Edward Edward, blah blah blah...(to quote Sheena). I read the books. I really enjoyed them, too. Actually...I enjoyed the first book, the second half of the second book, and the third book. In my opinion, the fourth could have gone unwritten. Maybe it was the hype that spoiled it for me. I was totally disappointed. I read The Host a few months ago, and really enjoyed it....which was surprising since I don't usually enjoy anything that comes close to being categorized as science fiction. I thought Stephanie Meyer's writing was better than what I saw in the Twilight series, and I found that the book made me think a little more. I just couldn't relate to Bella in Twilight in any way. All the answers to her difficult situations that she struggled over and whined about for chapters on end seemed to have simple solutions in my head. I just don't "get" her character I guess. The Host actually made me think a little about what I might do if placed in the same situations as the main character. It was still nice, light, leisurely reading that could be enjoyed with kids running around the room, but the plot still brought on a good ethics battle of right vs. wrong in my thoughts as I read. Thumbs up for The Host.Ok...back to the reason for the post. Walmart has a Saturday Morning Meeting once a month and a majority of the home office employees (aside from those lucky ducks in the ISD bldg) are required to attend. This month's special guest?
Robert Patton aka Edward from the Twilight Movie.
What's that? You don't recognize him? Oh wait...it may be because that'sRobert Smith from The Cure.
As my cousin, Becky has already pointed out...they might as well be the same thing. Let's compare, shall we?Robert vs. Robert
Ok, so far we have big, stringy over-moussed-just-been-electrocuted hairstyles.Post-Missile-Pop red lips.
Powder white skin.
Professionally "Man-Scaped" furrowed eyebrows.
British Accents.
Plays musical instrument beneath foggy fluorescent "mood lighting".
Honestly, wouldn't you be frightened if EITHER of these guys was sneaking through the bedroom window of your 17 yr old daughter in the middle of the night just to "watch her sleep"?
So now it's confession time.
HOW MUCH LETTUCE has the Twilight movie grossed so far? I know that most people enjoyed it more than I did...meaning they enjoyed it. But how many of you out there have gone to this movie MORE THAN ONCE? I've heard from several reliable sources that it really IS better the second time, without the audience of crying teenagers and menopausal woman wearing "Marry Me Edward" or "Team Jacob" shirts...but I just can't do it. I can't go see it a second time. I feel like Malco theatre still owes me 9 bucks from the first time I saw it.
I really just want to know how such a low budget film became a blockbuster. When it JUST didn't seem all that great if you ask me. It's ok if you liked it.
No need to explain your reasons for going... I ain't judging...
BWAAAA HaAAA-HAAA!...I'm sorry, is this your first visit to my blog?
OF COURSE I AM JUDGING...
But I still wanna know.I'll post a bloggy-prize for the person who went most.
You know who you are.
Gimme a number.
How many times?
Fess up, y'alls.
It The Cure ever shows up to perform at a WalMart Saturday Morning Meeting. I will get a sitter, brave the crowds, wear my 10 year old ratty, silk-screened t-shirt, and scream like a star-crazed 15 year old girl.
Until then... the comparisons will continue:
Edward vs Edward.
19 comments:
you are hilarious!
I only went once... I'm definitely not the winner of this one.
You're so gorgeous, I'll do anything! Kiss you from your feet to where your head begins!
Twice. I thought it was well done for a low budget film and I enjoyed laughing at all the incorrect places. My sis and I watched Harry Potter to compare Robert Pattinson's acting - it's pretty much the same. Not great, but he some how carries off the "I'm good looking, smart, and mature" vibe pretty well.
I, too, enjoyed the Host more than Twilight. I related to Bella quite a bit, but the Host was more thought provoking and dealt with more adult issues.
And be honest, you know Robert Pattinson is faaar more clean (I highly doubt he pours beer on his head to get his wild hair) and can carry a tune far better than Robert Smith.
I don't even care if you judge me. I've seen it 3 times in the theater (1 of those was the $1 Theater, and my friend and I laughed at all the most inappropriate moments, which makes it more fun) and it gets better every time. Especially when you have been listening to the soundtrack in your car for a couple weeks. I'm SO buying the DVD. I loved The Host too. I do NOT own a Team Edward tee shirt.
