a done deal. I'm going to have to watch now.

If you happen to miss the awards show, the New Moon trailer will air online at 10:45 pm Sunday night. Watch it in HD on myspace here. Or come on back to this blog to view it! The 'Count Down to New Moon' app on this blog's sidebar will simultaneously air the trailer.

It's coming Twilighters, slowly but surely!

Thursday, May 21, 2009

New Moon Poster!!

Yay! Here's the real deal folks. Hopefully more to follow. In a very prophetic scene, you see the turmoil of what's to come.

I for one, can't wait.

Click for full size

Friday, April 3, 2009

First New Moon Poster a Fake? Who Cares, it's Rob!

Don't know if this is real or not, but some sources are saying this is a preliminary poster put out by Summit Entertainment for New Moon. People who think it's a fake are saying that Edward would never go bare chested like in this poster. But I say he would (and does) when he very nearly walks into the center square to reveal himself in Italy.
This poster looks to me like it would be a scene from that part of the story, when Rob is in a shadowed alley in Volterra waiting to step out into the sunlight at 'high noon'.
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Also read that Kristen Stewart stated in a recent interview that Summit Entertainment is planning to go ahead with film Breaking Dawn, as long as interest in the franchise remains.

Seems like a given.

Saturday, December 6, 2008

Twilight Revisited, a Success!

Peggy and I went to see Twilight again last night. We met for dinner first and discussed in detail our thoughts on the books. I was on cloud nine, no kidding. Someone in the flesh to discuss Twilight and all those wonderful, magical characters with! My only complaint is that the evening went by too fast. Before we knew it, it was time to head over to the theater. My ardour for everything Twilight had settled somewhat, which is a good thing (because it's exhausting being obsessed with something all the time). Yes Twilight and Edward and Jacob are still some of my very favorite things, but daydreaming about them had become secondary to ...living!

As tempted as I am to pick up Twilight and start rereading the saga, I will refrain. Because after seeing the movie again, I feel myself getting pulled right back into the obsession. And if I allow myself to get Twilight out and read it, there will be no looking back. I'll succumb to the magical draw of Forks, Bella, Jacob ...and Edward. Ah, Edward!

Peggy and I went into the second viewing of Twilight with different perspectives. She had seen it the first time with no prior knowledge of the story (more or less). She hadn't read the saga. I think that would've been a cool thing, to have seen the movie before reading the books. I had of course read them (a few times) but they weren't extremely fresh in my mind. That was on purpose, I tried to remove myself from the story so I could have a fresh perspective. It was hard to do the first time I saw the movie. I couldn't make my mind focus on the actual movie. Instead I just noticed what was different from the book, what was the same, and especially how the movie felt like a 'cliff notes' version of the book. The scenes seemed choppy to me.

Last night however, it had been even longer since I'd read the book and I'd already seen the movie so it was a lot easier for me to just go and focus on enjoying the movie itself. I loved it even more the second time! I did not get the sense of a choppy cliff notes version again. The movie flowed and the story seemed consistent and smooth. I'm not exaggerating! The excitement of being in an over crowded theater at the midnight viewing was gone as well. That was great and totally added to the experience the first time but had been maybe a little distracting from really seeing and enjoying the movie itself. My heart still raced with Edward's first grand appearance onscreen, it was all very satisfying. And the things that bothered me the first time didn't so much this time. My only complaint remains (and was even more heightened this time) Kristen Stewart's portrayal of Bella. Hopefully she will tone down the drama and play up Bella's 'goofy in love in the face of danger' attitude for New Moon.
*NEW MOON SPOILER COMMENT BELOW*
Of course, Kristen Stewart may be able to do a really good job in New Moon simply because if you've ever watched anything she's in, including Twilight, you'll notice that she always seems to have pessimistic overtones to her character portrayals. She's very low key; a downer, if you will. And so, since Edward breaks Bella's heart and leaves her in New Moon, Kristen's melodramatic portrayal may actually synch with Bella's frame of mind in New Moon. But I still think she got Bella wrong in Twilight. If you pay close attention (or even if you try to ignore it) you will notice how Kristen almost never delivers any of Bella's lines without stuttering through them (although intentionally) or rolling her eyes dramatically ...and I also have to mention this annoying little head shake thing she does. I'd say 70% of the time she is talking, she minutely shakes her head from side to side. Was this for added emphasis on the import of the words she is speaking? I would bet so. It doesn't help and hopefully someone will point it out to Kristen before filming of New Moon starts.

