You know, I didn’t reckon I would buy this DVD, don’t want to be completely obsessed, and I already have the books, DVDs, Director’s Notebook, and the Illustrated book – but I watched Twilight in Forks on cable and loved it. I loved hearing about the town, seeing Jacob’s grandfather, and the townsfolks where simply fantastic. I don’t know, maybe just one more thing to add to my Twilight life, but I want to say thanks to Forks for indulging the fans and sharing their town.
I loved this even though I would not call myself a “Twi-hard”. It documents the rise of a phenomenon that is fascinating on so many levels, fan or not. The natural scenery is gorgeous and a part that really stuck with me was a woman from the Forks Chamber of Commerce saying “They [the fans] come here for Twilight, but they return for Forks”.
I was very impressed with the people of the town and the fact that stepahnie meyer went there and did her research. and this book was just not based on fiction it was based on the tales from the town and their beliefs. That alot of this truley could be real. I was watching something on history channel and they say that Vampires truly could be among us!
Four hours away from Seattle, Washington lies the town of Forks–once a logging town, now revitalized by author Stephanie Meyers’ series of young adult books–Twilight (The Twilight Saga, Book 1), The Twilight Saga: New Moon, Eclipse (The Twilight Saga) and Breaking Dawn (The Twilight Saga, Book 4) starring vampire heartthrob Edward Cullen and the like of his long life, human teenager Bella Swan.
Approximately 90 minutes, this documentary explores Forks from the perspective of the town’s lifeblood–its people. Sumptuously gorgeous with a full spectrum of natural attractions: incredible timberland, the Olympic Natural Park, the windswept beaches of La Push, Rialto and Kalaloch, the Hoh Rain Forest, the Sol Duc Falls, Quileute Indian Reservation land and the intimate setting of a small American town, Forks boasts of a major tourist influx in the last few years since the Twilight books and films have rekindled the romantic imagination of the nation and the world.
For the most part this presentation is geared towards Twilight fans only. I don’t believe anyone other than a die-hard fan would be willing to devote 90 minutes of their time to watch what is basically a travel log outlining the phenomenal growth of an otherwise declining town in desperate need of revitalization from a once booming timber industry.
Along came Stephanie Meyers and her cast of centuries ancient vampires and the Quileute werewolves to infuse the dying area with new blood in the form of tourists and business.
Mainly a compendium of various local interviews, “Twilight in Forks” acts as a huge thank you card to all the Twilight fans from grateful townspeople who so delight in sharing their lives and the place they live with Twi-heads all around the United States and the world. Highlighted is the Twilight tour which escorts a mini-busload of the books’ lovers to noted points of interest–the Swan residence, the Cullen House, the Forks High School, Jacob Black’s house and La Push beach and interviews with two Quileute elders who clarify the tribe’s actual relationship with shape shifting wolves that are featured so prominently in the books.
Of course, there is a concentration on the fans who have arrived in droves and have really went to Forks as well as teachers, website bloggers and the MTV Twilight Tuesday segment host who attempt to clarify the like affair between the books, characters and the people who cannot get enough of the whole series and their associated films.
Bottom line? If you like Twilight and are curious about the town of Forks in Washington State, you will probably delight in this 90 minute presentation that affords you a townsfolk view of just what its like to live in the Twilight Zone and experience what the popularity of the books and the films have done to revitalize a town once on the decline. If you are expecting guest appearances from the cast from the films, skip this one as it concentrates on the business men and women who cannot believe their excellent fortune and the fans who have made an economic bonanza possible and encouragingly sustainable. Recommended and rated only for the die hard Twilight fan. For those who haven’t a clue about this fan phenomenon, find something else to watch.
I wasn’t sure if I would delight in this documentary, but anything Twilight related it sure to be a hit. I was really drawn into the movie. I reckon it was a fantastic way to show how a small town like Forks went from smalltown nobody to huge time hot spot. Fantastic movie!
This documentary did a fantastic job of showing us the “real” Forks Washington. The one Stephanie wrote about and the one I envision while reading this Saga. If you can place the movies out of your mind for the time it takes to watch this I reckon you will be pleasantly surprised. (You must stop comparing the movies to this DVD, the books, my friends, it is about the books). Stephanie clearly did her homework! Any right “Twi-hard” will not only buy this DVD, but will appreciate the significance of it, especially if you do not live in the Pacific Northwest and may never have the opportunity to visit. Thanks to those who made it possible to see the Forks Washington that Stephanie Meyer so elegantly depicted in her tale.
Kind of felt longer than it should have been, but it was clean to see what the real Forks looks like. The movie follows the Twilight Tour and shows all the spots from the book. They spend a lot of time talking to people about the effect the books/movies have had on the town. They talk to some visiting fans as well. It was cool to see interviews with Larry Carroll and Kaleb Nation. They talked to a couple of Quiliute people about their culture as well. Not the best thing I’ve ever watched, but cool for people like me who will probably never get to Forks, or even for people who’ve been who want to relive their visit.
This DVD is a candid look at the town of Forks, it’s people, and the impact the ‘Twilight’ series has had on them. I get the impression that prior to Stephenie Meyer’s visit, they may have been in a condition of economic devastation due to a bleak economy with the logging industry, etc., but then came Edward and Bella! It’s heart-warming to know the success of a teenage work of fiction has set the town back in the right direction. I am sure they will feel the effects for some time to come and that is a very excellent thing.
