I don't really have time to watch movies, but I wish I did because I absolutely love films. The last movie I watched, which I am too embarrassed to say was Twilight. I guess that is not a looong time ago, but it sure feels like it.
There are many features of this movie that I liked, but I was kind of disappointed it didn't do justice to all the hype it caused. I have never read the books, but I was still disappointed.
Overall, the film was entertaining and it had a good plot, so I would imagine if I had time, I would enjoy reading the books. Elements of good filmmaking can really inspire anyone to write evocative nonfiction prose. However, Twilight is far from being nonfiction; it still motivates someone to write anything because one's imagination expands after watching an artful and inspiring movie about a friendly vampire who falls in love with a teenage girl.
I guess what I am trying to say is the sky is the limit with this movie because when I first watched it, I was amazed at how different the plot was from all the vampire movies. It inspires me to write about the normal things in life and make it extraordinary. I love writing, so when an opportunity comes up I jot notes down to write about it later. Watching the great features of Twilight such as its creative plot or simplistic, yet engaging setting can help me just write about whatever comes to mind from my past, my family's, or a friend's past. Onscreen, the teenage girl moves in with her lonely father while her mother lives with her new man. Good filmmaking provides background, and that is what Twilight does. He gives us a background of the family, which stimulates the viewers' mind allowing them to relate.
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Hi Reata,
ReplyDeleteWell, I didn't get a chance to see Twilight or read the books. But i can imagine that the movie is filled with lots of suspense being that the main guy is a vampire. I think that if I had the time I would have read the books but then the movie might have been a let down as you say you where disappointed and hadn't read the books either.Overall you gave a very good description of the movie and how writing non-fiction prose is sort of tweaking the truth, but only a little. Can't wait to read more.
Hi,
ReplyDeleteMy name is Mercedes. I want to start off by saying that I too saw twilight and I am so sad that you were disappointed. I loved that movie and annoyed my boyfriend to know end by quoting the vampire. “Bella you are my life” I would say that over and over he would just roll his eyes at me though. I agree with you, this movie takes a simple plot and gives it an extraordinary appeal. I like how you describe the movie as motivation for you to write. The way a movie or simple things around you can inspire you to jot things down for future writings; I only wish I loved writing that way.