The Biggest Moment in the ‘Twilight’ Movie Is Also the Most Different From the Book, Which Might Have Been a Big Mistake – Showbiz Cheat Sheet

The first film in The Twilight Saga aka the sagas namesake, of course started it all. Its the most stylistic, the one that really took the most risks, and the one that sticks out for being the most distinctive in its filmmaking. Director Catherine Hardwicke was really working against a lot with that film because no one knew it would do well, it didnt have a massive budget, and they were kind of just going with her vision.

Nowadays, the blue hue and the wet, gloomy vibe of the movie is comforting to fans, but it was definitely something people ragged on back then. And one scene, in particular, was the center for a lot of hate as well. Its also one that is much different from the novel.

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The whole premise of Twilight is the fact that Edward Cullen is a vampire. The whole back cover has Bella Swans succinct thoughts on the subject: she knows and yet she doesnt care. Because he wont hurt her and shes unconditionally and irrevocably in love with him.

So, understandably, this is a big moment and it would make sense that the film wanted to make it a visually climactic moment as well. Its not in the book well get to that later but this is probably one of the biggest moments in the film. And probably the most parodied.

After Bella finally finds out what Cold Ones was code for in the book she bought in Port Angeles, she makes Edward follow her into the woods behind their high school. There, they have a standoff without facing each other, and Bella (played by Kristen Stewart) says the now-iconic line of I know what you are, to which Edward (played by Robert Pattinson) replies with the well-known Say it, out loud. Say it!

It all ends in, Vampire. After, of course, the whole You dont eat or drink anything, spiel too. Its all so dramatic, which is also the fun of it. But, again, this is worlds away from how it happens in the novel.

When Bella tells Edward she knows hes a vampire in Twilight, written by Stephenie Meyer, it happens in his silver Volvo on their way home from Port Angeles. Like in the movie, its after she goes to the town with Angela and Jessica while they shop for dresses, but its in the car after the Italian restaurant.

She starts off the conversation talking about Edwards mindreading, and this is a continuation of the conversation in the restaurant, where she also lets it slip that she figured out shes the only one he cant read. So not only did she notice hes reading minds, but shes also clocked he cant read hers. This scene pinpoints just how smart Bella Swan is.

And then it goes into vampires. They dont even use the word a ton, and definitely not like they do in the movie. Its not scandalous, and Bella doesnt make it this big deal, because again to her, it isnt. This annoys Edward, of course, but this is all just confusing to him as well. Like, why isnt Bella running for the hills?

Basically, the scene in the car is pretty intimate, but in a slow burn, quiet way. And there is so much character development and relationship development between the characters here, that its subtlety is what makes it what it is. All the more important.

Edward realizes right then and there, also, that hes in love with her, even though he doesnt verbally say that out loud. It shows him how smart she truly is, which is added to her kindness and beauty that already attracts him to her. On Bellas front, she also feels closer to Edward after this scene. She now shares this secret with him, hes not hiding it anymore. Shes a bit relieved, too, to get that out of the way.

Its not this climactic event like in the movie, but it showcases her brains and their chemistry (which is better seen in Midnight Sun). Things like this and others taken out or not put into the movies are reasons why people make fun of it with Still a better love story than Twilight. Which, still isnt all that funny as is, to be honest.

But, the core heart of these characters and their most loveable moments arent often on display in the films. Instead, theyre chosen over flashy moments, which dont serve as great of a service as something like this would have in its place.

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