A Christian Book Review on TWILIGHT 14 September 2009
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NOTE: This is a book review I did for Squeaky Clean Reviews, a website that analyzes books from a Christian perspective.
Although I did enjoy Twilight, I would have to say that Christians should read this with caution. I would also advise teens to read this with parental or adult supervision, especially the next three books.
You can also read my review here: http://www.squeakycleanreviews.com/review.cfm?review_id=781
PLOT
Following the Romeo and Juliet motif, this is the story of impossible love. Bella Swan leaves sunny Phoenix, Arizona to live with her dad in rainy Forks, Washington. There she meets and gets intrigued by her mysterious Biology lab partner, Edward Cullen. The attraction between them grows, but their relationship is complicated by the fact that Edward is a vampire.
MORALITY
Here are some of the issues raised about the book.
1. There will always be the question of whether romanticizing traditionally evil creatures such as vampires is wrong. Similar to the debate about having good witches in Harry Potter, this series started the debate on the acceptability of good vampires as protagonists.
2. Some of the characters have supernatural gifts. One of them sees visions of the future, which could be considered occultic.
3. Bella is willing to give up her soul to be with Edward for all eternity without hesitation, even though Edward believes that vampires go to hell in the end.
4. Bella lies to her parents repeatedly. She also allows Edward to stay at her bedroom every night without her father’s knowledge.
However, there are also themes in the story that could be good talking points for teens and their parents.
1. Edward (and his family) resists the temptation to kill people despite their thirst for human blood. They go against their very nature in order to do what they believe is right.
2. Even though he loves Bella, Edward doesn’t want her to become a vampire too because he doesn’t want to endanger her soul.
SPIRITUAL CONTENT
There are deeper spiritual discussions in the succeeding books, but in the first book, Edward mentions the age-old question of evolution and creation and even makes reference to the Creator in this quote:
“Well, where did you come from? Evolution? Creation? Couldn’t we have evolved in the same way as other species, predator and prey? Or, if you don’t believe that all this world could have just happened on its own, which is hard for me to accept myself, is it so hard to believe that the same force that created the delicate angelfish with the shark, the baby seal and the killer whale, could create both our kinds together?”
VIOLENCE
There is some violence towards the end, although it is not described too graphically.
DRUG AND ALCOHOL CONTENT
In describing his attraction to the scent of Bella’s blood, Edward makes references to alcoholics and drug addicts. One of the most popular lines from the book and the movie is “You are exactly my brand of heroin.”
SEXUAL CONTENT
The main characters make out, and Bella sleeps in Edward’s arms nearly every night (although nothing happens, since Edward is adamant about keeping both their virginity).
CRUDE OR PROFANE LANGUAGE OR CONTENT
Some of the characters sometimes display disrespect towards their parents. Obsessive, unhealthy love seems to be encouraged.
CONCLUSION
This is an interesting read for people who are willing to overlook the negative points in the story. It’s fast-paced, exciting and quite entertaining. However, because of some of the questionable elements of the story, parents are advised to warn young teens or new believers from reading this book as it may negatively affect their relationship with God.
Movie Connections – Narnia, Harry Potter and Twilight 30 July 2009
Posted by Renette in Harry Potter, Twilight.2 comments
I don’t really consider myself a fan of fantasy, but there are three popular fantasy franchises that I enjoyed – The Chronicles of Narnia (my all-time favorite), the Harry Potter series and the Twilight saga. It’s interesting how the movies caused some movie connections in the sense that an actor that appeared in one franchise appeared in another as well.
I found connections between Narnia and Harry Potter, and Harry Potter and Twilight, but none yet between Narnia and Twilight. Thankfully, the rumors that Ben Barnes aka Prince Caspian himself was lobbying for the role of Aro in New Moon seems to have been unfounded. Anyway, here they are, with a brief description of the roles of the actors. Please let me know if there are others that I missed.
