Austenland

If you haven't seen Austenland yet you're missing out on a hilarious comedy about every Fangirl ever. 

Basically, this movie follows Jane--an avid Jane Austen fangirl, in complete love with Mr. Darcy (I know, not too original yet). Well, Jane decides to go to an Austen retreat where other fans and some actors are immersed in a 'Jane Austen-esk' world. 

The Characters 

Mr. Nobely, Martin and Jane are the main players. 

Martin is the stable boy, who we're led to believe is set apart from the fantasy of the Austen world that Jane is immersed in. He plays the 'real' guy, while Mr. Nobely is the fantasy or the 'Mr. Darcy' of Austenland. 

No one in this movie is what they seem--well, except maybe Jane who is very much a relatable character because of her obsessions, insecurities and bad luck in love. She dates a lot of losers and is an self-admitted fangirl.

The Movie

It was hilarious; everything about it was fantastic. The actors who were acting as actors did an amazing job. This also turned out to have a coming-of-age feel than just plain romantic-comedy. 

The character of Jane was very real and very funny. And Mr. Nobely was also a surprising character--who you'll end up adoring, even without the top hat on. 

Though I doubt the realism of any and every Hollywood love-story, I loved this movie because it made me laugh--constantly, due in large part to Jennifer Cooliage as Miss. Charming. 

WHY YOU SHOULD SEE Vampire Academy The Movie

There is so much confusion regards to whether or not Vampire Academy was a good movie, well, at least in the mundane world of movie-god-critics.

To be frank, I`m getting a little concerned about this, because I honestly know that this movie can make a massively positive impact on youth in today's society, it isn`t Twilight and I wish people would stop comparing it to that and writing it off as another teen love story. 

Yes, it has the elements of a romance, but that is not what the center of the movie is. 

With all the high-and-mighty-movie-critic-gods convincing people that it wasn't a good movie not enough people are seeing it—which is very concerning for the VAfamily.

I've decided to combat this annoying trend among movie critics because well, first of all, let`s take a second and really think about WHO these movie critics are. Probably NOT the intended demographic.

Two, if the first movie doesn't do good at the box-office they probably won't be making another any time soon. The VAFamily needs the second and this world NEEDS a kick-ass heroine like Rose Hathaway.

Here is why you, yes you, should see Vampire Academy.

And, I invite you to add your voice into the mix as well. Feel free to comment--either condemning what I've said *good luck* or adding to it.

The Unorthodox List

Why Vampire Academy was a kick-ass movie and Why You *especially if the You in question is Female* Should Go and See It right now

The Friendship

The friendship between Lisa and Rose is one that is inspiring and the kind of friendship that we need more of in our twisted society. 

In modern day North America women and girls are willing to throw each other under buses for some pretty sad reasons. And, sadly, many of those reasons *GUESS WHAT* have to do with putting so much emphasis on guys/relationships/getting one and having one.

That, I have to say is partly because of the Twilight phenomenon that swept the world not too long ago but let's face it. We've always been like that, as a society.   

As females there is tremendous pressure in society to get and have a boyfriend, we're taught that it is The Most Important Thing In Life. And there are many things that go into that belief.

Mass media, being first and foremost at the top of that list.

There is also that belief that to get a boyfriend you need to be Hollywood beautiful. 

Do you know what happens when we have to be Hollywood Beautiful? Insecurities develop. No one, unless you are a walking Photoshop Hologram can be Hollywood beautiful because of a simple fact that it is all faked. 

When people are insecure about themselves  there are huge consequences personally and socially. You can end up being mean, gossiping a lot, and usually end up picking out other peoples' insecurities and judging them. You try to find ways to make yourself feel better and a lot of times that gets you into even more trouble, many girls and young women end up letting people walk all over them. Not enough emphasis is put on real Friendship until you either figure out how important it is for yourself or you don’t. Friendship is arguably the most important thing in the world.

If you were a kid without any prior knowledge of this world and were to base how you live your life off Hollywood movies or TV shows the only real time you’d go actively and talk to another girl/women is when you need to talk about boys. Let’s all remember the Bechdel test.

Friendship is something that is unappreciated and something that just isn't taught. IF we focused on telling girls more stories about friendship and loyalty--there'd probably be a lot less heartache in the lives of many teens and young-adults right now. This movie teaches friendship and focuses on loyalty. Yes there are elements of romance but it is not the main focus.

This movie screams at you to be powerful and be yourself...and not just because of Rose`s persistence on tackling Dimitri using a battle cry. 

Rose Hathaway is a hero who stands up for herself, does not let herself be used by any men and she one that kicks serious ass. 

