Twilight: the movie

   

Title:  Twilight   Format:  DVD, Color, Dolby
Actors:  Kristen Stewart, Robert Pattinson, Billy Burke, Sarah Clarke, Matt Bushell   
Screenwriters: Melissa Rosenberg, Stephenie Meyer (book author as well)
ASIN: B003ZKBELG   Running Time:  122 minutes
Studio:  Summit Entertainment, 2010  Rating: PG-13 

Annotation:  
Bella leaves her mother in Phoenix to live with her father in a small and dreary hick town. Assuming her life would be boring and dull, Bella couldn't be more surprised when she meets and falls in love with a vampire.

Screenwriter Information:
Melissa Anne Rosenberg was born August 28, 1962 in Marin County, California. She majored in Dance and Theatre at Bennington College, Vermont, and later graduated with a Master's in Film and Television Producing from University of Southern California's prestigious Peter Stark Program. Melissa currently works as a screenwriter, and has worked in both television and film. She has won a Peabody Award, and has also been nominated for two Emmy Awards and two Writers Guild of America Awards.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Melissa_Rosenberg

Stephenie Meyer nee Morgan was born on December 24, 1973 in Hartford Connecticut. Stephenie graduated from Brigham Young University in Provo, Utah, where she obtained a BA in English. Her Twilight series has sold over 100 million copies all over the world, and has been translated into 37 different languages. The inspiration for Twilight came from a dream. Stephenie is married to Christiiaan, and they have three boys. They currently live in Cave Creek, Arizona. 

http://www.stepheniemeyer.com/bio.html
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Stephenie_Meyer

Plot Summary:

Bella Swan's mother has sent her to live with her father in the small town of Forks, Washington. During her first day at high school, she notices five of the most beautiful teenagers she has ever seen. The Cullens, with perfect features and pale skin, all look somewhat alike. However, they seem like an odd group, sitting together at lunch without ever eating any food. In biology class, Bella takes the last empty seat next to Edward Cullen, who seems frustrated and upset by her presence. Bella is embarrassed and confused by his hostility, but soon forgets the strange interaction due to Edward's absence over the next week.

The next time Bella sees Edward in school, his attitude towards her has surprisingly changed. Soon, Bella finds herself drawn to the reserved but attractive boy. Edward is equally enamored by Bella, and they fall in love. But a human and a vampire being in love will prove to be difficult and dangerous, testing the relationship between Edward and Bella.

Critical Evaluation:

The movie adaptation of Twilight follows the original mesmerizing story line. Written with a female adolescent audience in mind, the story tugs beautifully at the audience's heartstrings. The background scenery of Washington, with its stunning forests and greenery, lend a breathtaking element to the movie. The actors captivate the audience with their passionate emotions and true portrayal of Stephenie Meyer's characters. There is amazing chemistry between the lead actors, Robert Pattinson and Kristen Stewart, adding another dimension to the film. Additionally, the audience is acutely intrigued by trials of the star-crossed lovers, and the intensity of their relationship.

Genre: Videos, Fantasy - Vampires, Romance

Curriculum Ties: N/A

Interest Age:  13+

Challenge Issue:  Supernatural, Sexually explicit
- The book version of Twilight is an award winning book: New York Times Bestseller, Best Books of 2005 by School Library Journal, ALA Top Ten Books for Young Adults, ALA Top Ten Books for Reluctant Readers
- Compilation of teen reviews and the average reader reviews on Amazon.com and Goodreads.com
- Library policy

Why I chose this item: The Twilight book series and movie series are extremely popular among young adults, so I decided this would be a good addition to my collection.

 
Twilight movie trailer