NARNIA and HARRY POTTER
Jim Broadbent
- played the role of Professor Digory Kirke (who owned the wardrobe through which Peter, Susan, Edmund and Lucy entered the world of Narnia) in The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe, the first Narnia movie released by Disney – Walden Media
- played the role of Professor Horace Slughorn (the potions professor who inadvertently told Voldemort about horcruxes) in Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince
Warwick Davis
- played the role of Nikabrik (the black dwarf who lived with Trufflehunter the badger and Trumpkin) in 
Prince Caspian, the second Narnia movie released by Disney – Walden Media. Incidentally, he also played the role of Glimfeather (the owl) and Reepicheep (the valiant mouse) in the BBC Narnia productions of Prince Caspian and The Voyage of the Dawn Treader
- played the role of the half-goblin Professor Filius Flitwick in the Harry Potter movies whose appearance changed throughout the series. He also played some extra roles in Harry Potter, such as a goblin bank teller in Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone and choir conductor in Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban.
Kenneth Branagh
- performed The Magician’s Nephew in
the HarperCollins audiobook series of The Chronicles of Narnia. His performance along with Patrick Stewart’s in The Last Battle was my favorite.
- played the role of Gilderoy Lockhart (a foppish celebrity wizard who turned out to be sham) in Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets. Rumor has it that Hugh Grant was initially eyed for the role, but I’m glad they went with Branagh in the end. He was perfect for the role.
HARRY POTTER AND TWILIGHT
Robert Pattinson
- played the role of Cedric Diggory, the Hufflepuff prefect and Hogwarts champion for the Tri-Wizard Tournament, in Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire. Curiously enough, many believe J K Rowling got the name of Cedric Diggory from Narnia’s Professor Digory Kirke. This is obviously the most well-known movie co
nnection in the fantasy film genre.
- played the role of Edward Cullen, the vampire who fell in love with a seventeen year old girl, in Twilight and the succeeding movies of the Twilight saga. The role of Edward Cullen is widely considered to be Robert Pattinson’s breakthrough role, which he almost didn’t get because some fans were complaining that he couldn’t be Edward since he was Cedric.
Jamie Campbell Bower
- has reputedly been cast in the role of Gellert Grindelward (the childhood friend of Albus Dumbledore) in Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows.
- will be playing the role of Caius (the lead vampire of the Volturi) in New Moon, the second book in the Twilight saga.
Favorite Edward Cullen Scenes from TWILIGHT 16 December 2008
Posted by Renette in Movie Quotes, Twilight.41 comments
I read an interview some time ago where Robert Pattinson (the guy who played Edward Cullen in Twilight) mentioned that he wasn’t really a pretty boy or something. He said that he had specific angles where he looks good on camera, and some angles where he looks not so good. I get what he means because there are particular scenes in the movie where I didn’t think he was as handsome as he was in the others (like the “skin of a killer” part).
Well anyway, here are the scenes where I really loved how Edward Cullen looked:
1. “I’m breaking all the rules now anyway… since I’m going to hell.”
Edward wearing sunglasses… but where’s the sun?! Seriously, it doesn’t make sense for Edward to be wearing sunglasses – if it were sunny enough in Forks to warrant the use of sunglasses, he’d be absent from class for sure. But really, who cares? The moment I saw this part in the trailer (for about 1 second), I was instantly excited to see the entire film. I loved this scene because it’s the first time Edward and Bella went public about their relationship, and he looked so darn proud to be with her.
2. “Hello. I’m sorry I didn’t get a chance to introduce myself last week.”
Even in the book, I’ve always loved the first time they talked in Biology class. And in the movie, Robert Pattinson looked so… tentative. It was exactly how the scene was described in Midnight Sun.
3. “I’m gonna take you to my place tomorrow.”
I loved how Edward looked in this scene. For once, he didn’t look broody or conflicted – he just looked like a normal (albeit very pale) guy in love. I also like how he straightened out the dent in Bella’s truck too. That would be a very, very handy skill in a boyfriend.
4. “I’ve always wanted to try one thing.”
