Beautiful CreaturesMovie Reviews

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  • Oh No!
    Written March 5, 2013

    Run away if you enjoyed the book even a little.

    by Witch Twin

    When reading the book, I couldn't put it down, but almost every part of the movie was awful. I have always thought of Emma Thompson as a very good actor, but with what she was given for her role, even she couldn't make it work. I actually ended up leaving during the last scene because it was that bad. Other than the actress who played Lena, the acting was TERRIBLE, the writing was terrible, the directing was terrible and I am just honestly saddened by the injustice that was done to such a good book.

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  • So-so
    Written February 16, 2013

    Very repetitious

    by suemarie

    The plot took so long to build up to the climax, it got boring and monotonous. It would have been a good TV movie of the week. The acting and special effects were OK, but it needed a better and more concise story. I have not read the book and after seeing this I will not.

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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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  • Oh No!
    Written February 28, 2013

    Book Butchers

    by A_Good_Reflection

    If you liked the book, stick with the book. The producers/directors horrendously butchered the book with this film. Acting wasn't that great, and you could definitely tell this was a very VERY low budget film. Save your money and read the book again!

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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 February 15, 2013

    Beautiful Creatures

    by shayemfrench_85

    Since I read the book, I had high hopes for this movie. I was mistaken because there was so much in the movie that was not anything like the book. I expect there to be a few things that aren't the same, but this movie was so different from the book that I almost had to wonder if it even had anything to do with the book. I must say, though, that I did enjoy the movie to the extent that I could.

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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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  • 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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    Written February 24, 2013

    What you would expect of a tween fantasy drama.

    by DFahrenkrug6

    I took my younger sisters to see it. They of course loved every minute of it. I was a bit more skeptical going in after having taken them to all the Twilights. I think the acting in this was better than the Twilights. The story being told was also not as dry. There were definitely moments of teenage angst but they were not as over the top as in Twilight. It did have some timing/pacing issues but overall that didn't take away from the experience. I say if you're interested in this genre then go for it.

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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 20, 2013

    Disappointment for Book Fans

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    When any film is adapted from a book there are going to be discrepancies and scenes left out, but the Beautiful Creatures film was nothing like the book. First, there is no Marian. She is an essential character and would not have been that hard to include. The film does not include or even explain Ethan's dad. Ridley's character is supposed to help Saraphine during Lena's claiming. In the end Lena is supposed to have one green eye and one gold eye. Finally, I had a huge problem with Lena wiping Ethan's memory of her in the end. Where did that come from?

    The film itself did have good music, and the special effects were really good. However, as a fan of the book, I was disappointed that the film didn't follow the story line more closely.

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  • No
    Written February 18, 2013

    So disappointed

    by mandi6278

    I have read the Caster Chronicles and was excited when they were making it into a movie. Only this wasn't a movie, it was a caricature. Fake, contrived Southern accents? Check. Over the top stereotypical witches? Check. I don't think Emma Thompson had even read the book because she ruined the character. Ruined. And I like Emma Thompson. She seemed to be playing Professor Trelawney without the gypsy clothes and with a bad accent. Sarafine is not manic.... she's evil. And Thompson gave us manic instead. Jeremy Irons did a great job as Macon, but I don't understand why they needed to make him a Dark Caster instead of the Incubus he is/was. Anyone who had read the books would also know that if you were hoping for a sequel/franchise you absolutely cannot combine Marian and Amma into one character. I just don't understand why they changed so much just for the sake of change. The movie turned the story into a bad combination of Gone with the Wind and The Craft.

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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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  • So-so
    Written February 26, 2013

    Beautiful Creatures

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    I enjoyed this movie but was a little dissapointed. I had just finished the book so that colored my experience. There was so much less character development in the film that I really felt it was missing some of the most interesing parts. The bood had a recurring musical theme that was left out of the movie entirely. I really thing it would have enhanced the movie. I know that ti could have been much better.

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  • So-so
    Written February 17, 2013

    Stay home and read the book

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    The Good: The acting, setting, and costumes were all well done. The onscreen chemistry between Alden (Ethan) and Alice (Lena) was especially good.

    The Bad: The handling of the conversion from book to film was, frankly, lazy. They took book one of a four book series and not only missed the major thematic elements but ensured that there could be no sequels based on the other books. Really, YA authors - if you're going from book to film, go Lionsgate/Summit or stay away.

    The books are pretty good; the movie is poor. If the trailer interested you, buy the book.

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