Filming of New Moon! Yay! In case you didn't notice, I'm changing direction here, readers. I didn't intend on ragging on Kristen Stewart today. My intent was to tell you how much I really enjoyed myself last night, and I DID. 100%! I very often digress, of which you all are aware. I will do some research and let you know just when filming will begin! Now, back to my night with Peggy.

After Peggy saw Twilight the first time, she went home and ordered the whole saga online.(Another Twilighter convert!) And she's read all but Breaking Dawn. Going into the theater last night she'd become a savvy Twilight lover. Her perspective had changed majorly. She was way more excited this time. Now that she knows the details of the story, she was chomping at the bit to see the movie again. And she loved it even more! It was great!

So I'd say our evening was a great success. I told her last night and I'll say it again: Peggy if you want to go back, just give me a holler! I'll be there in a second :D

Friday, November 21, 2008

Twilight MOVIE REVIEW!!


My friends and I arrived at the movie theater at 11 pm last night, giving us an hour to get inside and claim our seats.

The parking lot was full.

We got inside the mall and there was a line outside the theater doors that span halfway through the mall. There were 200 or 300 people in the presale ticket line. (Sorry, no pictures allowed or I'd have gotten some). Luckily the theater staff had prepared and the line moved quickly.

There was a 30 minute wait for the concession stand. Inside each theater 2 or 3 ushers worked together to seat everyone. Kudos to the staff for their efforts. They really kept everything efficient, insuring everyone got a seat and got seated together.

There was a happy buzz in the theater and that hour passed quickly. Finally when the Summit Entertainment logo came onto the screen there were a few "Shhh!"s and then people clapped as the movie started. We all watched quietly and anxiously. My heart was literally racing.

...Then Edward made his on screen debut and everyone clapped. It was so much fun to share this special midnight showing with others who love the Saga as much as I do.

After that it was quiet except for lots of giggles (when Edward was onscreen) interspersed with 'ooohs' and 'ahhh's. And a couple of "I love you, Edward!!"s. It was a surreal experience.

Twilight was made on a small budget because Summit Entertainment took a chance. They saw making Twilight as a possible risk. Little did they know how very devoted the fans are. They took the chance because they wanted Twilight to succeed and had no idea if it would. They stayed true to Stephenie Meyer's vision and so, they deserve for it to succeed. And succeed it will. If Twilight lacks anything it's because production was strapped for cash. You can be assured though that New Moon won't be. When the money is counted after this opening weekend, there will be no doubt about the rest of the Saga being made into movies. Summit will be able to throw hoards of cash at the remaining three.

Now, on to the action! I am going to give you my opinions and conjectures. But I am going to try very hard to not reveal anything that would spoil the experience for those who haven't seen it yet.

This movie was good. Catherine Hardwicke is a fan of the saga and you can tell because she did a phenomenal job making Twilight. The movie has the feel of a stage production. It didn't feel like a big Hollywood movie. It had an aura of realism, it was kind of 'gritty'. The acting was good with a shining performance by Billy Burke as Charlie Swan. He's obviously an acting veteran, very natural and charming. Kristen Stewart (Bella Swan) gave an okay performance, over embellishing at times. Robert Pattinson (Edward Cullen) was wonderful, if at times awkward (intentional? Maybe). Peter Facinelli (Dr. Carlisle Cullen) did a very good job. For me he was not physically what I imagined for Dr. Cullen. But his acting was convincing and I found I believed him as the good doc very soon into it. Taylor Lautner was surprisingly believable as Jacob Black. For those of you who read my previous post, you'll know I was not in favor of Lautner playing Jacob (my Jacob!). Also I have to mention that still photos do not do Jackson Rathbone (Jasper Cullen) justice. He truly is a strikingly beautiful individual and pulls off Jasper wonderfully. He was intimidating and alluring. All the other actors I've not mentioned by name were fine, but I do not want to run on about every single performance. Just believe that no one sucked!

My favorite scene in the movie was the baseball scene. It was exciting and fun. It also did a great job of familiarizing the audience with the Cullen family. You should know that my favorite scene in the book is the meadow scene. The reason it wasn't my favorite scene in the movie is because, well, it really didn't exist. It was kind of represented but I'm disappointed that more emphasis wasn't put on it because it's a pivotal point in the book. The movie's 'meadow' scene happened quickly and like, right behind the Forks High School (???). That ruined the 'enchanted private Edward place' feel for me. I guess he did take her up the mountain first but it just didn't feel right. I have to mention the 'sparkly Edward' scene. When he stepped into the sun with his shirt open, he looked exactly how I'd imagined. His skin looked like diamond encrusted vinyl. He didn't refract rainbows of light though, but that's ok. And I'm surprised and completely happy that they opted not to wax Robert Pattinson's chest for the scene! Although I doubt many teen Twilighters will feel the same.

