Review: Twilight

I am a Twilight fan, oh let me correct that, I'm an EDWARD CULLEN-of-the-Twilight-movie fan.

I've heard about the movie since second or third quarter of this year. I have also seen its movie posters at Eastwood Cinema for the longest time. But I didn't pay attention then, I thought it was just an ordinary, not to mention, nonsense horror movie. I've even seen so many online social networks that sold "Team Edward" and "Team Jacob" tees. I thought to myself, "Who the h**l was Edward?!"

One time, Jaelette, a good friend, asked me to help her look for the Twilight books for her niece. Apparently at that time (oops until now actually), all NBS, FB, and PB branches did not have stocks, the books were sold out! Luckily she found them at FB in Gateway, Cubao. Then one time, My Love Nald and our Princess Aleks saw a movie where they saw the trailer and they excitedly told me about it. I realized then at that time that it was just to obvious to ignore. Twilight was a must-see movie.

With great anticipation, after my three-day trip to Cebu, My Love, Princess, and I planned to see the movie at the Promenade in Greenhills. First screening hour. With popcorn and drinks in hand, we gobbled and feasted not only on the food but on the movie as well.

We were amazed, enthralled, and left thirsty for more. Oh well, I may just be speaking for myself. But I was so amused that it made me want to own all the four books by Stephenie Meyer ==> Twilight, New Moon, Eclipse, and Breaking Dawn. I want to read all of them. I want to know what will happen next to Edward and Bella's love story. In fact, we went to five bookstores in Greenhills and Robinsons Galleria on a quest to find them. But to no avail. They were all out-of-stock of the Stephenie Meyer books!!!

Anyway, going back to the story, yes, it is actually a love story and not the gory-type of horror movie. It is like the gothic version of Romeo and Juliet. Love that can never be.

It's plot is simplistic but the thought of putting together old-school vampire theories in modern day times, much less in a school setting, with teen characters, and in a love story setting is apt and realistic. Almost anyone may relate to it, and that probably explains the millions of fans, especially girls who have been going ga-ga over Robert Pattinson (Edward Cullen), Kristen Stewart (Isabella Swan), and the rest of the Twilight cast.

Though I felt that the movie could have given more substance on things like explaining more what each of the Cullen family's relationships and powers were, as well as establishing Bella's and Edward's characters. Nevertheless, I must say that with the very few good movies that are released internationally and most especially locally, this one's a hot one and a unique watch!

Right now, I'm awaiting feedback from FB and NBS if my books are already available. I cannot wait.