Beautiful CreaturesMovie Reviews

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  • Oh No!
    Written February 25, 2013

    Wow

    by kiweone

    There are not enough words in the dictionary to describer how bad this movie was. I really like the book and barely resembles the book. Different ending, different beginning and frankly most of the details and people were different.

    I left the movie completely defeated - now I'm not too crazy about even reading the rest of the series.

    Save your money and your precious 2 hours.

    Sooooo not worth it.

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  • Oh No!
    Written February 16, 2013

    The book was much better

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    If you read the book and then went to see the movie, you will be disappointed. I went with about 50 people from my school and not one said the movie was better than the book. They took out key details that they had in the book. If there hadn't been a book, it would've been a lot better.

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  • I'm In
    Written February 19, 2013

    It was actually a good movie

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    I wanted to see this from the start. I was pleased with the script and content. I would definitely recommend this movie to any one who loves witches and wizards (or Casters :)).

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  • No
    Written February 18, 2013

    Don't put yourself through it....

    by rentorpaytosee

    I had high hopes based on the trailer. Really had my curiosity peaked. I was SO disappointed. It was really poor. It tried to mix a little Harry Potter knock off and a little Twilight but fell WAY short of both of those series (which I love). The story was ok but the dialogue kept slipping in to sillyness. Special effects were spotty and few and far between. Almost walked out...and I have not walked out on a movie since the 80's :) Don't go...

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    Written February 19, 2013

    enjoyed more then twlight

    by Tattoo_Tina

    i enjoyed this movie. i thought it was gonna be too much romance stuff but it was not at all. I enjoyed this way more then twilight. there was always action or something going on instead of saying how in love they were. def a good movie

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  • Oh No!
    Written March 19, 2013

    Nothing like the book

    by truqueen89

    This film is a mess!!!! I'm a huge fan of the series but the director of this film butchered this film. The characters back story was cut out, poor Amma's character was cut out and ya'll know she played a big part. This movie was completely different than the book. I can't believe the authors allowed there work to be destroyed like this. I hope the franchise ends here because I don't know how they'll be able to clean up the mess this first film has created.

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  • Must Go!
    Written February 15, 2013

    So much more than Twilight!

    by hairamst

    We were very entertained the entire movie. The cast is very good. The lead boy is absolutely worth watching. He steals the movie with his southern charm.
    Came right home and downloaded the first book of the series.
    Highly recommend.

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    Written February 15, 2013

    Beautiful Creature

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    Look people movie Can't all ways match book or the movie ended being way to long an write do read book an they try to make movie match the book some time they person who movie that movie get to long so we cut down a little bit
    go see the movie then read book make up ur know mind bout movie
    i read the book i hate the book to the movie because the movie ended being like book
    xxxx

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    Written March 10, 2013

    If you liked the movie "The Craft" you will love the movie [just like I do]

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    I almost didn't go see this movie based on ratings, but I'm glad that I decided to go for it regardless. This movie makes for a great story, delivers excellent acting, and an interesting plot. The whole good versus evil plays a key role in this flick. The story focuses on this girl that happens to be the outcast in a small town. It also brings religion in the flick and provides quality entertainment. What could have been a soap opera isn't thanks to the humor throughout the movie. I like that the cast isn't A listers, because it helps to draw the viewers into that world. Almost anyone can relate to the story in some way. The characters are strong and have their own personalities. If anything, Beautiful Creatures is highly underrated and is a must see. Even if you miss this one in theaters, make this one first on your "must see" rental. Its' worth it.

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  • So-so
    Written March 8, 2013

    Worth Seeing if You Like This Kind of Thing

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    While Beautiful Creatures was certainly better than I was expecting, it was still not as good as it could have been.

    The story was the typical supernatural Romeo and Juilet that we've come to expect from teen paranormal novels, though there were a few pleasant twists.

    And while the styling was absolutely stunning, the best part of the film really was the costuming and set design, I really wish that film makers would spend more time on their CGI effects if they insist on using them. There were some really beautiful or disturbing moments in the film, only to be ruined by cheesy visual effects.

    I very much enjoy paranormal romance, so I enjoyed this mostly by default, but if it's not your thing, you could probably skip this with no trouble.

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    Written February 16, 2013

    Beautiful Creatures

    by firefell

    I rather liked it. It was not at all what I was expecting. The previews made it sound like it was going to have more angsty teen drama, and family politics, but it was really just a nice, if odd story about a boy and a girl. The casting was great, and the story moved along quite nicely.

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  • No
    Written February 15, 2013

    It hurts me to say this about a movie about a book i really loved

    by kellyg7

    I have two main things to say. 1) not like the book. And i dont mean ok they left out some stuff just to simplify things. They left out marian. Really? And just went ahead and made Amma the Keeper? Ugh... And the ending of the movie - HOW COULD YOU DO THAT?!?!? 2) that absolute darling of a nerdy-but-hot beatnik-y boy/man was wonderful. i cannot wait to see him in other things, he's going to be great. i dont think his portrayal of Ethan was necessarily true to the book. He came across as charming, outgoing, etc. Ethan in the book seemed much more introspective, quiet. But i liked it. Like REALLY liked it. He was perhaps a more likeable Ethan than the character in the book. Kudos to him.

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    Written February 20, 2013

    Not disappointed - good teen movie

    by Moose14546

    I?ve read the reviews by those that read the book & honestly, there hasn?t been a movie made that is as good as the book. The details are very rarely if ever close & too many events & people get changed that's why I don?t go to movie if I've read the book. I did not read this book nor did my grand daughter (16 yrs old) and we both thoroughly enjoyed this film. The story line of 2 teens falling in love & overcoming the odds was in the believable category & the film was well acted. It was nice not to have to cringe or be embarrassed by overly sexual acts or fowl language. Pleasant & feel good movie.

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  • Must Go!
    Written February 25, 2013

    Give it Credit

    by lalanene333

    Though this was not a perfect adaptation (no book-to-movie ever is. See Hunger Games, Percy Jackson, Twilight, Eragon, etc, the story this film presented is still beautiful. Yes, parts were mangled, and yes, it isn't perfect, but I still enjoyed the film for what it presented. It brought Ethan and Lena to light (Alden did a fantastic job and Alice was wonderful as well) but we will always have our own version of the characters in our heads. That's just how these things work. And yes, I am upset about the Amma/Marian controversy, but it was worth watching and falling in love with the story all over again. (Okay, maybe it was just Alden's performance as Ethan that has me onboard :D) Take the film for what it presents, write down the mistakes, and let the film execs know what to fix for the next one (please let there be another one)

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  • So-so
    Written February 17, 2013

    Entertaining

    by svaneck55

    Unlike many who have reviewed this movie, I have the advantage of NOT having read the books so I can review the movie for what it is. It was entertaining. Jeremy Irons and Emma Thompson were very good (as always) despite the movie's lack of continuity. The "newer" actors were not too bad either. I did feel like they were trying to cram as much as possible into 1.5 hrs. That doesn't work too well. However, if the movie were longer it would have been too much since it does at times move at a slow pace (and I do mean slow). There are no surprises here, just an OK movie to pass the time by yourself, with friends or a date.

    Now for those who have read the books, I get the disappointment, but please keep in mind that very few book/movie adaptations are in alignment. If you just want to see a cute movie that is clean (no gore, language or nudity), I recommend you go. Otherwise, wait for the DVD.

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