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Twilight
2008 122 min United Kingdom, United States of America PG-13 12+
★5.9
Fantasy, Drama, Romance
Director: Catherine Hardwicke
🎭 Based on
«Twilight»
byStephenie Meyer
Trailers
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Description
When Bella Swan moves to a small town in the Pacific Northwest, she falls in love with Edward Cullen, a mysterious classmate who reveals himself to be a 108-year-old vampire. Despite Edward's repeated cautions, Bella can't stay away from him, a fatal move that endangers her own life.
Budget:
$37M
US Gross:
$195.55M
Worldwide:
$393.62M
Starring
Kristen Stewart
Actor
Robert Pattinson
Actor
Billy Burke
Actor
Awards
MTV Movie & TV Awards 2009
— Best Actress
MTV Movie & TV Awards 2009
— Best Picture
MTV Movie & TV Awards 2009
— Best Fight
MTV Movie & TV Awards 2009
— Best Picture
MTV Movie & TV Awards 2009
— Best Fight
MTV Movie & TV Awards 2009
— Best Kiss
MTV Movie & TV Awards 2009
— Breakthrough of the Year: Best Actor
Key opinion
Twilight is widely polarized, serving as an atmospheric and effective romance for its target youth audience while drawing criticism for its shallow plotting and uneven performances. While the film is praised for its evocative, moody Pacific Northwest aesthetic and memorable soundtrack, it is frequently criticized for forced dialogue and narrative simplification.
| Production | The misty, rain-soaked landscapes of Forks create a highly effective and immersive atmosphere that anchors the film's tone. | |
| Score | The soundtrack and score are highly memorable, successfully complementing the film's mood and emotional beats. | |
| Acting | Robert Pattinson's performance is widely seen as a highlight, capturing the character's internal struggle and supernatural charisma. | |
| Screenplay | The screenplay is heavily criticized for being thin, simplifying the source material, and relying on forced, unnatural dialogue. | |
| Acting | Opinions on Kristen Stewart's performance are deeply divided, ranging from praise for her nuanced, complex portrayal of Bella to criticism that she is flat and fails to convey the necessary emotional depth. | |
| Pacing | The film's pacing is a point of contention; supporters find it a dreamy, character-focused experience, while detractors feel it is poorly structured with banal scenes that fail to build momentum. |