Be powerful and be yourself. Because, guess what, you're awesome.

Own yourself don't be afraid of standing up for people, and don't be afraid.

For the love of Vald, don't be afraid to say no.   

You can say whatever you need/want to say.

Be proud to be a girl/women.

The world needs a hero like Rose Hathaway and Lissa; girls who are able to stand up and really own who they are.

Despite what any critics or outsiders may say, this movie is amazing so before you knock it—give it a try first, and take your sister(s) and your friends. Even your brother could probably appreciate it, get a group of friends and have a night out.

I can pretty much guarantee you’ll love it.  

It is a kick-ass movie. 

And, for Vald’s sake, it passes the Bechdel Test.

Just a quick recap of the Bechdel Test for those who don't know about it. The Bechdel Test is a way to test movies for gender bias.

It asks three questions: does the work of fiction feature at least two women? 

Do the two women talk to each other?

Do they talk to each other about something other than men?

The answer to all of the above is YES!!!

These are only a few reasons you need to see this movie.

In reality I could talk forever about why you should see this movie—it isn't just because it is a total female empowerment, Feminist-approved movie.

Guys will like it too. There are incredible fight scenes. Some pretty awesome male characters that once again stand up for themselves and once again kick ass. 

You should see it because it is funny—it makes you laugh, leaves you happy and shocked. 

It doesn`t take itself too seriously, even pokes fun at all Twihards and all vampire-obsessed people (and come on, you have got to appreciate the irony there).

But it is a very unique take on vampires with an incredible ending. It brings back the way old-school vampire—evil dead monsters that want to kill and destroy life, but it also introduces new individuals to a new race of vampires and vampire hybrids that want to preserve life in all its chaotic glory. 

I'm not saying that this movie was perfect...what I am saying is that the director and screen writer Mark and Daniel Waters did a superb job in regards to honoring the book and the characters. The cast was impeccable, more or less, perfect. And once again, the hero's in this movie are needed. Plus, as those who've read the books know they only get better. So I highly suggest you go and see this movie. 

Vampire Academy

There are very few movies made from books that have actually lived up to the book or at least my expectations of the books.



Harry Potter, did. Overall, I mean. 
The cast was incredible and though a lot was cut or changed in the movies, they did a fantastic job getting the overall feeling and staying true to the books. Though I look at the book series and movie series very separately the movie-adaption would get 4/5. The only reason they lost some a point was because a lot of my favorite scenes from the books weren't included. The relationship between Harry and Sirius namely.

The Lord Of The Rings; were great books and great movies. 
But did they live up to my expectations of the books? Sort of--mostly, hard to say since I read the books after seeing the movies.
They included as much as they could with the time limit they had and overall it was a good adaption.

The Hunger Games, sort-of, mostly did. 
It would be rated a 3/5
These movies are very good. I love the cast--despite obvious differences between the characters and them, the first wasn't a perfect adaption but Catching Fire I would say came very close, rated as 4/5.


Now, for Vampire Academy.



I have a deep love and devotion to these stories and these characters so I was nervous. As in, really nervous, regarding the movie. And how it would go. And after seeing the trailers/ads I was actually scared. Sitting in the theater with my sister and seeing the ad for the first time, it did not capture the essence of the book at all. The first trailer looked too sexualized-high school, and it was too comedy in another. It was one of the brief trailers though, the trailers following that one were pretty good.

Despite constant reassurances that the movie was good and did live up to the expectations of the author Richelle Mead, we were all nervous.

I'm glad to finally be able to say this to all other fans; you don't need to be nervous about the movie, honestly it was amazing.

It was only after the first couple trailers we realized what the director/marketing team were drawing in a new audience. Which, I`d like to point out, is one more thing this movie is set apart from all the other book-to-movie adaptions out there. They really did draw in a new audience.
They worked hard to introduce the story to new people which required different tactics.
But I`m happy to report that it seems to have worked, at least here in Canada.

In regards to this movie, I only really have one thing to say.
It gets and deserves a 5/5
It is the best movie adaption I`ve seen all year...in the last ten years actually.


Of course, 
In a year or so I may look back on this post and realize that when I wrote it I was drunk on the residual excitement and relief you'll experience after seeing the movie. Honestly, it managed to live up to the first book. And I am elated with that. I give this book to movie adaption a 5/5  because the change from novel to movie was flawless. I am still drunk on the amazing-ness that was the Vampire Academy movie. Already have plans to see it again.


