It's here. It's finally here. Less than twelve months since Twilight first arrived in a flurry of mad anticipation, its sequel New Moon is ready to be spooled in cinemas around the world.
The love triangle between Bella (Kristen Stewart), Edward (Robert Pattinson) and Jacob (Taylor Lautner) will finally be projected onto screens this evening for tweenage girls and middle-aged mothers (and everyone else who denies they are a fan) to devour.
Regular readers of this blog already know that my relationship with The Twilight Saga has been ... strained, to say the least.
I think back to those naive days in October 2008, when I pondered the question: What is Twilight and why should I care? A couple of months later, my review (entitled Toothless and tasteless) hit the web, inciting the rage of fans who chided me for not loving the film. I gave it 0.5/5. This was just the beginning.
I called it the worst movie of 2008. I named Bella and Edward the creepiest movie couple of all time. I crowned the Cullens' the most unbearable movie family in history. Hyperbolic? Sure. But I really didn't like that movie.
Then, mere months later, we were introduced to the marketing materials for the sequel, The Twilight Saga's New Moon. The two of us got off on the wrong foot, what with me calling its movie poster the worst ever made. See a recurring theme here? Anyway, once again the Twilight fans took aim at me (perhaps deservingly).
"OK...we get it..you're NOT a Twilight fan. But honestly who really cares?"
"If you hate Twilight so damn much, why bother writing a whole bloody article about it? People like you make no sense what-so-ever."
They raised a good point though. For someone who hated Twilight so much, why did I spend so much time writing about it? I pondered whether or not I was in fact harboring an insatiable crush on star Robert Pattinson. Of course, this theory was thrown out of the window when I was finally introduced to the new and improved Taylor Lautner.
Here was a charming, somewhat human looking dude who actually had some charisma, unlike that talking hat-stand Pattinson. I declared myself a proud member of Team Jacob. And then, the final trailer for New Moon emerged - and I kinda dug it.Nooooooo! How could I betray all those who had cheered me on when I mocked The Twilight Saga so mercilessly! I won't lie to you. I felt ashamed.
Don't get me wrong - my feelings on Twilight the First have not changed. But a little part of me, whether it's my desire to continue the mockery or in fact a genuine interest in the story of Bedward, is looking forward to New Moon.
On Thursday night, I will be lining up with the rest of the diehard fans to witness the latest adaptation of Stephanie Meyer's world-beating novels. By the weekend, I will post my review. Will director Chris Weitz improve upon predecessor Catherine Hardwicke's drab and dreary style? Is the romance less contrived/less patronising/less creepy this time around? Will Robert Pattinson's hair move?
One thing I know for sure. Love it or hate it, Twilight will never be far from my thoughts. The point of this highly narcissistic article is to highlight that few films have dominated the pop-cultural consciousness as Twilight has.
If The Twilight Saga has given us anything, it has been some great discussions. So, let's continue that tradition! Hit us in the comments section below with your thoughts on this franchise. Love it? Hate it? Nothing it?
And when you finally see New Moon (let's face it, you all will) be sure to let us know your thoughts.
Discuss: Alright friends. Let the sparkly-skinned discussion begin!
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