So I have this problem. My friend the Silvery Dude has, with his good lady wife, watched Twilight. I am now under some significant pressure, indeed, I have been dared to do likewise, because:
- it’s Buffy meets the X-Files meets the OC (allegedly)
- it’s a parallel universe of teen angst which must (apparently) be explored
- it’s part of the (and I quote) “new lovey-dovey horror sub genre malarkey”
Now some of these points may be good ones (I love Buffy; I love the X-Files); but some are also bad (I care little for teen angst; I may have riposted that said parallel universe should be plunged into the nearest singularity). Also, as I understand it, these vampires are “sparkly”
There is additional evidence which needs to be take into account:
- I am 47 years old – do I really want to be reminded about being a teenager, albeit one in love with a representative of the undead (which superficially has certain attractions)?
- My favourite vampire film is Near Dark – no sparkles
- I really enjoyed (in a creeped out way) Let the Right One In – definitely no sparkles
- I have avoided reading the books because almost everyone else has been and I am nothing if not perverse
- at the risk of upsetting any 15-year-old girls, Robert Thingy’s eyes are too close together for genuine handsomeness
- I don’t do romance
Am I being unfair? Should I give it a go? Please, please, give me some advice; I promise to abide by the majority decision……..
Bride of the Book God 
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September 9, 2009 at 12:40 pm
Jenny
It is ridiculous . But as long as you are watching it with someone who won’t mind if you giggle at serious parts, I say go for it. Because it is really (unintentionally) funny.
September 10, 2009 at 4:05 pm
Daphne
I actually enjoyed the books a lot (as brain candy) and thought the movie was also fun. It’s not a vampire movie… It’s a teen love story. However, as a teen love story, it’s pretty good. Have some popcorn and watch it with a girl friend. My mom, age 60, enjoyed it.
(don’t EVEN compare it to Buffy or X-Files)
September 12, 2009 at 8:26 pm
Tiina
The movie is ok. It’s not Buffy, that’s for sure (nothing beats Buffy!;)), but it’s ok. Actually I saw it first, then read the books, and maybe even liked the movie better than the books.
Greetings,
Tiina
September 13, 2009 at 8:22 pm
Susan
Sucks. completely. I watched it once with a friend who raved over it, and thought it was awful. Then was forced to watch it when my niece came over with it and requested to watch for the 21st time, and I ended laughing all the way through it, it’s so dreadful! and I completely agree with you on Robert – he’s funny looking! Not handsome at all, certainly not like the heroine’s Dad, who I really liked, or the Indian boy (who thankfully has bigger role in the upcoming film, since someone will undoubtedly force me to watch that one too). I’m with you on Let the Right One In, now that was a horror film! And buffy? Queen of horror/vampire teen angst, my complete favourite…….
See Twilight only if forced to please someone you care about!
September 13, 2009 at 10:00 pm
brideofthebookgod
Jenny – I do like a so-awful-it’s-great movie – have you seen Knowing? definitely falls into that category so that may give me just enough to rationalise watching Twilight
Daphne – brain candy also sounds like a good excuse!
Tiina – OK may also be good enough…
Susan – ah, thought I’d get a response from you!! I trust your judgement as always, but Silvery Dude is a very good friend (though I wouldn’t be watching it with him!) and that’s the only reason I’m even considering this.
Will keep this open for a bit longer but so far its 3 to 1 that I should give it a try.
Lord, what if I like it????
September 14, 2009 at 8:19 am
dude of silver
Very funny…you are just going to have to see it now Bride. What’s the worst that could happen? Plus you could book District 9 as an antidote.
September 14, 2009 at 4:35 pm
brideofthebookgod
Oh Silvery Dudeness, thank you so, so much for getting in touch to (1) remind me that this whole dare thing is all your fault and (2) gloat because you have seen District 9 BEFORE ME!
Harsh words will have to be exchanged at some point (oh wait, did that already….)
September 16, 2009 at 1:49 am
Carl V.
I certainly am not interested in it personally so I’m not sure whether my advice should count for anything. I wasn’t impressed at all by the previews and the books have never struck my fancy.
September 16, 2009 at 3:34 pm
brideofthebookgod
But given our common interests, Carl, that actually says a lot!
October 10, 2009 at 6:08 pm
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