Yes, the story was changed.
Yes, they some things were left out.
No, not all characters were quite as imagined.
Yes, Dimitri was Dirmtri.
Yes, the cast was amazing.


And here are some reasons I loved it so much.

-They made up for having to cut things from the story
   Even though some aspects of the books weren't included, overall what was included was incedible. They didn't cut anything too important.

   -They changed the story lines a little but only to smooth it out

The actors that were chosen were incredible

-Dimitri was the Dimitri in my head, Rose was the Rose in my head, but that had little to do with the overall look of the actors

-the thing is I did picture some characters in my head differently, but once I had seen the actors on screen get the 'soul' or 'essence' of the character, the image I once had, didn't matter. I will never go back to seeing the characters the same way honestly.



       The movie was a kick-ass, equal-power, hell-yes, let's-do-this, holy-crap-I-need-to-see-this-again, kind of movie.

 See it. 

They Suck At School: temporary Fangirl ramble

The much anticipated, Vampire Academy movie is out--today in Canada. And I am going to see it in a couple hours--a group of friends/fellow fangirls and I are going tonight at 7:45 :)

I am eager, passionately delighted...basically, really damn excited.  

Now, given that I am a huge fan I am very ashamed that my blog contains very little about the movie adaption. 

I blame that on two things:

First: too many damn health problems

Second: Too much damn school work!!

(Isn't it annoying when real life intrudes on your Fandoms? And writing??)

Anyways, the movie is out today in Canada, has already been out in Australia--I'll skip over the jealousy factor, you Australians are very lucky. 

Anyways, originally it was supposed to come out on Valentines day--which I thought would actually be pretty awesome.

The cast is promising to be incredible. 

!!

Zoey Deutch as Rose Hathaway. 

Lucy Fry as Lissa.

 Danila Kozlovsky as Dimitri 

Dominic Sherwood as Christian. 

With all twittering and excitement, I'm really looking forward to it.

Fact, Richelle Mead has said that she loved it. 

So, it is going to be great. :D 

The Fault In Our Stars Movie?!

The Fault In Our Stars Movie: thoughts on it and the book 

The publication history and success of John Green's novel, The Fault In Our Stars.

• The book rose to #1 on Amazon and Barnes and Noble bestsellers lists in June
• John Green promised that every pre-order would be hand-signed 
• He signed 150,000 books in a variety of Sharpie colors
• The Fault in Our Stars debuted at #1 on The New York Times Best Seller list for Children's Chapter Books and remained in that spot for seven consecutive weeks. And not too recently made it back on the New York Times Best Seller list 
• Was the #1 book of 2012
• Film rights were bought in 2012

The Fault In Our Stars movie!

The fans of this book, myself included, all have different views on it. Some say, it's good. Some say otherwise. And I have to admit, this movie, is going to be, really, damn sad, especially with the director after seeing a little of his last movie, I know he is going to do an amazing job with it.

With the casting of Shailene Woodley as Hazel Grace my attention has been captured by the TFIOS movie adaption. As a bookish person, I'm always complaining about how the book was better than the movie--in fact, I have it in mind, I should just wear a shirt whenever I go to the movies that shows that mentality well, and after constantly being disappointed by Hollywood and film-ish people, the fact that TFIOS is going to be a movie is at the top of my head. 

Is it a good thing or a bad thing that this heartbreaking book is going to be turned into a movie? That, my friends, is the question. 

Though, I find, a fairly pointless one. Of course it is a good thing. This book was amazing--and I feel that many people would benefit from seeing Hazel and Augusts story. 

The entire process of turning a book into movie is hard, I know that, and though I say the book is always better than the movie, I do, in most cases think the movies are pretty good--or in the case of Harry Potter--freaking awesome. And I personally think that TFIOS is going to be another freaking-awesome-heartbreaking-why-are-you-doing-this-to-me movie--to explain, I think that the book will be adapted well. 

You see, despite my review of this book, there were some--few aspects of it I didn't really like--of course the heartbreaking ending kind of overloads you to the point where you forget everything you didn't like or thought could have been improved upon in the book. 

There were some things that I felt were missing in the book--description was one of the biggest things I missed in this book, I felt that it was lacking in a clear message as well--I mean there were just so many my brain went into overload. 
There were so many competing messages and morals in this story that they all kind of got jumbled together--making the sole message of the book unclear. But in some ways that adds to its mystery, after all, every time you read that book you'll find something different in it. Besides, it's reminiscent of life in that way. Beautiful, crazy, and messy. 

