Comments on: The New Director Of The ‘Twilight’ Movies Speaks To Fans

By: Sarah

Sarah — Wed, 31 Dec 2008 17:56:09 +0000

I think that while Twilight wasn’t as great as the book, it was still a good effort and whatever the film lacks in CGI and all these extra things, the chemistry of the actors made up for it. Let’s just hope that it’ll be the same for New Moon. The Golden Compass was actually a visually pleasing film and if they could translate that to New Moon, it’d do wonders for the show. But I do agree, Taylor Lautner’s got to go, he and kristen stewart hardly have the chemistry that will make the audience believe they have a ‘profound connection’. Yikes.

By: Nikki

Nikki — Tue, 23 Dec 2008 01:45:01 +0000

Lautner = Jacob
I should know, I am a vampire.

By: diane nudell

diane nudell — Tue, 16 Dec 2008 20:21:27 +0000

I for one am looking forward to Chris creating his magic for upcoming New Moon, seeing his American Pie and Golden Compass, I have no doubt he will do a great job. As for replacing Taylor, Steven Strait is perfect, he looks like older Jacob which he supposed to be older and taller!

By: Michelle

Michelle — Tue, 16 Dec 2008 03:38:53 +0000

I really hope there is no recasting. Nothing is more annoying than seeing different actors play the same character in a movie series. And I do think that Taylor Lautner did a good job in the first movie, there are enough special effects (when used properly) to give him that giant werewolf-look. That being said the only thing I’m worried about is having to sit through half a movie of Bella being depressed and Jacob trying to get her to fall in love with him. 300 pages of that was too much the first time around. I get that she ends up loving him and that it’s important that she sees the difference between her love for Jacob and her love for Edward, but my God the book was depressing enough, hopefully the movie won’t be!

By: apples

apples — Tue, 16 Dec 2008 00:05:50 +0000

I haven’t seen Twilight, as I am no fan, but I might as well before I pass judgment on the director and Taylor Lautner. For now, though, I think the only problem would be for Taylor’s lack of muscle and beef-cakeness. So he’ll have to work crazy by the release of the next movie. (Nov 09? Crazy! HP does every other year, at least.)

By: Sarah

Sarah — Mon, 15 Dec 2008 20:09:17 +0000

Ooh, I know the feeling. I got worried when they mentioned this was the director who adapted the Golden Compass. But I think that mistake was centered on the weirdos protesting it and the watered down version we got because of it. About a boy was really good though. So its some hope that he will be able to do emotional, sweet, funny films and then add some great effects to it- you have to admit the polar bears fighting was badass in GC- and hopefully they will really bring out the best parts of Jacob in this film.

By: Deborah_VB

Deborah_VB — Mon, 15 Dec 2008 18:59:05 +0000

I think Chris Weitz will at the very least do an adequate job, and on the other end, he might do a fantasic job! He’s got the backing of the author (who is all about control of her work, rightfully so); he was nominated for an Academy Award for his with work in adapting About a Boy; and even though The Golden Compass didn’t do as well as it could have domestically, he has had big commerical success with American Pie. He made the effort to reach out to the fans, something the different directors of the Harry Potter franchise didn’t even do. I think he’s at least a promising choice…

As for Taylor Laughtner, he definitely did a good job in Twilight…and maybe this is my lack of knowledge with movie special effects here talking…but in the books, Jacob grows ALOT. Im not saying they should absolutely recast and put someone NBA player-sized in there, but I am curious as to how they are going to stay faithful to the books if they do keep Taylor on?

By: Leila

Leila — Mon, 15 Dec 2008 18:41:03 +0000

I wasn’t nervous about him until I heard the rumours about replacing Taylor Lautner for someone who looks older. Thats a quick way to upset the majority of twilighters. I’m just keeping my fingers crossed that it turns out alright.

By: She Knows

She Knows — Mon, 15 Dec 2008 15:40:17 +0000

the golden compass was great – I havent seen Twilight yet but I am thinking Chris will do a great job with its sequel.

By: Nykki

Nykki — Mon, 15 Dec 2008 13:29:43 +0000

I think they should keep Jacob because everytime they do movies and change the actors for the same characters, it ruins the movie completely. Its not the same feel, not the same emotional rollercoaster ride you had before. As for Chris Weitz, I suspect he will be working extra hard not to get trampled on by all these fans but at the same time, you can’t blame him if his end result isnt the best. Not everyone is perfect, give the guy a shot.

By: monique

monique — Mon, 15 Dec 2008 09:04:18 +0000

i think taylor was great and if he recasts him he will loose a lot of fans

By: Val

Val — Mon, 15 Dec 2008 07:12:34 +0000

Re-cast Jasper. That guy gave me a major case of the willies.

By: Winter

Winter — Mon, 15 Dec 2008 06:33:50 +0000

I think it’s much easier to appreciate the movie as “inspired” by the books. You build up too much hype and expectations for something like this and it will never have a chance. I think it’s important also that people understand that Edward MUST go away. It’s integral to the story and in the end it solidifies Bella and Edwards relationship as more than just a high school fling. She is given Jacob, her opportunity to have as normal a life as possible, but she chooses Edward. The people who can’t fathem this because of their crushes on Edward, aren’t fully understanding the story for what it is, a TRUE love story.