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You know, I didn’t reckon I would buy this DVD, don’t want to be completely obsessed, and I already have the books, DVDs, Director’s Notebook, and the Illustrated book – but I watched Twilight in Forks on cable and loved it. I loved hearing about the town, seeing Jacob’s grandfather, and the townsfolks where simply fantastic. I don’t know, maybe just one more thing to add to my Twilight life, but I want to say thanks to Forks for indulging the fans and sharing their town.
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This was a fantastic tale, I would recommend all twilight movie & book lovers to watch this.
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I loved this even though I would not call myself a “Twi-hard”. It documents the rise of a phenomenon that is fascinating on so many levels, fan or not. The natural scenery is gorgeous and a part that really stuck with me was a woman from the Forks Chamber of Commerce saying “They [the fans] come here for Twilight, but they return for Forks”.
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I was very impressed with the people of the town and the fact that stepahnie meyer went there and did her research. and this book was just not based on fiction it was based on the tales from the town and their beliefs. That alot of this truley could be real. I was watching something on history channel and they say that Vampires truly could be among us!
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An brilliant piece to go along with the Twilight Series. Want to visit the place the series was based on and I could with this fantastic tape.
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Four hours away from Seattle, Washington lies the town of Forks–once a logging town, now revitalized by author Stephanie Meyers’ series of young adult books–Twilight (The Twilight Saga, Book 1), The Twilight Saga: New Moon, Eclipse (The Twilight Saga) and Breaking Dawn (The Twilight Saga, Book 4) starring vampire heartthrob Edward Cullen and the like of his long life, human teenager Bella Swan.
Approximately 90 minutes, this documentary explores Forks from the perspective of the town’s lifeblood–its people. Sumptuously gorgeous with a full spectrum of natural attractions: incredible timberland, the Olympic Natural Park, the windswept beaches of La Push, Rialto and Kalaloch, the Hoh Rain Forest, the Sol Duc Falls, Quileute Indian Reservation land and the intimate setting of a small American town, Forks boasts of a major tourist influx in the last few years since the Twilight books and films have rekindled the romantic imagination of the nation and the world.
For the most part this presentation is geared towards Twilight fans only. I don’t believe anyone other than a die-hard fan would be willing to devote 90 minutes of their time to watch what is basically a travel log outlining the phenomenal growth of an otherwise declining town in desperate need of revitalization from a once booming timber industry.
Along came Stephanie Meyers and her cast of centuries ancient vampires and the Quileute werewolves to infuse the dying area with new blood in the form of tourists and business.
Mainly a compendium of various local interviews, “Twilight in Forks” acts as a huge thank you card to all the Twilight fans from grateful townspeople who so delight in sharing their lives and the place they live with Twi-heads all around the United States and the world. Highlighted is the Twilight tour which escorts a mini-busload of the books’ lovers to noted points of interest–the Swan residence, the Cullen House, the Forks High School, Jacob Black’s house and La Push beach and interviews with two Quileute elders who clarify the tribe’s actual relationship with shape shifting wolves that are featured so prominently in the books.
Of course, there is a concentration on the fans who have arrived in droves and have really went to Forks as well as teachers, website bloggers and the MTV Twilight Tuesday segment host who attempt to clarify the like affair between the books, characters and the people who cannot get enough of the whole series and their associated films.
Bottom line? If you like Twilight and are curious about the town of Forks in Washington State, you will probably delight in this 90 minute presentation that affords you a townsfolk view of just what its like to live in the Twilight Zone and experience what the popularity of the books and the films have done to revitalize a town once on the decline. If you are expecting guest appearances from the cast from the films, skip this one as it concentrates on the business men and women who cannot believe their excellent fortune and the fans who have made an economic bonanza possible and encouragingly sustainable. Recommended and rated only for the die hard Twilight fan. For those who haven’t a clue about this fan phenomenon, find something else to watch.
Diana Faillace Von Behren
“reneofc”
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I wasn’t sure if I would delight in this documentary, but anything Twilight related it sure to be a hit. I was really drawn into the movie. I reckon it was a fantastic way to show how a small town like Forks went from smalltown nobody to huge time hot spot. Fantastic movie!
Rating
This documentary did a fantastic job of showing us the “real” Forks Washington. The one Stephanie wrote about and the one I envision while reading this Saga. If you can place the movies out of your mind for the time it takes to watch this I reckon you will be pleasantly surprised. (You must stop comparing the movies to this DVD, the books, my friends, it is about the books). Stephanie clearly did her homework! Any right “Twi-hard” will not only buy this DVD, but will appreciate the significance of it, especially if you do not live in the Pacific Northwest and may never have the opportunity to visit. Thanks to those who made it possible to see the Forks Washington that Stephanie Meyer so elegantly depicted in her tale.
Rating
Kind of felt longer than it should have been, but it was clean to see what the real Forks looks like. The movie follows the Twilight Tour and shows all the spots from the book. They spend a lot of time talking to people about the effect the books/movies have had on the town. They talk to some visiting fans as well. It was cool to see interviews with Larry Carroll and Kaleb Nation. They talked to a couple of Quiliute people about their culture as well. Not the best thing I’ve ever watched, but cool for people like me who will probably never get to Forks, or even for people who’ve been who want to relive their visit.
Rating
This DVD is a candid look at the town of Forks, it’s people, and the impact the ‘Twilight’ series has had on them. I get the impression that prior to Stephenie Meyer’s visit, they may have been in a condition of economic devastation due to a bleak economy with the logging industry, etc., but then came Edward and Bella! It’s heart-warming to know the success of a teenage work of fiction has set the town back in the right direction. I am sure they will feel the effects for some time to come and that is a very excellent thing.