He looked so mischievous when he admitted to Bella that he’s been watching her sleep for the past couple of months, then he moved in for the kiss. As Chuck the Movie Guy said, this has got to be one of the slowest attempt at a kiss ever… which makes it all the more interesting, because you can really feel his struggle and his worry that he may not be able to handle getting that close to Bella.
5. Tremble for My Beloved
Okay, that wasn’t a line from the movie, but that’s the song that’s about to play in this scene. That’s because this is the scene where Edward was watching (or actually, staring at) Bella who was standing beside her truck, right before Tyler nearly ran her over. His stare was so intent, so scrutinizing. Plus, he has another very nice gray jacket on. (Do you notice how many gray jackets and gray shirts he wears?)
6. “It’s a private joke. We matriculate a lot.”
Again, he was smiling in this scene when he was showing Bella around his house, and he looked somewhat… vulnerable. Like he wasn’t sure whether Bella would be weirded out or not with the Cullens collection of graduation caps.
7. “I’m on a special… diet.”
This was a very intense scene for Edward. In fact, the way he told Bella that he followed her to Port Angeles but kept a distance until she needed his help was sort of creepy, if it wasn’t him who was admitting that. But I loved his wan smile filled with irony when he told her he was on a special (short pause) diet.
8. “Well… you really shouldn’t have said that.”
I loved nearly all the scenes when Bella was in the Cullens place, but this has got to be best. I loved how he looked embarrassed when Claire de Lune started playing, like he was worried that Bella would think he was a dork for listening to Debussy. Then he looked so intense, and so hesitant, when he pulled Bella in for a dance. I just noticed that he had a stubble on this scene. Does a vampire’s hair (or beard) still grow?
9. “Yeah, I know, it’s the, uh… fluorescents.”
He looked so intense during the entire scene, which makes perfect sense if you’ve read Midnight Sun. Edward was trying very, very hard to understand Bella without the benefit of being able to read her mind. Then, when Bella brought up the difference on the color of his eyes, he looked so baffled at himself with the very lame excuse he gave about the, uh, fluorescents. I had to giggle when I first saw it.
10. “I had an… adrenaline rush. It’s very common. You can Google it.”
I found this scene really hilarious. I loved how Bella angrily said, “You don’t even say hi to me,” and he paused and said, “Hi.” Then he gave this weird explanation for how he saved her life.
11. “What if I’m not the hero? What if I’m… the bad guy?”
I like how he paused when he said “What if I’m… the bad guy?” He looked so serious, then he smiled when Bella told him that they should hang out.
12. Bella’s Lullaby
Okay, so this wasn’t the scene where Edward was playing the piano for her, but the treetop scene where the beginning of Bella’s Lullaby could be heard in the background. I like this scene because you finally see them fall in love with each other and not just stare at each other. I really like Edward’s bracelet with the Cullen crest, which I first noticed in the Biology class (when he peeked in the microscope). It makes him look like a rockstar.
13. “I’ll make it go away, Bella. I’ll make it go away.”
I like this scene because you can really see the struggle in his eyes. He didn’t want her to be a vampire, but he didn’t want to be the one to suck the venom out for fear that he wouldn’t be able to stop.
14. “Is it not enough… just to have a long and happy life with me?”
Edward actually looked a bit like some old movie star in this scene, I just can’t remember who. I love how he grabbed Bella and stood her feet on top of his so that she could dance. I also love his sense of humor when he pretended to bite Bella, and his twinkling eyes when he delivered this line.
15. “Was I supposed to let her die?”
This was a barely heard line, but this was one of my favorites because Robert Pattinson’s British accent came out accidentally. Rosalie was mad at Edward for saving Bella because of the threat of exposure, and Edward asked, “Was I supposed to let her die?” in that British accent.
Favorite TWILIGHT Movie Quotes Part 2 3 December 2008
Posted by Renette in Movie Quotes, Twilight.26 comments
As I mentioned earlier, Twilight (both the saga and the movie) is currently my favorite guilty pleasure, so I decided to write some of my favorite movie quotes. I got all these from watching the movie again for the fifth time in three days. Anyway, here are my favorites from the second half of the movie. You can check out my favorites from the first half here. By the way, sorry if some of the quotes are pretty long – when I like a scene, I couldn’t help but transcribe everything. Oh well.
