Beautiful CreaturesMovie Reviews

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    Written February 15, 2013

    If you have read the book...

    by chels7639

    If you have read the book you definitely do not want to see it. I went with a friend who hadn't read the book and really enjoyed the movie. But there are so many things that were changed to make the movie completely different from the book. I felt like I was watching a movie that just took bits and pieces from the book.

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    Written February 19, 2013

    Where's the Book?

    by GRANDMA_STREZ

    I have never been so disappointed in a movie. It strayed so far off the book, I was almost wondering if it was the same series. They left out main Characters & key points that were extremely important to the series of books. Even The mind reading bond between Ethan & Lena was gone....and where did that ending come from??? Very Very Very Sad movie version of the book :(

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    Written February 15, 2013

    Pretty Good for my family

    by jenniferleighdixon

    My husband, myself, and our 10 year old daughter went to see this for Valentines day. There was not much offered that was family friendly, none of us had read the book. I have to say we were all pleasantly surprised by the movie. Even my husband said it was pretty good!

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  • So-so
    Written February 17, 2013

    Why?

    by klweltner94

    First off I'm just going to say this; Hollywood needs to learn what to cut and what not to cut from movies that were originally books. Beautiful Creatures is a really good book series; and I was very upset at the fact that in the movie the cut out some of the monumental moments in the book to lead onto the next book. The writers and directors cut out too many of the important parts of the book for me to get into the movie. The entire time I watched it I was saying "they got this wrong" "what were they thinking leaving (fill in scene or person) out" and "ok they at least got that part right". As an avid book lover it pains me to see a really good book turned into a mediocre movie. I'm not saying that the actors weren't good; I'm just saying content and based off of the book; it wasn't a good movie. Now for those that haven't read the series and have no intention of reading them may be confused or like it depending on the person.

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    Written February 21, 2013

    BEAUTIFUL CREATURES

    by kpatton222

    This was the worst movie I have ever seen made from a book. The people did not fit. The story was ruined. Amma was not the librarian, The death of Macon was not done correctly.
    The book of moon's was not found in that way. Lena drove a hearse. Important people were left out.
    DID THE PERSON WRITING THE SCRIPT EVEN READ THE BOOK? I DON'T THINK SO. AND CERTAINLY NOT ANY OF THE OTHER BOOK'S. IMPORTANT PEOPLE WERE LEFT OUT.

    ALL I CAN SAY IS TRASH.

    IF YOU HAVE READ THE BOOK'S, DON'T WASTE YOUR TIME ON THE MOVIE, IT IS A REAL DISAPPOINTMENT.

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    Written February 22, 2013

    Beautiful Creatures

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    This movie was a real total disappointment. I read all of the books and this was horrible. If you are going to do a movie based on a book, the least you could do is keep it real to the characters, plot and book itself. We never saw Ethan's father at all, what happened to the Liberian who was Ethan's mother's best friend, what about other characters that were not included in the movie. And the housekeeper/Seer Ama was to young to play her character. In the book she was a really old woman and she was also Ethan's father's Nanny and housekeeper. They left the prom scene out. These people should have kept the movie to to the book because it was not worth seeing at all.

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    Written February 20, 2013

    Beautiful Creatures

    by suemi24

    My husband and i, went to go see Beautiful Creatures on Sunday 2/17/13. We both thoroughly enjoyed it. The outcome was not what we had expected. Would differently recommend it to my family and friends. On a scale of 1-10, I would give it an 8.

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  • So-so
    Written February 18, 2013

    Disappointed, but it was a so so movie

    by twilight_dawn1

    Went and saw this movie with my husband on Valentine's Day, and was extremely disappointed. Hubby liked it, but he didn't read the books. I read all 4 books and I think that's why I didn't like it as much. The books are so much better, than the movie. I went and saw it a second time with my mom last night, and thought it wasn't that bad. Is it better than Twilight or Harry Potter? No. Would I buy the movie? Probably, since I have the books. Those of you who haven't read the books, please watch the movie, before you read them. You will be disappointed by all the scenes that should have been in the movie, but were cut out or not filmed at all.

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  • So-so
    Written February 25, 2013

    If you loved the book, you may be disappointed.

    by jenndashney

    I was entertained, but truly disappointed to see that some of my favorite characters from the book had been omitted all together. Marion was missed at the expulsion hearing, and then in the library. Amma as the librarian didn't even make sense. I don't know why they wouldn't find it important to include the best friend of Ethan's mother. In the sequel, will Amma then train the new keeper? Silly.

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    Written February 18, 2013

    I have about had it!

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    Alright, so people who have read the book (like myself I might add) are losing their minds! First off, its a 568 page book, so due to time restraints and what not, they cannot get every detail into the film. People need to enjoy the film for the film and stop comparing it to the books! Yes, while it is a book to movie adaptation and the book is exceptional, the movie is also VERY GOOD! The script was amazing, the way that they mixed hilarious elements with those sweet heart felt moments was just great! So shame on all the people who read the book and are now ripping apart the movie, I feel bad that you couldn't enjoy that movie as much as I did!

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    Written March 17, 2013

    Beautiful Creatures

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    I liked it very much. I had not read the book,nor knew the storyline beforehand. Plot was good. Editing was not good. Things seemed to be happening out of sequence. Some of the charactors story lines/personalities needed to be expanded upon, such as Amma, and the cousins (Emmy Rossom's character) and other family members. Special effects were very good.

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    Written February 18, 2013

    Romance the modern way

    by windiebird

    While Beautiful Creatures might not be for the arthouse crowd, it certainly accomplishes what it sets out to do. Classic themes are played out here with new twists but no big surprises. However! That being said, Emma Thompson delivers a masterful performance and Jeremy Irons is delightful as always. Our young couple puts in an emotional and believable boiling romance and you'll find yourself highly engrossed (if you're in the mood for a teen, paranormal romance, mind you).

    Definitely see it if you like: 1.) Emma Thompson 2.) Cheesy but undeniable teenage love 3.) "Magical" fiction.

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    Written February 18, 2013

    Stick to the book not the re-written script

    by curvybutterfly

    This was all over the place, I have read all four of the books, and you cant leave out major characters. The acting was not that great, the movie jumped all over the place, I feel bad for people who havent read the books, I am sure they were totally lost. Do not waste your money and I will not see any of the follow ups if they are made.

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  • So-so
    Written March 4, 2013

    So-so

    by jtolison

    I have seen the movie and rate it as so-so because the acting was so horrible it could have been real life instead of just a movie. People go to the movies to lose themselves in the story behind the movie and what's going on within the movie. The actors horrible accents and lack of chemistry on set through me off. But at the same time if you like feeling as though this could have actually taken place then this is definitely the movie for you.

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    Written February 19, 2013

    Beautiful Creatures

    by The grand experience

    I have not read the book - but I will now! I was so very pleased to go to a movie which told a full story during the time alloted and doesn't require me to wait a year or more for a conclusion. I am sure there is more to the book than was covered. Isn't that always the case? I was satisfied that the authors have a point to make and that they have a novel way to express themselves. Thanks for a beautifully visual presentation and a new way to look at universal feelings and original situations.

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