Twilight DVD Release Review

The DVD version of the film adaptation of Stephenie Meyer’s bestseller Twilight is loaded with special features for hardcore fans who simply can’t get enough of their mystical brooding, pale, undead Prince Charming in all his forms.

The special features of the Twilight DVD release include an audio commentary with director Catherine Hardwicke and leading couple Kristen Stewart and Robert Pattinson. There’s some grumbling and moaning from Stewart about her parts (one gets the impression she is actually quite similar to her reserved, self-conscious character in the film), some standard behind the scenes observations from Hardwicke and a lot of awkward, self-critical remarks from Pattinson, such as during their big kiss he states: “This is quite difficult, ‘cause I have a really flat head, and so it’s quite difficult to get a correct angle.”

What is really enjoyable about the audio commentary is when Pattinson stumps Hardwicke with simple plot questions she is unable to answer, such as “Why doesn’t James just kill her [Bella when she’s packing the house]?” Both Hardwicke and Stewart attempt to answer, but Pattinson seems less than satisfied.

There is also a great deal of extended and deleted scenes, including an additional dream-sequence kiss and more footage of Victoria (Rachelle Lafevre). The seven-part documentary looks at the development of the film from many stages, and the involvement of the author.