Nikki Reed

So, I am no Twihard! I readily admit to loving reading The Twilight books and I have already seen ECLIPSE twice, however these facts alone do not a Twi hard make!

During my 2nd viewing however, I found myself intrigued by the actors in the film, in particular, the Cullen family. I have not hidden the fact that I would definitley have cast the family differently, but I have also been intrigued by what they are like outside of Twilight, and due to the fact I am not a Twi hard, I am choosing to do this research only now. First up is Nikki Reed.

As Nikki.....

As Rosalie.......

As it happens, she is an interesting character. Grew up in a broken home and ended up living away from her parents and looking after herself at the age of 14. She co wrote the screenplay THIRTEEN (released in 2003) with Catherine Hardwicke...recognise that name? She was the director of the first film in this saga, TWILIGHT. She also starred in this with Evan Rachel Wood, and claims that it is semi autobiographical. Went back to school after this, but was apparently consistently harassed by mothers of students in regards to THIRTEEN, that she left.

Checking over her filmography, I'm thinking that the only other work I may have viewed of hers was in The OC as Ryan's girlfriend Sadie, whose ex just happened to be Volchuk. For those not in the know, he was played by none other than Cam Gigandet, who starred alongside Nikki in the first twilight as James, one of the evil vampires! Check them out below:




Nikki is clearly a brunette in real life and should definitely stay that way, however, has apparently apologised profusely to the Twihards for a brunette being cast as a blonde Rosalie.

So, we shall see where this lady ends up. Apparently she is drawn to more indie fare, so we shall watch and see!

The 'Eclipse' review......

Time: Midnight.
Date: Wednesday 30th June.
Place: The Sun theatre

I must say, on Wednesday, I wasn't massively anticipating seeing this film. I was excited to be going out with a bunch of fun chicks, but I have been left a little cold after the last 2 films, so wasn't expecting too much. I was interested to see how the film would differ to the others considering the director they had on board was a whole different kettle of fish than the last 2. David Slade has directed a vampire film before and is probably best known as a music video director, most notably Muse, is anyone seeing the connections here???

So to the film. In summary, the best so far. I wasn't sitting comparing the book or wondering when it would end, but was actually involved in the story. I still have some casting issues. In my mind the Cullen family are the most beautiful people you've ever seen, in the film, not so much. Kristen Stewart is a one trick pony, however she is probably not a bad match for bella. Edward? Still trying to think who would have been perfect for this role. Although i wasn't distracted by this in ECLIPSE. In the books, I am definitely Team Edward, after this film though, even diehard Edward fans, may be lured to the furry side. Jacob steals nearly every scene he is in. Not only does he have a very serious physical presence, but he has some great lines as well. We meet some new cast members and the Aussie actor Xavier Samuel, definitely holds his own on screen. The Duran Duran style makeup is not endearing, and I'm just not sure why the makeup department has had such trouble getting makeup and hair right. I honestly think that if you are a fan, you won't be disappointed. if you are not, then I hear the A Team is kinda funny!

I will actually be interested to watch this one again, unlike the last 2 where a second watch has proven to not be a wise decision, I think this one will hold up. For me, it's the love triangle, and even though I know what happens, my fave scenes were the ones involving our angsty lovestruck teen trio.

Another one down, 2 to go. Sadly, we must wait 18 months for BREAKING DAWN. Lock it in ladies!!!