Book-based Movies Review

By powerangers_08@yahoo.com.my

these are based on my favourite films so far..

Twilight

The novel is great, honestly! I couldn't stop reading, I couldn't put down the book. I read it for 6 hours straight and I love the storyline. Its not so heavy, but not that light either. However, I found that most of the Twilight avid readers are girls, naturally, which is a pity. guys would find a thing or two to learn from Edward (how to treat their other half, etc..). Lol.
There are critics, mostly, disappointingly, are negative. But these critics are hardly fair, if you ask me. I mean they hardly ever read the book, and they have the guts to say that it's rubbish. It's infuriating! Why don't you measure your own clothes before you are measuring others', folks. You're embarrassing yourself, you know.
And these are the Twilight Saga; the complete journey of Edward and Bella.

Twilight
New Moon
Eclipse
Breaking Dawn

All right! back to the movie! Hm.. I'll take my hat off for Catherine. She knows just what to put and what to not put into the movie, which scene is the most important and which is not. But I can't say the same for her leading characters and how she made them act. Robert and Kristen are fine actor and actress. Robert as Edward... I mean, i nearly jump when I first found out. I really favor him. But what about those chemistry that you suppose to have when you are acting? Edward and Bella are supposed to be a couple, with such intensity that you even have to look away when they are kissing; because of the love they radiated. But I couldn't feel that when I watched Robert and Kristen on screen. Okay, maybe I'm exaggerated a little bit but just look back through the movie. They both don't act like a couple, but like any normal FRIENDS. Couldn't they at least have some chaste kiss on the forehead or something? Maybe they have a kiss scene (at Bella's room, remember?) but that's just it.
I am, to this day, still disappointed. Its not that hard to put those on screen, right? Other than Bella and Edward, then there's Jacob. Isn't he supposed to be TALL? Like, very tall? Then why's he shorter than Edward? Okay, I may be a little bias here. They couldn't have all the perfection as the book, could they? But there ARE people out there TALL enough to be Jacob. Though I have nothing against Taylor Lautner, honest. I just feel that they should have done something about this matter...
BUT! However disappointed I am, I simply CANNOT wait the second installment: NEW MOON. I hope it's gonna be great! XD


Harry Potter

Ahh... My favourite book of all times... Harry Potter. Of all the 7 books, I never got tired of any of it. Each one of the book, I've read at least 7 times. And still, I want to read more. Like Stephen King used to say, Jo Rowling is a terrific writer. Her writings are fun. She knows exactly when to be funny, when to be serious, and her writings are all true. Not the story, of course! But how each one of the characters dealt themselves. How they are feeling, how they would act under the circumstances. Jo Rowling really deserve all the praising she got.
And these are all her famous Harry Potter franchise. The start of Harry's journey until the end.

Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone
Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secret
Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban
Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire
Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix
Harry Potter and the Half Blood Prince
Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows.

The movies were all established under different directors, we all know that. And I have praise for each of them. They all have brought something new and meaningful to the story and that what makes Harry Potter such an successful franchise. But maybe those new elements what makes me a little disappointed. The location of the castle, Hagrid's hut, The forbidden forest... I love all of them during movie 1 and 2 but in movie 3... Gosh, what have they done? Couldn't they at least retain those settings? I couldn't remember any hills when I watched movie 1 and 2! And any eagle statue, really. This is Hogwarts we're talking about. I know movie 3 is one of the best franchise so far, but still...
Oh, yeah. by the way, I have absolutely NOTHING against ALL of the characters. They are all perfect! They fit the characters in the books perfectly. Though Ron and Hermione didn't seem that worry about Sirius hunting Harry. You didn't see Emma fuss over Daniel's safety or Rupert's freckles paled when they heard the news, do you? (in movie 3)
Oh, gosh... The 6th movie will be coming this July. I can barely contain myself! XD


P/S I Love You

This book is magical, have you noticed? Ahern makes it possible for us to believe that there are true love out there and we can hope for it to occur. It's so fun and sad in the same time. she's amazing.
and have you read her other books? If You Could See Me Now, Thanks For The Memories, etc... Those books are absolutely enthralling and like the other books that I've read, I could not stop reading them.

So naturally, I squealed with delight when I found that they made the P/S I Love You into a movie. I remembered watching it with my friends at the hostel. We could all hardly believe that we can see it on screen since we all adore the book.
But honestly, when the first time I watched it, it was quite boring. I couldn't quite point at where it's supposed to be boring but it is. However, when I watched it again, it was quite great, actually. I cried when I watched the second time, but not on the first. Maybe you need to REALLY watch it to really feel what the characters are all feeling. Like all book-adapted films, there are some alterations of course and this movie have been through A LOT of alterations. But still, it's good.


Eragon

I favor the book, I really do. Though during when Brom and Eragon are on a journey to hunt the killers of Eragon's uncle, I found it quite dreary. The journey covers most of the pages in the book. But IT has its cause and advantages. It helps Eragon to practice and maybe 'grow up' a little bit. I haven't have the second book, by the way. The one entitled Elders. I'm planning on buying it next week! Hehe..
These are Eragon's installment, though it hasn't finished yet. I'll keep my eyes open... xD

Eragon
Elders
Brisingr

The movie have cut most of the part in the book. Though it all falls into place quite satisfyingly. However, because of the cut scenes, Eragon in the movie seems like someone who is... er... Not ready into anything, if you get what i mean. He doesn't seem to grow up as much as the Eragon in the book and there are insecurities; the way he brings himself. Maybe that's what the director wants, but still...
And Brom in the movie seems young enough though in the book he's supposed to be the one supporting white beard. Kind of like Dumbledor, I suppose.
Do you think they'd make Elders into a movie? Because if they do, I'll watch it. Absolutely.


Well, these are the movies that I could find flaws in them because I absolutely love them. And it's also because these movies are adapted from books, which makes it easier to compare. I'll write more reviews soon..

Well, that's that, I guess.
xD