A new generation

I saw the movie and I really liked it. I think twilight is a new kind of vampire movie for a different kind of generation. When I think of vampire movies of the past that really stood out this is nothing like any of them. It’s no interview with the vampire, Dracula, Underworld, or even your Buffy type of vampires, and yet on some level this teen flick works.

The characters are likeable, the plot is interesting but not overly intense. What makes this movie and the concept work for me is the fact that you have a vampire family unit that really works and who generally care about each other, watch out for each other, and who look out for each others best interests. Top that up with the fact that they cook pasta when the human comes over for dinner, and you have a cute sure fire hit for a new generation.

The romance between Edward and Bella is sweet, it’s respectful, and it’s uncommon from what we see in much of today’s society and teen romance portrayed on television.

The setting is also unusual, in that it takes place in what some would consider almost the middle of nowhere, well not exactly, but unlike most vampire movies that take place in some major metropolitan, this movie does not, and I think that adds a nice fresh approach, and feel.

Overall I really liked this movie, it’s one that I would watch again, and I think the series will be interesting to follow on film and see how the characters grow and develop.

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