I went to the movie with my middle-aged mother who loved it so much, I think she cried. I, on the other hand, didn’t hate it (judge away!), but only saw it the one time.
I do think the Robert Pattinson guy is so lovely, I may just bust out a fit of giggles if I met him. No small feat, since I am in the autumn of my twenties and haven’t giggled in a good ten years.
Angela (suzy's friend)
Okay... judge away. I went the afternoon of opening day (took off work early to see with my sis), saw it with Chris, Shelly, Sarah and Geno opening night, and saw it AGAIN with another friend all in the theatre. I also watched it several times on-line on an illigal "movies currently in the theatre" web site. I know, I know pathetic. lol
BTW my Twilight obsession isn't NEARLY bad as my Potter one. For the last Potter I saw the mid-night show opening day like 4 times more opening weekend AND I drove to Tulsa to watch it in 3D at the IMAX! LOL In fact, for 2 different Potter movies we drove to Tulsa to see it on the IMAX screen. Now THAT is sad! lol
Natalie - pretty sure I don't know you, but you're a gal after my own heart :) I'm w/ ya - the hubs threw away my copy of the soundtrack, he was so sick of it
LOL Kristin! My kids scream "AGAIN AGAIN" everytime track 1 ends. They love their Supermassive Black Hole!
After a huge disappointment in a claustrophobic theater on opening night, I ventured to see it again about two months later - BY MYSELF. I liked it more the second time and noticed details I hadn't the first. And I found that I really dug the music more in the movie, now that I have the soundtrack memorized. There are two songs on that soundtrack that I have on my running mix that are awesome!
I really had no plans to see it again in the theater, but my husband really wanted to know what they hype was all about, and so there went #3. I liked a little bit more this time, too. But, Malco doesn't owe me $27, because I'm still not done watching the movie. That's why a one-time DVD purchase makes sense. I AM going to buy the DVD because I know it's a cult classic that I'll watch again over time, just like I do The Princess Bride, Sleepless in Seattle, The Runaway Bride, and Steel Magnolias.
AND I know you well enough to know that's it REALLY just about the 9 dollars and you are SO gonna borrow my DVD to watch it again for free! In fact, I have a feeling that if we do a girls night soon we will be watching it, since it comes out in <2 weeks. But don't worry, I won't judge!
oh it's TOTALLY about the 9 bucks! I'll give it a shot at home, where I can laugh out loud without hurting people's feelings.
i did see this movie, but i'm not sure it counts... it was a bootleg (like, the kind someone just filmed with a camcorder in the theatre) AND it was dubbed into spanish.
i'll probably re-watch it sometime back in the states, just to see how it's actually supposed to look/sound!
I haven't seen it at all...I think that deserves some kind of prize! :o)
Kristie liked it, but I am totally on board with the comparisons you drew. Ok, now for cure nerd trivia.... Did you know Edward Scissorhands look was partly inspired by Robert Smith? Apparently Tim burton was/ is a huge fan.
Anyway, I say this new dude is a lot closer to Derek Zoolander than the other two.... in every way.
Now, on to more important things. Mail me The Joshua Tree first chance you get.
Ha ha ha! You seriously crack me up girl! I saw the movie only b/c I was tricked into going and went screaming and scratching everyone as they drug me in. I hadn't read the books and went to a GNO (supposed to be dinner only) so I stupidly car-pooled only to find myself at the dang darn over rated movie! I was NOT happy! That being said, it wasn't that painful. However, I hadn't read the books and also didn't have high expectations ;)
LOL! I agree, loved the books, didn't care for the movie. I'm reading "The Host" right now, but I'm having a hard time getting into it. I just haven't been finding the time I think is my problem. But now I will per your suggestion! :)
Wow you have alot of reaction to this. I am too tired to read them all. I for some reason really like the books and thought the movie was medeocre, however that didn't keep me from seeing it 4 times. I know I am lame, it really is better the 2nd time. You just have to look past the weird glittery skin, and fast forwarding to make them run. The special effects were aweful. I hope the new director can do better on New Moon. I have high hopes him. In the mean time go to Red Box on saturday and rent it for a buck, give it another try. and laugh all you want it is funny that it is so bad. And yet I still watch it and that must mean I like it.
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