Twilight - 2 Disc Special Edition [DVD] [2008] | ![Twilight - 2 Disc Special Edition [DVD] [2008]](http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/41fCzcWGCcL._SL160_.jpg) | Director: Catherine Hardwicke
Studio: Contender Entertainment Group
Category: DVD
List Price: £22.99
Buy New: £6.98
as of 22/11/2009 10:22 GMT details
You Save: £16.01 (70%)
New (17) Used (1) from £6.98
Seller: Amazon.co.uk
Rating:  359 reviews
Sales Rank: 14
Format: Anamorphic, PAL
Languages: English (Subtitled), English (Original Language)
Rating: Suitable for 12 years and over
Region: 2
Aspect Ratio: 1.78:1
Number Of Discs: 2
Running Time: 117 Minutes
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.3
Dimensions (in): 7.5 x 5.4 x 0.6
EAN: 5030305512590
ASIN: B001O0DM2S
Theatrical Release Date: 2008
Release Date: April 6, 2009
Shipping: Eligible for FREE Super Saver Shipping
Availability: Usually dispatched within 24 hours
| |
| Similar Items:
| |
| Editorial Reviews:
Amazon.co.uk Review
The big-screen adaptation of emTwilight/em, Stephenie Meyer's bestselling vampire romance, is aimed squarely at its key demographic: teen girls whose idea of Prince Charming is a brooding, pale, undead teen who could kill you instantly at any moment. Such a prince is more fascinating than frightening to new girl Bella Swan (Kristen Stewart), who moves to the rainy-gray town of Forks, Wash., to live with her dad (Billy Burke), the local sheriff who's puzzled by a series of "animal attacks." On her first day at school, Bella appears to (visibly) nauseate her lab partner, Edward (Robert Pattinson). Turns out the scent of her blood is this vampire's "brand of heroin," and his struggle not to kill her causes an irresistible pull toward her. Whether he's attracted for the normal reasons or because she smells especially sweet to him is vague in the book and even less clear on-screen; nonetheless, Bella falls hopelessly in love with Edward, which sets her on a dangerous path when a few nomad vampires show up in town, one particularly keen on tracking the human. Directed by Catherine Hardwicke (Thirteen), Twilight is full of funny moments--not all of which are intentional--and the casting, from Stewart to Bella's self-absorbed friend Jessica (Anna Kendrick) is spot-on. The weakest link, unfortunately, is Pattinson. While he certainly looks the part, his Edward could have used an extra injection of testosterone (Pattinson, who is British, used James Dean as a model for his American accent). In scenes where he growls about the temptation to kill those who would harm Bella, or flitting around a forest warning her how dangerous he is, he comes off more like a whimpering puppy than a debonair monster. The good news is, his chemistry with Stewart (particularly in their big kissing scene) is palpable, which, let's face it, is really what matters to Twilight fans most. --emEllen A. Kim/em
|
| Customer Reviews:
Showing reviews 1-5 of 359
 Twilight the movie, an outsiders perspective February 2, 2009
Anne Quinlan (Ireland)
130 out of 143 found this review helpful
I had never read the Twilight books when I went to see the movie. I vaguely remember the hype of Breaking Dawn's release, but it didn't mean anything to me. I saw the queues for the opening of the film and it meant nothing to me, apart from about 3000 people in Dublin being stupid enough to queue for hours in the rain to see a film.
br /
br /I love vampires and werewolves though, so, at a loose end one weekend, I convinced my boyfriend that it wasnt a horror, and there was nothing else to do. we laughed for about the first hour. it was very funny. But by the middle of the tree top scene I was hooked. we both were.
br /
br /I rushed home and ordered all four books that night. I read the series straight through twice, and dragged my mom to see the film with me. (I'm in my mid 20's, she's considerably older....)I sat, completely unmoving the whole way through the move. it was like I was greeting old friends. once I knew the story, all of the humour went out of the film, and it became totally engrossing. my mom thought so too.
br /
br /lots of little things were changed, obviously. the book is better. obviously. I didnt like Stewert (?) as Bella. she played her as too self assured, too graceful. it wasnt Bella for me. But Pattinson brought Edward to life in a way that was so different. I actually liked him more after seeing the film that in the books.
br /
br /Kellan Lutz is missing the dimples and curls but hes still the same adorable, deep as a puddle Emmet we all love.
br /
br /the film is more of a companion to the book, it makes the scenery solid. I thought that was actually a plus of the movie, I knew what the characters looked like, I was a little fuzzy on what their neighbourhood was like. the film filled that in. when midnight Sun is published the three will stand together to give a 360 view of Bella and the Cullens world.
br /
br /WIll I buy the DVD? yes. WIll I watch it a million times, of course. but I'll read the books one million and one ;)
Emotional and brilliant March 25, 2009
Jeremy Tucker (Warick RI)
8 out of 9 found this review helpful
Just a brilliant and unique film.
br /Yes the book was different, but not better, but all books are different, take Harry Potter, brilliant books and brilliant films.
br /Much is missed from the books in the films but thats film makking. Jaws the book is boring and slow, the film and brilliant music makes jaws a classic.
br /So is Twilight a classic, I think so, its something we will see shown on TV at Christmas by the BBC for a few years and then Channel 4 for 30 years.
br /It nice to see we are still getting some great books written by some very good authors.
It's a grower! March 29, 2009
S. Lowe (Bedfordshire)
8 out of 9 found this review helpful
I have to admit i'm one of those hardcore twilight fans but if you read the books and are disappointed with the movie at all, all i can say is watch it again!! First time i saw it in the cinema i spent the whole time comparing it to the book and ended up going away feeling let down as was inevitable but as days went by i found myself craving to watch it! So second time round it was much better and i appreciated it much more! Also i loved the action sequences and thought the baseball scene and tree scenes were amazing! Check out the soundtrack too, muse are a timeless band and look into the score, i've never heard such beautiful haunting music. The special features look awesome as well so can't wait to check that out! So remember, watch watch watch!
A love story with a twist March 24, 2009
Boof (United Kingdom)
11 out of 13 found this review helpful
I will start by saying that I am far from the "typical" agegroup for the Twilight series (be it book or film) being 37 and married. But do you know what? I LOVED it!!!!! I had seen the books on shelves for months before hand and never once been tempted to pick them up, until the movie came out and I thought I should maybe read the book first. Well, I loved it and I subsequently loved the film too.
br /
br /It is essentially a love story between Bella and Edward. OK, so I may have left school 20 years ago but I still remember those days of secretly watching the boy of my dreams across the classroom, the wonderful blossoming of secret crushes.
br /
br /For lovers of the book, I do think that the film did it justice and was sympathetically made. Definitely worth watching and re-watching. The chemistry between the two lead parts is undeniable and some of the scenes are amazing - the baseball scene was one of my favourties in the book and it transfered really well onto screen too.
br /
br /All in all, a wonderful, feel-good film.
Dangeroulsy Addictive March 2, 2009
Sue
18 out of 22 found this review helpful
As I say, this film is dangeroulsy addictive. Although it has a few faults(the nomad killing scenes) some scenes are actually done better than the book. Its a great film for any female, and being 22 myself i don't just mean any teenage girl. This movie has the perfect man and its very likely that after watching it you will become an obsessed Robert Pattinson stalker and even feel the need to suddenly order Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire. So before you choose to watch this movie, be prepared...
Showing reviews 1-5 of 359
|
|
|
