Beautiful CreaturesMovie Reviews

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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 23, 2013

    Beautiful Creatures

    by corinne.e.cooper

    If you like fantasy and mystery, you are in for a treat! This was a wonderful whimsical yet at times sinister movie. I thoroughly enjoyed seeing it and would see it again.

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  • Must Go!
    Written February 14, 2013

    A Good Example of a Book-to-Movie Adaptation Done Well

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    For some reason, critics and onlookers on this film compare it to 'Twilight'; it's anything but. It's always difficult to take a book, turn it into a movie, make it attractive to a wide range of audiences, and appease to fans of the book. In the case of 'Twilight', they stuck too closely to the book and the movie turned out awful. In the case of 'Beautiful Creatures', they kept the heart and soul of the book, found actors who could act, and turned this story into a great adaptation of the book. Is it exactly same as the book? No. Should it be? NO.
    Alden Ehrenreich did an incredible job as Ethan Wate: sweet, quirky, honest, and pure. I couldn't picture anyone else in the part. Alice Englert was a perfect Lena Duchannes. Emma Thompson, Jeremy Irons, and Emmy Rossum (Sarafine, Macon, and Ridley, respectively) hit the absolute nail on the head with their characters. The differences from book to movie were flawless and made perfect sense. Will definitely see it again. Hoping for sequels!

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  • No
    Written February 14, 2013

    -_-

    by marionsiegle

    I remember watching The Hunger Games and thinking, wow, they did not stick with the source material and missing all the important stuff. Compared to Beautiful Creatures, that movie was a masterpiece. As a fan of the Castor Chronicles, I have to say DO NOT SEE THIS MOVIE. If you loved the books, you will HATE this movie. I know no book to movie adaption will ever be like the book. But this movie didn't even have the essence that made Beautiful Creatures such a good book.The direction is awful. The script is HORRIBLE. Just. don't see this movie. These people don't deserve your money.

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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 February 16, 2013

    Not a Waste of Money

    by l.nwhite

    Did not read the book, but the movie was really entertaining. If you like fantasy things, i'd see it. Way better than twilight because the actors are pretty good, not anything on the oscar level, obviously. The hero guy was likable and the witch girl was not annoying. The movie was kind of like one of the better nicolas sparks books but with magic. Really funny jokes about pop culture.

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    Written February 15, 2013

    Beautiful, wonderful ,empowering

    by heartnsoul757

    Intelligent scripting, wonderful performances by all and downright fun. Just when I thought it was going to be predictable I was pleasantly surprised. Special effects did what exactly should be happening. Enhancing the scene not stealing the scene. Maybe because I'm pagan I can appreciate the nuances, the deeper meaning of what is happening, the messages this movie is telling the viewers. The score by "thenewno2" was outstanding!!! Especially the second song during the credits. I left the movie actually feeling empowered. A must see!

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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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  • Must Go!
    Written February 16, 2013

    Beautiful Creatures

    by Spellsong

    I really enjoyed this movie. You found yourself really pulling for the young couple. There was less of the special effects than I expected after watching the previews but that ended up really adding to this type of movie. I am already waiting for the next one. Well? I'm waiting!

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  • So-so
    Written February 21, 2013

    Lost

    by thomasr1

    This movie was an okay movie.. but the problem was me and my friends were like lost the whole movie. The ending started to make since but overall not the best movie to go watch. Unless your a good thinker. The setting and fantasy things were amazing!

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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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  • I'm In
    Written February 14, 2013

    If you read the young adult novel.....

    by alhprovencio

    The movie was enjoyable. If you read the book, take what you know out of your mind and just enjoy this love story. I would watch this magical film again.

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  • So-so
    Written February 20, 2013

    Didn't follow the book

    by Deannaman

    Well the movie was still good but for those of us that read the book there are missing key characters so don't be surprised if you do go...I am not sure about the creative team on this one if they were on a budget or just trying to keep the movie under 2 hours like the first movie in the Twilight series there may be hope if they don't skimp on the necessary details in the book to build these characters properly.

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    Written March 2, 2013

    I need to read the book..

    by malayshamiranda

    So based on other reviews the book was better than the movie.. well arnt they all :) The movie was okay.. rather long but that left room for details. The main characters were great actors and the special effects were okay not fantastic to the point were I would want to buy the blu ray but good. Sometimes I got the feeling the movie producers and directors were expecting this film to be epic.. Twilight epic. But not quite there.. nice try though. Cute love story and little to unrealistic for a 15 and 16 year old.

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    Written February 16, 2013

    Good movie in its own right

    by GTtoPSR

    I did not read the books and so I do not try to compare this movie to any preconceived notions from a book. The movie worked well as a movie.

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Lys_Marie2016 Beautiful Creatures was a good movie.

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christinehdo The acting in Beautiful Creatures was amazing, but the movie was NOTHING like the book. Waiting for a sequel though!

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