I also enjoyed the heated first kiss scene between Bella and Edward (duh). Although, the danger of being that close to Edward didn't translate well, which subtracted slightly from the intensity. It could've been done a little better. Even so, Kristen Stewart and Robert Pattinson's on screen chemistry was palpable. Every scene was great, don't get me wrong. I'm just keeping it real :) You'll love every minute of it! I just wanted to point out some ups and downs so you'll know what to expect.

The scenery was breathtaking. Rainy spanses of woods and mountain ranges and stormy seas abound. I had to mention that because like I've said in the past, the surly climate of Forks, WA was every bit as prominent a character as the humans were.

Now I'm going to give you the 411 for the overall feel and intentions of Twilight the movie. There is some incongruity to the scenes and some things completely changed. But not enough to detract from the quality of the story. A lot of scenes felt rushed. I think it was like that so Catherine Hardwicke could get as many things from the book into the movie as possible. It kind of feels like a Cliff's Notes version of a much longer movie. Things that were revealed slowly over time in the book had to be hurried to be succinct. Otherwise, the movie would have been three or four hours long. Which, lets face it, would have been absolutely wonderful for all of us but impossible on the budget of $40 million. You have to overlook that and enjoy the movie for what it is: the physical incarnation of our beloved, special world created by Stephenie Meyer. Who by the way shows up briefly in one scene, so keep your eyes peeled!

In conclusion, Twilight is a great movie that lives up to my expectations. And my recommendation is that if you've enjoyed the books, any of the hype surrounding the movie or anything remotely connected to the Twilight Saga, do not deprive yourself of the opportunity to get out there and be a part of something big and special. Go! Revel in the camaraderie surrounding the release of the biggest thing since Harry Potter. Be a part of it! Do us Twilighters/Twi-Hards proud! I'm really glad I did.

My movie rating for Twilight as a Twilight fan: A+
My movie rating for Twilight as a discernible movie goer: A

Thursday, October 16, 2008

Kristen Stewart as Bella

I liked the choice of Kristen Stewart as Bella right off the bat. Of course, there are a few minor things that don't sync up perfectly between actress and character but lets face it, you ain't gonna get exactly what you want. Not gonna happen. Everyone who read Twilight created a different mental image of all the characters, woods, beaches, stores, schools, houses, etc.

When I saw the movie set of Bella's bedroom, I thought 'Man, that sure is a LOT smaller than I imagined that room.." So you see, not every detail is going to match up to that wonderful, rainy place you've created in your head.

Here's what I like about Kristen Stewart as Bella:

1. She is plucky. She seems upbeat and approachable, just like she seems in the books.

2. She physically resembles my idea of Bella. Her face is at times strikingly beautiful, but in a 'real girl' kind of way. Like I could imagine passing someone who looks like her on the street. Also, at times, like in the Twilight teaser poster below, she looks so young and vulnerable. Here she has a very soft look about her, and if you remember, Bella was described that way. This is an important feature since Bella is basically a child in comparison to centuries old vampires. I think it adds to the hotness of their relationship that Edward is so very worldly next to Bella.


3. Kristen Stewart has a down to earth appeal. I can imagine her pulling off clumsy and being easily flustered by Edward's crazy-hot amber stare (who wouldn't be?).
All in all, I couldn't imagine a better fit for Bella than Kristen Stewart. I also like that I hadn't heard of her before this movie. I know she's been in some other movies but she's relatively unknown. I think it would've been distracting to have a big name person starring as Bella. It would've somehow pulled me out of the realism while watching the movie. Somewhere in my head I would always be conscious of the fact that I was watching *insert name of ridiculously popular starlet here*. With Kristen, I can totally believe it's Bella up there. Same goes for most of the rest of the cast as well.
The only thing about Kristen that didn't jive with my image of Bella was how she delivers her lines. I mention this because it's distracting. I watched the official trailer release and I noticed how very serious Bella is all the time. I gotta tell you, I know that Edward is a torn and tortured soul and that's all well and good because we love EVERYTHING about him, but I never got that feeling from Bella. I know she is very mature and responsible for her age (her Mom called her a middle aged teenager) BUT I still never got the impression that she was so grave when talking to anyone, especially Edward. I just thought she would sound more goofy and smart at the same time. Not like she's delivering a eulogy all the time. By the way, here's the trailer I was talking about.
TWILIGHT TRAILER:


Well, however Bella sounds or her bedroom looks in the trailer, I want you to know that I will fall madly in love with everything about this movie, even the stuff that seems a little off in comparison to the Forks in my mind.