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Edward: This is why we don’t show ourselves in the sunlight. People would know we’re different. (opens jacket and faces Bella) This is what I am.
Bella: It’s like diamonds… You’re beautiful.
Edward: (looks disgusted at himself) Beautiful? This is the skin of a killer… I’m a killer.
Bella: I don’t believe that.
Edward: That’s because you believe in a lie, a camouflage. I’m the world’s most dangerous predator. Everything about me invites you in… my voice, my face, even my smell. As if I would’ve needed any of that. (runs off in a blur and reappears a few meters away) As if you can outrun me! (pulls off a tree and throws it without difficulty) As if you can fight me off…. I’m designed to kill.
Bella: I don’t care.
Edward: I’ve killed people before.
Bella: It don’t matter.
Edward: I wanted to kill you… I’ve never wanted a human’s blood so much in my life…
Bella: I trust you.
Edward: Don’t.
Bella: I’m here, I trust you.
Edward: My family, we’re different from others of our kind. We only hunt animals. We learned to control our thirst. But you… your scent… it’s like a drug to me… like my own personal brand of heroin.
Bella: Why did you hate me so much when we met?
Edward: I did. Only for I wanted you so badly. I still don’t know if I can control myself.
Bella: I know you can.
Edward: I can’t read your mind. You have to tell me what you’re thinking.
Bella: Now I’m afraid.
Edward: Good.
Bella: I’m not afraid of you. I’m only afraid of losing you, if you would disappear.
Edward: You don’t know how long I’ve waited for you… (puts his hand on her neck) So the lion fell in love with the lamb.
Bella: What a stupid lamb.
Edward: What a sick, masochistic lion.
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Bella: (narrating) About three things I was absolutely positive. First, Edward was a vampire. Second, there was a part of him, and I didn’t know how dominant that part may be, that thirsted for my blood. And third, I was unconditionally and irrevocably in love with him.
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Angela: (putting her camera lens down) Oh.. my… God… (sees Edward opening the door to his Volvo for Bella)
Bella: (uncomfortably) You know, everyone’s staring.
Edward: (looking like he was enjoying himself) Not that guy… No, he just looked. (puts his hand on Bella’s shoulder) I’m breaking all the rules now anyway… (pulls her closer to him) since I’m going to hell.
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Bella: Does a person have to be dying… to become like you?
Edward: No… That’s just Carlisle… He’d never do this to someone who had another choice.
Bella: So how long have you been like this?
Edward: Since 1918.. That’s when Carlisle found me… dying of Spanish influenza.
Bella: What was it like?
Edward: The venom was excruciating. But what Carlisle did was much harder. Not many of us have the restraint to do that.
Bella: But didn’t you just have to… bite?
Edward: Not exactly… When we taste… human blood… a sort of frenzy begins. It’s almost impossible to stop.
Bella: That’s what Carlisle did?
Edward: First with me, then with his wife, Esme.
Bella: So is Carlisle the real reason why you don’t… kill people?
Edward: No, he’s not the only reason… I don’t want to be a monster. My family… we think of ourselves as vegetarians. Cause we only survive on the blood of animals. But it’s like… a human only living on tofu. It keeps you strong, but it never… fully satisfies. Wouldn’t be like drinking your blood for instance.
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Bella: (surprised, as Edward jumps off her truck) Could you act human? I’ve got neighbors.
Edward: I’m gonna take you to my place tomorrow. (pulls on dent)
Bella: Thanks… Wait, with your family?
Edward: Yeah.
Bella: What if they don’t like me?
Edward: So you’re worried not because you’ll be in a houseful of vampires, but because you think they might not approve of you? (laughs)
Bella: I’m glad I amuse you.
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Bella: Hey… Come to visit your truck?
Jacob: Looks good. Got that the dent out.
