Beautiful CreaturesMovie Reviews

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  • So-so
    Written March 4, 2013

    It's OK

    by rogerwilber

    I've never read the book so I'll take the word of my wife and daughter when they say the movie did not follow the book very well and made a number of unfortunate changes to the story.

    For me personally, I left feeling I had just paid matinee prices for a made for TV movie.

    The leading man, while having a nice smile, is too old for the part. Speaking of nice smile, it is used at every turn whether called for or not.

    The leading lady at times turns in a performance that is rather disappointing to the point that her own cardboard cutout could have stood in for her.

    The best acting comes from a somewhat over the top Emma Thompson and a seductive Emmy Rossum, both of whom sadly only shows just how bad the main characters were.

    Jeremy Irons did what he does best, be Jeremy Irons with a different accent.

    Sadly, I should have waited and seen this one on DVD instead.

    Thankfully the family time involved made it worth it, even if the movie itself didn't,

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  • Must Go!
    Written February 17, 2013

    More!

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    Loved the movie, now I went out and bought the whole series in books. Leaves me wanting to read more!

    I read many of the comments before I went and I was not happy that so many people said it was not as good as the book and gave it a bad review. These people dont seem to understand a) not everyone will have read the book first to compare it to and b) just because a movie is based on the book, it does not make the book the manuscript for the movie. Books will always be better than the movie, but that is no reason to give the movie a bad review. To those people - repeat after me - THAT is HOLLYWOOD!

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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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  • Must Go!
    Written February 18, 2013

    I loved it

    by jmooney

    Whether I have read the book or not...I loved it. Ethan kept the comedy going in this sinister tale of romance, deception, and spells. I like these movies. I hope the next movie will be in production soon. I'm looking forward to all three books made into a movie. It might be a theme of Twilight but it's a good theme without the vamps. Also reminded me of a Romeo and Juliet too.

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  • So-so
    Written February 18, 2013

    Not like the book

    by Divingmama2

    Both my 11 year old daughter and I have read the books. While I was disappointed with the many differences between the book and the movie, my daughter still thought it was pretty good. If you love the books, I think you might be a little disappointed.

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  • Must Go!
    Written February 25, 2013

    It's Different Than the Books, But Just as Good

    by moonlitsculpture

    My 14 year-old daughter and I saw Beautiful Creatures yesterday and loved it. Honestly, I think they needed to "dumb it down" for a general audience but the dialogue was still fresh and fun, the characters were well-rounded, and the plot moved quickly and often unpredictably. We both cried several times and laughed a lot, as well. It was a great way to spend a Sunday afternoon.

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  • So-so
    Written February 19, 2013

    Meh

    by TheGFam12

    This was not too bad of a movie for people who have NOT read the book. For those who have, speaking for myself, I felt it could have been much better. It was as if the director's skimmed the book and transposed the 'gist' of it into a movie. I think they also had a low budget to work with which is why one of the main characters in the book (Marian) was not present and Amma filled two roles.

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    Written February 18, 2013

    Good Movie

    by zilischm2012

    The movie was good. It had some pretty intense parts. I feel like there is going to be a second movie. OVerall I would see it again

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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 15, 2013

    Great Movie

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    My hubby and I saw this and we really liked the movie. Granted it does jump around to a lot of different things that if you've read the books know that it comes from later books. Overall we really enjoyed it. Now my husband wants to read the books since I said it does jump around.

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  • So-so
    Written March 8, 2013

    Great for Jr. High age

    by ramziencinzie

    I was looking forward to this because of the fantastic range of actors. While they played their parts amazing and the graphics were great it was just tooooo young for anyone 20 and over.

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  • Oh No!
    Written February 16, 2013

    if you read the book...

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    dont go! first of all, ethan looks way older than 16 ,there was no aunts ,macon had no dog and ethan's dad was left out and marian aswell which changes the story in the movie a lot than the book.there was no" mind talkin" between lena and ethan and the visions they had together had no point in the movie since they changed one important part!it was terrible.if u didnt read the book, i woul say it was okay but still not good.poor acting of the main characters.

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    Written February 17, 2013

    Enjoyable love story

    by VAwitch

    Knowing Alfre Woodard & Jeremy Irons made this one of interest, along w/ the magical aspect.

    I enjoyed the film more than I expected. There were moments of humor that got good (appropriate) chuckles from the audience. Not too teen-angsty.

    I kept thinking though, that I was looking at a relation of Leonard DeCapprio in the male lead.

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  • Oh No!
    Written February 18, 2013

    SOOOOO DISSSAAAAPPPPOOOIIIINTING

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    I UNDERSTAND THAT THE MOVIE CAN'T BE TO THE LETTER OF THE BOOK, BUT COME ON WHERE ARE ALL THE CHARACTERS PLEASE ETHAN FINDS THE LOCKET ON HIS OWN IN THE FIRST 10 MIN OF THE MOVIE AND THE BOOK REALLY IN THE LIBRARY FOR PETES SAKE GET SOMETHING RIGHT WON'T YOU AND RIDLEY SHORT RED HAIR WHAT HAPPENED TO LONG BLONDE HAIR AND WHERE WAS THE LOLYPOP REALLY NOT WORTH THE MONEY OF THE MOVIES NOW A DAYS SHOULD OF WAITED FOR THE DVD.

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    Written February 15, 2013

    Trailer not representative of the actual movie

    by barbzilla1

    First off if all you know if this movie is the Trailers, go learn a bit about the movie before you watch it or prepare to be disappointed as I was.

    That being said, it wasn't a bad movie. It was a fairly good teen romance movie all things considered, what it was not was a fun action filled magical romp.

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MelanieMarcotte The Beautiful Creatures movie was amazing. Wasn't a fan of the graphics in the dining room spinning scene but incredible story. Loved it!!!!

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LovingToSing MY MOM ORDERED BEAUTIFUL CREATURES ON DIRECTV CINEMA FOR ME OMG. I LOVED THE BOOK! Now I wanna see if the movie is better...

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