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This review is from: New Moon: The Official Illustrated Movie Companion (Paperback)
Once again, Mark Cotta Vaz brings to life the world behind the second instalment of the Twilight Saga. I confess I had found neither the book- nor the movie version of New Moon quite as captivating as the original story of Twilight. Initially, I put this down to the fact that all or most of the characters were no longer new to me. There was plenty of action, of course, what with Bella's death-wish escapades and the confrontation with the Volturi, and enough discovery revolving around the Quileutes and their shape-changing talents to keep me interested, but the story's thread didn't unfold as easily as I might have liked. Then Amazon.ca sold me Cotta Vaz's portrayal of how the book was morphed into the movie, and I quickly reconsidered my first impressions. It contains a good deal more in-depth detail surrounding the making of the film that I of course immediately went back to revisit the screen version. Again, the photography, character studies, actors' comments, and full-disclosure special effects descriptions had me totally bewitched and back on the Twilight Train. Another invaluable addition to the Twi-hard keepsake treasury.
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A MUST-HAVE FOR TWILIGHT FANS,
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This review is from: New Moon: The Official Illustrated Movie Companion (Paperback)
The New Moon illustrated movie Companion gives us an intimate look at the creation of the film. Written again by Mark Cotta Vaz who gave us the original Twilight companion, this one in my opinion is even better. Crammed full of lavish, full color and never before seen photographs (okay, yes most are available on different fan sites but isn't it nice to have them all together here?)Inside we get; exclusive cast and crew interviews, personal quotes, behind the scenes information and a tour of the film sets. Interviews with the actors and director Chris Weitz, wardrobe, hair and make-up secrets, a technical movie making section (revealing location and color change information as well as editing, special effects etc) We then get answers to questions about costume and set design and learn the secrets to the stunts and how a person can become a werewolf. At 141 pages this book is a must-have for any fan and once you've looked at the pictures a couple hundred times and stopped drooling at Edwards Italian reveal and all the shirtless, buff werewolves there's actually tons here to read and discover. For example did you know Edward and Bella were plagued by mosquitoes during the break-up scene? and that Edward wears the same suit throughout the movie because he's seen only through Bella's visions and that was the last thing she saw him wearing? (it gets progressively more tattered as the movie progresses) In a really interesting chapter we get to know the history of the Volturi and see some really cool period costumes (hello Carlisle) as well as details of Edward getting beat up by Felix. We hear more about Taylor's fight for the role of Jacob and explore the world of the Quileute which has been totally integrated with the forest except for the scenes within Emily's house. And with my eternal gratitude we learn that there will be "a fresh interpretation" for Edwards sparkle effect. After devouring this book I now can't decide if it's made the wait until November easier or harder? On one hand it's easier because I have all these gorgeous photos and information to tide me over but on the other its now harder because I'm even more excited to see the movie.
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Twilight is just a great story,
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This review is from: New Moon: The Official Illustrated Movie Companion (Paperback)
You totally fall in love with the characters, they have a lot of passion. If you haven't read the series and you love to fantasize of how a man should be and you like a bit of action too. Read the series. It won't disappoint. Totally fiction in every way. So wish there was a man that existed with that kind of love for their partner.
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