Billy: Actually, we came to visit your flatscreen. First Mariners game of the season…. Plus Jacob here keeps bugging me about seeing you again.
Jacob. Great, Dad. Thanks.
Billy: Just keeping it real, son.
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Bella: (upon entering the Cullens house) This is incredible… So light and open, you know?
Edward: What did you expect? Coffins and dungeons and moats?
Bella: No, not the moats.
Edward: Not the moats.
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Rosalie: Is she even Italian?
Emmett: Her name’s Bella.
Carlisle: I’m sure she’ll love it no matter what.
Rosalie: Get a whiff of that… Here comes the human.
Esme: (runs up to Bella) Bella! We’re making Italiano for you.
Bella: Oh…
Edward: Bella, this is Esme, my mother for all intents and purposes.
Bella: Buon giorno?
Esme: Molto bene!
Carlisle: You’ve given us an excuse to use the kitchen for the first time.
Esme: I hope you’re hungry.
Bella: Yeah, absolutely!
Edward: (with a look at Esme) She already ate.
Rosalie: (breaks the bowl she’s holding) Perfect!
Bella: Yeah, it’s just that I… I know you guys don’t eat.
Esme: Of course, that’s very considerate of you.
Edward: Just ignore Rosalie. I do.
Rosalie: Yeah! Let’s just keep pretending like this isn’t dangerous for all of us.
Bella: I would never tell anybody anything.
Carlisle: She knows that.
Emmett: Yeah, well the problem is… you two have gone public now so…
Esme: Emmett!
Rosalie: No, she should know. The entire family will be implicated if this ends badly.
Bella: Badly as in… I, I would become the meal. (Edward and the others laugh, while Alice comes in through the window)
Alice: Hi Bella! I’m Alice. (gives her a hug) Oh, you do smell good.
Edward: Alice, what are you…?
Alice: It’s okay, Bella and I are gonna be great friends.
Carlisle: Sorry… Jasper is our newest vegetarian. It’s a little difficult for him.
Jasper: (with a pained expression) It’s a pleasure to meet you.
Alice: It’s okay, Jasper. You won’t hurt her.
Edward: (with an incredulous look) Alright, uh… I’m gonna take you for a tour of the rest of the house.
Alice: Well, I’ll see you soon.
Bella: Okay. (Edward guides her away with a backward look at his family)
Esme: So cute!
Alice: I know!
Carlisle: I think that went well.
Esme: (to Rosalie, pointing to the mess) Clean this up. Now.
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Bella: (looking at a framed mural) Graduation caps?
Edward: Yeah, uh… It’s a private joke. We matriculate a lot.
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Edward: (standing outside his room) Uh, yeah, this is my room.
Bella: (looking around) No bed?
Edward: Uh, no, I don’t… I don’t sleep.
Bella: Ever?
Edward: No, not at all.
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Bella: I can’t dance.
Edward: Hmm… Well I can always make you.
Bella: I’m not afraid of you.
Edward: (smiles) Well, you really shouldn’t have said that.
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Edward: You better hold on tight, spidermonkey. (stops at the top of one tree) Do you trust me?
Bella: (tightens grip on Edward) In theory.
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Bella: (looking around at the top of a treetop) This isn’t real. This kind of stuff just doesn’t exist.
Edward: It does in my world.
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Mike: (to Bella) So you… You and Cullen huh? I don’t like it… I mean, I don’t know, he looks at you as if you’re something to eat. (Bella smiles wanly)
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Charlie: I leave you alone too much. You should be around people.
Bella: I don’t mind being alone. I mean, I guess I’m kinda like my dad in that way.
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Bella: (on the phone) I really like it here in Forks.
Renee: What?!
Bella: Forks is growing on me.
Renee: Could a guy have anything to do with that?
Bella: Well… yeah.
Renee: I knew it. Tell me everything. Is he a jock? Indie? I bet he’s smart. Is he smart?
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Bella: How did you get in here?
Edward: The window.
Bella: Do you do that a lot?