I have to admit that I am reluctant to even mutter anything negative about this book because I can see the hoards of Nerdfighters and John Green die-hards with their pitchforks and torches coming to set me straight, but that's how I feel. The description wasn't very descriptive at times, and the book went fast, there were some pretty big things about Hazel's life we just didn't see. BUT that is exactly why I am thinking this movie is going to be so awesome. 

Everything that was missing in the book, or that the book lacked would, I think, be represented well within a movie. I think with a movie they will have the opportunity to really expand on the description, (and by that I of course mean the setting and the mood in the film). 




And, I have to admit the casting is pretty close to how I envisioned Hazel Grace within the book. 

In conclusion  I'm excited for the movie. I loved the book--love the book, sure I feel that the description could have been expanded on, I felt that there were so many morals and messages within the book that they did have a tendency to get tangled up in your head, but well, given what he was writing about I'm not surprised that the messages and little truths you find in this book became frazzled and entwined. 

I do hope though that fans of the book will refrain from starting up on all of the "true fan" non-sense that usually comes from book-to-movie adaptions. 

"Because I read the books first, I'm a true tribute!" 
"You're don't love Harry Potter as much as I do because I read the books first!"

Though I will not deny taking part in--at least--the Harry Potter fan-non-sense, (I was young, give me a break), I hope that everyone who has read the books, and who sees the movie will realize that obviously the story can mean a hell of a lot to whoever reads/watches it. So please guys, try to refrain from doing all of that non-sense. 

And the director, judging by his previous movie, Stuck In Love, is going to really capture the essence of this book. 


To see the trailer for Stuck In Love follow this link: Stuck in Love
To see my review of John Green's novel go here

Books to movies

The host will be coming out in 2013, a huge form of constant excitement for the Twihards that are going into a Twilight inspired depression now that Breaking Dawn is out. 

A bit about the book

• An upcoming film adaption of the book The Host
• Written by the famous Stepheine Meyers 
• The Host came out in 2008
• Stephenie Meyer is one of the prouducers along with Nick Wechsler, Steve Schwartz, and Paula Mae Schwatrz
• Saoirse Ronan has been case as the Melanie/Stryder 

Melanie Stryder refuses to fade away. 

Our world has been invaded by an unseen enemy that takes over the minds of human hosts while leaving their bodies intact. But Wanderer, the invading "soul" who occupies Melanie's body, finds its former tenant refusing to relinquish possession of her mind.

As Melanie fills Wanderer's thoughts with visions of Jared, a human who lives in hiding, Wanderer begins to yearn for a man she's never met. Soon Wanderer and Melanie-reluctant allies-set off to search for the man they both love.

Featuring one of the most unusual love triangles in literature, THE HOST is a riveting and unforgettable novel about the persistence of love and the essence of what it means to be human.

THE HOST movie opens in theaters on March 29, 2013.

A parasitic alien soul is injected into the body of Melanie Stryder. Instead of carrying out her race's mission of taking over the Earth, "Wanda" (as she comes to be called) forms a bond with her host and sets out to aid other free humans.

Jenifer Lawrence, Josh Hutcherson, Liam Hemsworth and Woody Harrelson are back! 

Catching Fire *for the ones who've been living in the Amish paradise* is the second installment of the Hunger Games. 

The book: 

Against all odds, Katniss has won the Hunger Games. 

She and fellow District 12 tribute Peeta Mellark are miraculously still alive. 

Katniss should be relieved, happy even. 

After all, she has returned to her family and her longtime friend, Gale. 

Yet nothing seems right. 

Gale holds her at an icy distance. 

Peeta has turned his back on her completely. 

And there are whispers of a rebellion against the Capitol - that Katniss and Peeta may have helped create.

• Written by the talented and fasinating novelist Suzanne Collins
• 2008 Bestseller
• Was first published on Steptember 1, 2009 by Scholastic

I'm looking forward to this movie. I especially excited to see Sam Claflin as Finnick Odair, who was probably one of the most pragmatic characters in the novel. 

I'll be honest I think this is the one I am most excited for

When fifteen-year-old Clary Fray heads out to the Pandemonium Club in New York City, she hardly expects to witness a murder -- much less a murder committed by three teenagers covered with strange tattoos and brandishing bizarre weapons. Then the body disappears into thin air. It's hard to call the police when the murderers are invisible to everyone else and when there is nothing -- not even a smear of blood -- to show that a boy has died. Or was he a boy?

This is Clary's first meeting with the Shadowhunters, warriors dedicated to ridding the earth of demons. It's also her first encounter with Jace, a Shadowhunter who looks a little like an angel and acts a lot like a jerk. Within twenty-four hours Clary is pulled into Jace's world with a vengeance, when her mother disappears and Clary herself is attacked by a demon. 
But why would demons be interested in ordinary mundanes like Clary and her mother? 
And how did Clary suddenly get the Sight? 
The Shadowhunters would like to know. . . . 

