Harrison Laine's Twilight Review

Summary

The script is a passionate critique of the evolution of vampire lore, particularly targeting the 'Twilight' series for diluting the traditional dark and fearsome image of vampires. It laments the shift from the classic, menacing figures like Dracula to the romanticized, sparkly vampires of modern pop culture. The narrator humorously recounts the plot of 'Twilight,' poking fun at its characters and storyline, and expresses a longing for a return to the more serious and sinister portrayal of vampires.

Takeaways

• 🧛 The speaker reminisces about the traditional portrayal of vampires as cool, blood-sucking creatures that didn't care about the consequences of their actions.
• 📚 The script mentions 'Dracula' as the epitome of a classic vampire, being hypnotizing, spellbinding, and evil.
• 🎬 The speaker criticizes the 'Twilight' series, released in 2005, for changing the perception of vampires and making them less serious and cool.
• 📖 The success of the 'Twilight' book series is highlighted, pointing out its widespread influence and the speaker's disdain for its popularity.
• 👧 The character Bella is introduced as a girl who moves to live with her father and later meets a vampire named Edward.
• 🤷‍♂️ Edward is described as trying to emulate James Dean but failing, and the speaker finds his character and the script to be distasteful.
• 🚨 The speaker mocks the plot point where Bella has to research to find out that Edward is a vampire, questioning the need for research given the obvious signs.
• ✨ The script humorously points out the unrealistic portrayal of vampires in 'Twilight', including the fact that they sparkle in sunlight.
• 🐺 The 'Twilight' vampires are depicted as not killing humans but instead killing animals for their blood, which the speaker finds hypocritical.
• 💔 The speaker expresses frustration with the romantic storyline between Bella and Edward and the subsequent sequels that follow their relationship.
• 🎉 The ending of the script suggests that if the main characters of 'Twilight' were killed off, there would be no need for the numerous sequels, comparing it to the 'Jurassic Park' series.

Q & A

What is the main complaint about the portrayal of vampires in the script?

The script criticizes the portrayal of vampires as being overly romanticized and less threatening, particularly in the Twilight series, which is seen as having drained the 'coolness' and seriousness traditionally associated with vampires.

Who is mentioned as the epitome of a traditional vampire?

Dracula is mentioned as the greatest vampire who ever lived or died, embodying the qualities of being hypnotizing, spellbinding, and evil.

What is the year when Twilight was first introduced as a book series?

Twilight was first introduced as a book series in 2005.

How does the script describe the character Bella in Twilight?

Bella is described as a girl who moves to live with her father after her mother remarries, and she meets Edward, a vampire, at her new school.

What is the main criticism of the character Edward in the Twilight series?

Edward is criticized for being a poor representation of a vampire, being overly romantic and not displaying the traditional traits of a vampire, such as being a threat or having a dark allure.

What is the script's opinion on the vampire's diet in the Twilight series?

The script criticizes the Twilight series for having vampires who do not kill humans but instead kill animals and drink their blood, which is seen as an unrealistic and overly sanitized portrayal of vampires.

What is the script's view on the addition of sparkles to vampires in the Twilight series?

The script mocks the idea of vampires sparkling in the sunlight, as it is seen as a ridiculous and unfaithful addition to the traditional vampire lore.

What is the script's suggestion for ending the Twilight series?

The script humorously suggests that if the main characters were killed off, there would be no need for any sequels, implying that the series is undeserving of continuation.

How does the script compare the Twilight series to the Harry Potter series?

The script suggests that the first Harry Potter movie was better than all the Twilight movies combined, and that the Twilight series is inferior in quality and storytelling.

What is the script's final verdict on the Twilight series?

The script concludes that the Twilight series is a piece of trash, expressing strong disapproval of its romanticized portrayal of vampires and its impact on the vampire genre.

What is the script's opinion on the popularity of the Twilight series despite its perceived flaws?

The script acknowledges the financial success of the Twilight series at the box office but criticizes its quality, suggesting that popularity does not equate to quality.