Edward: Just the past couple of months… I like watching you sleep. It’s, uh… kind of fascinating to me. Um… I’ve always wanted to try one thing. (slowly moves toward Bella) You should stay very still… Don’t move.
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Bella: I thought you liked the Cullens.
Charlie: I thought you didn’t like any of the boys in town.
Bella: Edward doesn’t live… in town… (Charlie gives her a look).. technically…He’s right outside.
Charlie: He is?
Bella: Yeah, he wanted to meet you… officially.
Charlie: Alright. (loads gun) Bring him in.
Bella: Hey, could you be nice? He’s… he’s important. (Charlie makes a sign like a halo on his head).
Edward: Chief Swan, I wanted to formally introduce myself. I’m Edward Cullens.
Charlie: Hi Edward.
Edward: Bella won’t be out too late tonight. She’s just gonna play baseball with my family.
Charlie: Baseball?
Edward: Yes sir, that’s the plan.
Charlie: (looking at Bella, amused) Bella’s gonna play baseball… Well… good luck with that.
Edward: I’ll take good care of her I promise. (starts to leave with Bella)
Charlie: (to Bella) Hey… still got that pepper spray?
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Bella: Since when do vampires like baseball?
Edward: Well… it’s the American past time.
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James: (smelling Bella) You brought a snack.
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Edward: (throws Bella’s jacket) Rosalie, Esme… Could you put this on so that the tracker won’t follow Bella’s scent?
Rosalie: Why? What is she to me?
Carlisle: Rosalie… Bella’s with Edward. She’s part of this family now. We protect our family.
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Edward: (before Bella leaves with Jasper and Alice) When everything’s done, I’m gonna come and get you… Bella… you are my life now.
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Edward: (on the phone with Bella, after they lost James) I’ll do whatever it takes to make you safe again.
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James: (filming Bella’s reaction after he threw her to a post) Beautiful. Very visually dynamic…. I chose my stage well.
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James: (hitting Edward) You’re alone… Cause you’re faster than the others. But not stronger.
Edward: I’m strong enough to kill you.
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Carlisle: (working over Bella and looking at the bitemark on her wrist) You got to make a choice. Either let the change happen.
Edward: No… no!
Alice: It’s gonna happen, Edward. I’ve seen it.
Edward: It doesn’t have to be that way.
Carlisle: She’s still hemorrhaging… Alice, make a tourniquet with your belt…
Edward: Carlisle. What’s my other option?
Carlisle: Tie it above my hands.
Edward: Carlisle!
Carlisle: (to Alice) Go… (turns to Edward) Try to suck the venom out.
Edward: You know I won’t be able to stop.
Carlisle: Find the will… to stop. But choose… She only has a few minutes left.
Edward: (looking at Bella) I’ll make it go away, Bella. I’ll make it go away.
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Bella: (at the hospital, after waking up) I’m alive because of you.
Edward: No, you’re in here because of me. The worst part of it was I thought I wouldn’t be able to stop.
Bella: You did stop…
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Bella: (after Edward tried to tell her to leave him) You can’t say stuff like that to me. Ever…
Edward: Where else am I gonna go?
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Edward: (before leaving for the prom with Bella) I’ll take care of her Chief Swan.
Charlie: (grunts sarcastically) Uh huh. I’ve heard that before.
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Edward: (after Jacob leaves) I leave you for two minutes and the wolves descend.
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Edward: (dancing with Bella with her feet on top of his) See, you’re dancing.
Bella: At prom.
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Bella: Edward, why did you save me? Why didn’t you let the venom spread? I could be like you right now.
Edward: You don’t know what you’re saying. You don’t want this.
Bella: I want you. Always.
Edward: I’m not gonna end your life for you.
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Edward: So that’s what you dream about? Becoming a monster?
Bella: I dream about being with you forever.
Edward: Forever? And you’re ready right now? (tilts her head to expose her neck)
Bella: Yes. (waits for the bite)
Edward: (kisses her softly) Is it not enough… just to have a long and happy life with me?
Bella: For now.
