Breaking Dawn Part 1: My Movie Review

Breaking Dawn Part 1 movie was a big hit! The Twi-hards lined up to see this flick, with Edward, Bella, Jacob, and all the other favorites. They had to break it up into two movies, a) for the money, and b) it was a very long book.

I loved it, well i liked it a while lot. I felt that the acting was much better than the first, and second even. The wedding was gorgeous. But I do feel that they "dummied" it down a bit. There was a cameo by the Twilight series author Stephenie Meyer (in the wedding scene) in case you missed it. The honeymoon spot was beautiful. I think they did an OK job of sticking to the book, and I honestly can't wait until the next movie. But, I do like the books better!

If you haven't seen Part 1 yet, make sure to stick around after the credits, there is another scene!

What Should Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn be Rated?

There is a lot of talk about the Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn, and what the rating should be. The novel, Breaking Dawn contains adult content. In my opinion the movie should stay real to the book, thus getting a R rating. If the movie changes, I feel that the older fans, such as the "Twilight moms", myself included, will be greatly disappointed.

It can be argued that the majority of the Twilight Saga fans are young teens, and with an R rating parents will not allow their children to see the film. I beg to differ. I feel parents these days are becoming less restrictive, and if they allowed their children to read the book, they most likely will allow them to view the movie as well.

The decision is still up in the air, however the talk is that it will most likely be PG-13, since the author Stephenie Meyer is advocating it. We will have to use our imaginations for the parts they'll have to leave out.

Some devoted fans have a petition to give Breaking Dawn a R-rating.

Here's an example of their logic:

"We, the undersigned fans of the The Twilight Saga, would like to petition the director of the final chapter in the Saga, Breaking Dawn, to reconsider rating the movie PG-13.It is understood that not only is Breaking Dawn rated R in the book, the director should produce a film that mirrors it's book in original form that is greatly loved by females (and some males) all over the world. Losing major details of the movie will definitely hurt the release of Breaking Dawn and disappoint fans everywhere." (http://www.thepetitionsite.com/1/make-twilight-saga-breaking-dawn-rated-r)

So far they have 1,418 signatures. Sign the petition here.

Twilight Saga Phenomenon, Author on Oprah

Oprah- Friday's live in Chicago. Today, we get to meet Stephenie Meyer. The mastermind behind the Twilight series, the reason we all love vampires and werewolves. Her first and only interview.

Did you know?

• Twilight was on the NY Times bestseller list for 143 weeks
• Twilight movie made $380 mil at the box office

Stephenie Meyer is a 35 year old stay at home. She has 3 boys. She started writing in 2003, after she had an interesting dream. "It was bizarre that I dreamt about vampires" Stephenie told Oprah. This story took her into a "fantasy world". She had never read horror or vampires. She kept her writing private, she didn't even tell her husband.

When she was done, she noticed how long it was. She said her sister pushed her to publish it. She got her self an agent. Ready for this? She got 9 rejections. That didn't stop her. Her stories turned into very successful movies for moms and teens to enjoy everywhere.

Casting

Stephenie thought the hardest role to cast would be Edward. But, when she saw Rob Pattinson, she knew he'd be perfect because "he doesn't look like everyone else" and when he was in his vampire makeup she said "he looked exactly like he(Edward) did in my head." Oprah asked her what Rob is like, and if he smelled good. "Yes he smells good" Stephenie replied with a smile, she also said he's funny, and not like the character Edward at all.

Rob Pattinson is on the cover of Vanity Fair this month.

Jacob She knew it would be a challenge to have the werewolves in the movie, but she said they wound up looking so realistic. "I wanted to cry and jump up and scream" she said. I think she was happy with how it turned out.

She let out a Secret

There was almost another ending for New Moon, but Stephenie's mom said it needs more action, so she introduced the Volturi earlier than she intended.

Bolivar, MO

A middle school filled with Twilight fans, all adorned with New Moon tee's. They have a waiting list of 1000 students waiting for a book (from the Twilight series), but Oprah wouldn't let that predicament go unsolved. Stephenie announced that she will be sending the school 600 copies: all 4 books. That was a really great moment.

After a hug and a Thank You, their interview was over.

New Moon will be in theaters November 20th. Enjoy!