chille on 05-20-2009 12:25 PM
Sounds like they're rushing things
earthbound on 05-20-2009 03:47 PM
Yes, Summit is rushing things with the Twilight Saga, but there is good reason for them to do so. The books attracted a huge tween-girls-and-their-moms audience, but ultimately lack the depth and substance of the Harry Potter books. I think that they are right to cash in on this one while the property is still hot.
Can they rush it without harming it? It seems like they are doing so. Chris Weitz is directing New Moon right nowand while he is in post-production on it, David Slade will be filming the third book. Both of those directors are a major upgrade from Hardwicke (who may just have been unsuited for the material, but did an awful job on Twilight). Weitz has done teens (American Pie) and big budget sci-fi (The Golden Compass- not a great one, I know, but the effects were good and the story was far more complex than he is dealing with on New Moon). Slade has done the teenage girl protagonist thing (Hard Candy) and the vampire thing (30 Days Of Night).
Twilight was amusing in a so-awful-it-is-funny way, but despite that I am still interested in what the next two films will be like. There is potential for vastly improved films. My wife will be watching them non-stop once they hit DVD, so I certainly hope that I am right.
Kirsten S. on 05-22-2009 06:29 AM
humans age...vampires don't. This may be a great reason to rush filming...
Kirsten S. on 05-22-2009 06:30 AM
humans age...vampires don't. This may be a great reason to rush filming...
willsgurl91 on 06-25-2009 11:36 AM
I agree with earthbound. Chris Weitz is faaar better than Hardwicke. First of all, if you've seen the preview, you notice there is actually COLOR in the movie! Twilight was so gray and dull. And I agree about how Weitz has more experience in this area of movie. Teens and effects. Hardwicke seemed clueless, and the fans and viewers noticed.
Also, I've read The Golden Compass, and the movie was pretty close to it. So, for any peole out there who are worried about New Moon and how close The movie will be to the book, I say relax. I think Weitz knows better.
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centaine on 05-20-2009 04:23 AM
I'm so sick of this crap
Nicole R. on 05-20-2009 08:23 AM
If your so sick of it why are you reading the news about it?
GreenBastard on 05-20-2009 03:35 PM
You probably havn't read the books and don't have a vagina.