Favorite TWILIGHT Movie Quotes Part 1 2 December 2008
Posted by Renette in Movie Quotes, Twilight.13 comments
Twilight (both the saga and the movie) is currently my favorite guilty pleasure, so I decided to write some of my favorite movie quotes. I got all these from watching the movie again for the fifth time in three days. One thing I love about it is the number of lines directly lifted (or with very, very minor changes) from the books, so I put an asterisk on each quote if this is the case. Anyway, here are my favorites from the first half of the movie. You can read my favorites from the second half here. By the way, sorry if some of the quotes are pretty long – when I like a scene, I couldn’t help but transcribe everything. Oh well.
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Bella: (narrating) One of the best things about Charlie is he doesn’t hover. *
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Jacob: (introducing himself to Bella) Hi, I’m… I’m Jacob. We used to make mudpies when we were little.
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Billy: (watching Bella and Jacob get in Bella’s truck to try it out for the first time) I’m down with the kids.
Charlie: (sarcastically) Oh yeah, dude, you’re the bomb.
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Eric: (approaching Bella on her first day at school) You’re Isabella Swan, the new girl. Hi, I’m Eric, the eyes and ears of this place. Anything you need… tour guide, lunch date, shoulder to cry on….
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Jessica: (on first meeting Bella) Hey, you’re from Arizona, right?
Bella: Yeah.
Jessica: Aren’t people from Arizona supposed to be…. really tan?
Bella: Yeah, maybe… that’s why they kicked me out.
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Jessica: (telling Bella about Alice Cullen) She’s with Jasper, the blonde one who looks like he’s in pain.
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Eric: (to Bella) Hey, listen, I was wondering… Do you have a, a date…
Mike: (suddenly coming and shaking his wet cap over Bella) ‘Sup, Arizona? You liking the rain, girl? (Bella makes her escape)
Eric: Mike, hey, you’re real cute, man.
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Edward: (tentatively) Hello. I’m sorry I didn’t get a chance to introduce myself last week. I’m Edward Cullen, you’re Bella…
Bella: Um, yeah.
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Bella: (during Biology class) You were gone.
Edward: Yeah. (trying to think of an excuse) I was out of town for a couple of days… (smiles) Personal reasons.
Bella: (looks in the microscope, and pushes it to Edward) Prophase. *
Edward: Do you… mind if I look? (Bella nods, Edward looks in the microscope) Prophase. *
Bella: Like I said.
Edward: (smiles) So you’re enjoying the rain?
Bella: You’re asking me about the weather?
Edward: Yeah, I… I guess I am.
Bella: I don’t really like the rain. Any cold, wet thing, I don’t really… (Edward smiles ironically) What?
Edward: Nothing… (looks in the microscope) Anaphase.
Bella: Do you mind if I check?
Edward: Sure.
Bella: (looks in the microscope) Anaphase.
Edward: Like I said. (smiles) If you don’t like the rain so much, why did you move to the worst place in the continental US?
Bella: It’s complicated. *
Edward: I’m sure I can keep up. *
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Bella: (looking at Edward) Hey, did you get contacts? *
Edward: No. *
Bella: Your eyes… were black the last time I saw you. Now they’re like… golden brown.
Edward: Yeah, I know, it’s the, uh… fluorescents. (walks away)
———-
Bella: How did you get over to me so fast? *
Edward: I was standing right next to you, Bella. *
Bella: No, you were next to your car… across the lot.
Edward: No I wasn’t. *
Bella: Yes you were!
Edward: Bella, you hit your head. You’re confused. *
Bella: I know what I saw.
Edward: And what exactly was that?
Bella: You… stopped the van. You pushed it away with your hand.
Edward: Well, nobody’s going to believe you. *
Bella: I wasn’t gonna tell anybody. I just need to know… the truth. *
Edward: Can’t you just thank me and get it over with? *
Bella: Thank you. *
Edward: You’re not going to let this go, are you? *
Bella: No. *
Edward: Well then, I hope you enjoy disappointment. *
———-
Edward: What’s in Jacksonville?
