Harrison Laine's Twilight Review

Kiara Strings

19 Apr 201105:31

Summary

TLDRThe 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.

Outlines

00:00

🧛 The Twilight Effect on Vampire Imagery

This paragraph discusses the transformation of the traditional vampire image from the menacing and feared figures, exemplified by Dracula, to the more romanticized and less threatening versions popularized by the Twilight series. The speaker expresses disappointment with the shift in vampire portrayal, criticizing the Twilight series for its impact on the genre, making vampires appear more like characters in a romance novel than the feared creatures of the night. The paragraph also mocks the plot elements of Twilight, such as the protagonist Bella's move to live with her father, her meeting with Edward who is portrayed as a modern James Dean, and the subsequent uncovering of his vampire identity. The critique extends to the unnatural behaviors of the vampires in the series, such as sparkling in sunlight and abstaining from human blood, which further deviates from the classic vampire lore.

05:00

🎭 A Critique of Twilight's Impact and Reception

The second paragraph continues the critique of the Twilight series, focusing on the negative emotions it evokes in the speaker and the perceived poor quality of its characters and plot. The speaker contrasts the reactions to the death of a character in the Harry Potter series versus that of a character in Twilight, expressing joy at the latter's demise. The paragraph also touches on the broader implications of the Twilight series' success, suggesting that it has overshadowed other works and contributed to a decline in the quality of vampire-themed media. The speaker ends with a strong negative sentiment towards the Twilight fanbase and the series itself, advocating for the cessation of such movies and expressing a preference for other film genres, such as action films like The Expendables, over the romanticized vampire narratives.

Mindmap

Keywords

💡Vampires

Vampires are mythical creatures that are traditionally depicted as undead beings feeding on the life essence, typically blood, of the living. In the video's context, vampires are portrayed as having lost their 'coolness' factor due to the influence of the Twilight series, which the speaker criticizes for its portrayal of vampires as romantic and less threatening than the traditional lore.

💡Dracula

Dracula is a famous fictional vampire, originating from the 1897 novel by Bram Stoker. The character is often associated with the quintessential image of a vampire: charismatic, hypnotizing, and evil. In the script, Dracula is mentioned as 'the greatest vampire who ever lived or dead,' highlighting the speaker's preference for a more classic and menacing vampire archetype.

💡Twilight

Twilight is a series of novels and films that has significantly impacted the popular culture's view of vampires. The series follows the romantic relationship between a human girl and a vampire boy. The speaker in the video criticizes Twilight for 'draining any amount of coolness that vampires had to offer,' suggesting that it has trivialized the traditional vampire image.

💡Bella

Bella is the protagonist of the Twilight series, known for her romantic involvement with the vampire Edward. In the script, Bella is mentioned as a character who moves to live with her father and subsequently gets involved with Edward, embodying the speaker's disdain for the series' plot and character development.

💡Edward

Edward is a central character in the Twilight series, portrayed as a vampire who falls in love with Bella. The script uses Edward as an example of the series' deviation from traditional vampire characteristics, such as his ability to sparkle in sunlight, which is a point of mockery in the video.

💡Sparkles in the Sun

This phrase refers to a unique trait of the vampires in the Twilight series, where they sparkle in sunlight due to their skin reflecting light like diamonds. The video uses this as a key example of the unrealistic and romanticized portrayal of vampires, contrasting with the traditional dark and fearsome image.

💡Prom

Prom is a formal dance or gathering for high school students. In the context of the script, the speaker sarcastically mentions Edward and Bella attending prom together, questioning the logic of a vampire being in a public place, thus highlighting the absurdity of the Twilight series'情节.

💡Venom

In the context of the script, venom refers to the toxic substance injected by a vampire during a bite. The speaker mentions Edward having to suck the venom out of Bella after she is bitten by other vampires, which is a deviation from traditional vampire lore and adds to the critique of the series.

💡Rebel Without a Cause

Rebel Without a Cause is a 1955 film that is referenced in the script to draw a comparison with the Twilight series. The speaker implies that the Twilight series is trying to be a deep, emotional drama like Rebel Without a Cause but fails, instead becoming a poorly executed romantic vampire story.

💡Harry Potter

Harry Potter is a popular series of novels and films about a young wizard. The script mentions the Harry Potter series to contrast the quality of its movies with those of Twilight. The speaker suggests that even the worst Harry Potter movie is better than the best Twilight movie, emphasizing their dislike for the Twilight series.

💡The Expendables

The Expendables is a movie franchise known for its ensemble of action stars. The speaker uses it as an example of a film they would rather watch than a Twilight movie, indicating their strong aversion to the Twilight series and a preference for action films.

Highlights

The speaker reminisces about the traditional image of vampires as fearsome and lethal beings, referencing Dracula as an epitome of this image.

The year 2005 is marked as the turning point when the perception of vampires changed, with the emergence of the Twilight series.

The speaker criticizes Twilight for its success, suggesting it has negatively impacted the vampire genre.

Bella's character is introduced, who moves to live with her father after her mother remarries, setting the stage for the Twilight storyline.

Edward is described as a character attempting to emulate James Dean, which the speaker finds unconvincing.

The speaker mocks the implausibility of Bella needing research to discover Edward's vampire nature.

The concept of vampires sparkling in the sunlight is highlighted as absurd and contrary to traditional vampire lore.

The speaker questions the logic of vampires in Twilight not killing humans, instead choosing to drink animal blood.

A critique of the plot involving Bella's mother being kidnapped and the subsequent rescue by Edward's family.

Bella's desire to become a vampire is mentioned, along with Edward's refusal, prolonging the series.

The speaker expresses frustration at the presence of a vampire watching Bella and Edward during prom, questioning the logic of the scene.

A comparison is made between the Twilight and Harry Potter series, with the latter being favored for its quality.

The speaker suggests that the death of the main characters in Twilight would have prevented the sequels, drawing a parallel to the Jurassic Park series.

A preference for watching The Expendables over Twilight movies is expressed, indicating the speaker's disdain for the Twilight series.

The speaker calls for an end to the production of Twilight sequels, emphasizing their distaste for the series.

The speaker humorously suggests that the actor who plays Edward Cullen should be killed off in the Harry Potter series to prevent his involvement in Twilight.

A final verdict is given, with the speaker expressing strong disapproval of Twilight and its impact on the vampire genre.