If the director can accept these things and capture the true reason behind Stephenie’s writing, the movie will be great. Jacob didn’t have very much in the first film, to develop his relationship with Bella, because the first book is about letting Bella and Edward fall in love. Taylor did a good job for someone with his experience levels and age and if they were smart, they would keep him on because of his seemingly natural conection with Jacob’s character.

I look forward to how this turns out regardless, and hopefully people will let go of their worries and misconceptions and put a little faith in it.

By: Casey

Casey — Mon, 15 Dec 2008 04:17:08 +0000

First of all, Taylor is only 15 years old. He has a lot growing up to do. But, with weight training and the right stylist he can carry out to be Jacob in New Moon. They can do all kinds of tricks like make him stand on a box or things like that… it’ll be fine.

By: Kristin

Kristin — Mon, 15 Dec 2008 03:48:42 +0000

I wouldn’t like for him to recast Jacob, I thought Taylor was perfect as him, but I’m wondering how he couldn’t recast him. Taylor is kind of a short kid and in the book Jacob goes from this young man to this 6 foot something giant, which is not Taylor. I honestly think they’re going to have to recast him or else use some really good special effects to make him look huge.

By: Heather_Lea

Heather_Lea — Mon, 15 Dec 2008 03:13:38 +0000

I hope he does a good job adapting the story. I was a little terrified when I heard there would be a new director because I was thinking the style it’s shot in would be different. Every director has a different vision. If he recasts Jacob, I will throw the biggest fit anyone has ever seen. It will be such a mistake. Taylor Lautner can go on a crash exercise junket, and do just fine. And honestly, I think that the fact he’s just now reading the story is fantastic. You know that the first time you read each book, the scenes in your mind were vastly more vivid. Let’s just pray to our respective gods that things work out.

By: nicole

nicole — Mon, 15 Dec 2008 02:22:27 +0000

alright. kudos to him for actually caring about the fans. i think i can breathe a liiiittle bit easier now about this movie.
but they still better not recast jacob.

By: Roxster

Roxster — Sun, 14 Dec 2008 22:12:46 +0000

This was def a good move on his part to write a letter to the fans, and it sounds like he is taking the right approach to this movie. He really stressed that he wanted to create a faithful adaptation, which is key since the second biggest concern (the first being about the casting of jacob) is that Edward not be forced into appearances in the movie where he’s absent in the books. While I see Trent’s point about Chris only just reading the books — and it does seem he has only just read them — I am not all that concerned. It’s clear Chris realizes he has a HUGE responsibility here and alot of fan expectations to live up to, and is taking that seriously. That’s a good sign that he’ll be doing his homework over the next few weeks. And I’m def glad they brought on someone with more effects experience

By: Mia

Mia — Sun, 14 Dec 2008 22:11:17 +0000

He’s read the books, yes? I don’t think it really matters when. That sort of thinking only creates fans who think they’re superior to everyone else simply because they’ve been following a band/reading a book for longer. It doesn’t make a difference.

Also, we’re not talking about Tolkien here. They’re not complex books. An average director could do a perfectly adequate job. And Chris Weitz is definitely above average.

By: Debbie

Debbie — Sun, 14 Dec 2008 21:02:58 +0000

In my opinion, the only reason why “The Golden Compass” was a failure (at least in the US) is because closed-minded religious fanatics in this country succeeded in their efforts to misguide the public about the books and therefore the film. And because the books are written for older and very sophisticated, intelligent children it could not fight off the bad press the way the Harry Potter books did. (I LOVE the HP books by the way–I’m just saying that they are not as “young adult” in their ideas and writing style as Pullman’s books.) I thought GC was a superb adaptation that only improves upon subsequent viewings.

By: Heather

Heather — Sun, 14 Dec 2008 20:42:56 +0000

I am a little nervous!!!!!

By: Mckenzie

Mckenzie — Sun, 14 Dec 2008 20:29:11 +0000

Taylor = Jacob. His acting was fine.

By: Lulu

Lulu — Sun, 14 Dec 2008 20:24:42 +0000

And I disagree Trent… Taylor has got to go! His acting had me reaching for a doggie bag. barf.

By: Lulu

Lulu — Sun, 14 Dec 2008 20:23:37 +0000

Totally not worried :) And I have to say that I think one of the reason Golden Compass failed was because of all the negative hype, and boycotting, not because he did a bad job. I personally loved the movie, although I despise Philip Pullman….

By: Liz

Liz — Sun, 14 Dec 2008 20:06:00 +0000

I’m a little worried that they will rush it and it won’t be true to the book. I don’t they should recast Jacob either, Taylor fit the character perfectly & was what I pictured while reading. I have my fingers crossed that “New Moon” comes out well. It sounds like Stephenie Meyer will be involved in the whole process which should help.