Bella: How did you know about that?
Edward: You’re not answering my question.
Bella: Well, you don’t answer any of mine, so… (pauses) I mean, you don’t even say hi to me.
Edward: Hi.
Bella: Are you going to tell me how you stopped the van?
Edward: Yeah. I had an… adrenaline rush. It’s very common. You can Google it.
———-
Edward: Bella, we shouldn’t be friends.
Bella: You really should’ve figured it out a little earlier. Why didn’t you just let the van crush me and save yourself all this… regret? *
Edward: You think I regret saving you? *
Bella: I can see that you do. *
Edward: You don’t know anything. *
Alice: (approaching with a smile) Hi, are you gonna be riding with us?
Edward: No, our bus is full. (turns back on Bella)
———-
Eric: (seeing Bella approach) Hey… La Push, baby, are you in?
Bella: Should I know what that means?
———-
Eric: And I don’t just surf the internet.
Jessica: Eric, you stood up ONE TIME. And it was a foam board.
———-
Eric: La Push, baby. It’s… La Push.
Bella: I’ll go if you stop saying that.
Mike: Seriously dude, it’s creepy.
———-
Edward: (approaching Bella at the cafeteria and offering the apple to her) Bella.
Bella: You know your mood swings are kinda giving me whiplash.
Edward: I only said it would be better if we weren’t friends, not that I didn’t want to be. *
Bella: What does that mean?
Edward: It means if you’re smart… you’ll stay away from me. *
Bella: Okay, let’s say for argument’s sake that I’m not smart. Will you tell me the truth?
Edward: No, probably not. I’d rather hear your theories.
Bella: I have considered radioactive spiders and kryptonite. *
Edward: That’s all superhero stuff, right? What if I’m not the hero? What if I’m… the bad guy? *
———-
Edward: (after Bella invited him to La Push) I don’t know.
Bella: Is there something wrong with that beach?
Edward: It’s just a little… crowded. (next shot is of the deserted beach)
———-
Laurent: James, let’s not play with our food.
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Edward: I should go back there and rip those guys’ heads off.
Bella: Um… No, you shouldn’t.
Edward: You don’t know the vile, repulsive things they were thinking.
Bella: And you do?
Edward: It’s not hard to guess… Can you talk about something else? Distract me so I won’t turn around.
Bella: (at a loss for what to say) You should put your seat belt on.
Edward: (laughs, surprised) You should put your seat belt on!
———-
Bella: You’re really not gonna eat?
Edward: No, I’m on a special… diet.
Bella: You gotta give me some answers.
Edward: Yes, no… To get to the other side… 1.77245…
Bella: I don’t need to know what the square root of pi is.
Edward: You knew that?
Bella: How did you know where I was?
Edward: I didn’t. (Bella stands up in a huff) Don’t leave.
Bella: Did you… follow me?
Edward: I feel very protective of you.
Bella: So you followed me.
Edward: I was trying to keep a distance unless you needed my help, and then I heard what those low-lives were thinking…
Bella: Wait, you said you heard what they were thinking? So, what… you read minds?
Edward: I can read every mind in this room…. apart from yours. Money… sex…. money… sex…. cat…. And then you… Nothing. It’s very frustrating.
Bella: Is there something wrong with me? *
Edward: See I tell you I can read minds, and you think there’s something wrong with you?
Bella: What is it?
Edward: I don’t have the strength to stay away from you anymore. *
Bella: Then don’t.
———-
Bella: You’re impossibly fast, and strong…. Your skin is pale white and ice cold. Your eyes change color. And sometimes you speak like you’re from a different time. You never eat or drink anything. You don’t go out in the sunlight… (pauses) How old are you? *
Edward: Seventeen. *
Bella: How long have you been seventeen? *
Edward: (pause) A while. *
Bella: I know what you are.
Edward: Say it, out loud, say it.
Bella: Vampire.
Edward: Are you afraid?
Bella: No.
Edward: Then ask me the most basic question. What do we eat?
Bella: You won’t hurt me…
