Twilight
Twilight

Twilight

2008Movie122 minEnglish

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.

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IMDb5.2/10
Rotten Tomatoes49%
Metacritic56/100
Google Users80%
Director: Catherine HardwickeGenres: Fantasy, Romance, Drama, Supernatural

Plot Summary

A teenage girl named Bella Swan moves to the small town of Forks, Washington, and finds herself drawn to a mysterious and brooding classmate, Edward Cullen. She soon discovers that he and his family are vampires, and despite the dangers this poses, they fall deeply in love. Their relationship is tested by the supernatural world, including a coven of nomadic vampires who seek to hunt Bella.

Critical Reception

Twilight received mixed to negative reviews from critics, who often cited its uneven pacing, melodrama, and perceived problematic portrayal of relationships. However, it was a massive commercial success, particularly with its target demographic of teenage girls, who embraced the romantic fantasy elements and the central love story.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its passionate central romance and gothic atmosphere.
  • Criticized for its sometimes clunky dialogue and melodramatic tone.
  • Seen as a faithful adaptation by fans of the book series.

Google audience: Google users generally enjoyed the film, appreciating the romantic fantasy elements and the chemistry between the lead actors. However, some viewers found the plot predictable or felt it was too slow-paced.

Fun Fact

The author of the Twilight books, Stephenie Meyer, has a cameo in the film as a waitress in the diner in Forks.

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Clearly someone at Summit must have looked at the popularity of the "Harry Potter" franchise and thought they needed to emulate it. What better way than to pair heart-throb Robert Pattinson with Kristen Stewart and adapt the teen vampire se...