Exotic and gritty, exhilarating and utterly gripping, Cassandra Clare's ferociously entertaining fantasy takes readers on a wild ride that they will never want to end.

• Is the first book in The Mortal Instruments series
• It is set in the authors home town, New York
• First published in the US on March 27, 2007

I've been a fan of the books for a while, though I've only read the Mortal Instruments series, I'm interested in how it will turn out, especially curious about the ending and how movie fans will react to it...should be interesting. *Smiles Devilishly* 

When I'm sitting in the theaters and I know something the majority of people don't know, I feel special and slightly evil, with a hint of smug? Not many of my friends read these, so seeing their reactions is going to be priceless! 

!!! FAN EXPO 2012 !!!!

The third largest fan gathering in North America. 

Fan expo was this last weekend, August 24-26. Fan expo is *for those few who don't know* is a gathering of fans from horror, comic, Sci-fi, Anime and Gaming. Basically a gathering of nerds and costumers, alike. They had authors, actors, amazing vendors, Xbox, the space channel was there. 

Fan expo is in its 18th year, and has grown in numbers. It features of 700 exhibitors and well known, and up-and-coming actors, authors and TV/internet personalities.

This was my first year at fan expo, I stayed for Saturday, which needless to say wasn't enough. There was so much to do, and so much to buy. My mom, brother and sister, and I went. We each got to meet Chris Sarandon, who is most known for his voice acting of Jack Skellington. My sister got his autograph which was really cool. As you all know, I love to read. LOVE to read. So going to fan expo was awesome in the way of that, they had publishing booths and seminars. Kelly Armstrong was there, Lesley Livingston, also I met a brand new author Marie Bilodeau who I love. I hadn't heard of her before fan expo. 

I loved being there, the convention center is huge, the food is WAY overpriced, it would be completely impossible to have enough money there. By that I mean there is are many vendors and books, and movies, and actors that I wanted to meet, get my photograph with, and get their autograph, I don't think there is any amount of money that you would be %100 satisfied with. 

Saying that, even though my family and I did not have a lot of money we still had a blast. Fan expo isn't just limited to one genre, it has four. It is huge. It was awesome. 

This is defintely something you must do before you die. Have you heard of Revolution? It is the new CityTV program that airs September 17th. CityTV was there handing out posters for the cast to sign, the wait was long but worth. I have to say that it looks really good and I'll be trying to catch it. 

The Dark Knight Rises * Spoilers*

Masterful.

The Dark Knight Rises is the final part of Christopher Nolan's epic trilogy.
It was pure cinematic beauty.
The story of Batman and Bruce Wane are so intricately woven together, yet are distant from each other.
Bruce has to deal with the backlash of lying to the city; Batman has basically been crucified and held up as the supreme villain in Gotham.

It is the second part of the Dark Knight, but the third and final in the series.

In the first part of the movie, The Dark Knight, Harvey Dent is an up and coming leader.
A political warrior against crime; strong, and sure.

He became Gotham's hero; while Batman slowly became the villain.

As you may remember at the end of the Dark Knight, Harvey becomes enraged and insane by rage and grief at what had happened to him and Rachel. He blames Police chief Gordon for Rachel's death. A sympathetic character even as he turns into a monster.

Murdering, both criminals and police--building to the climax when he takes Gordon's son. Gotham needed a hero after the tragedy the Joker had instilled on the city. And even after Batman stopped him, and saved Gotham and Gordon's family, it wasn't him.

It is a selfless act of courage.

Batman and Gordon agree to lie; Batman takes the fall for Harvey Dent's murders.

The movie picks up eight years later, Bruce Wane has become a ghost in his house; more like a legend. Every year on Harvey Day, he holds a party in Dent's honor. The city hates Batman--despises him for killing Dent.

While Bruce is grieving for the loss of Rachel and Batman, Gordon wrestles with the choice he made eight years prior to the day. Gordon clearly wrestles with the decision, wanting to tell the truth, not wanting to honor the monster who nearly killed his son.

All of the characters person stories have so much depth to them.
Alfred, Blake, Seliena Kyle all go through extreme transformation while they are on their own journey.

This movie was written so well, everything was executed perfectly; the graphics were amazing and the story held so much depth. Christian Bale did an amazing job as Batman, and Anne Hathaway was amazing as Catwoman; her story was much more than the surface value.

Blake, the up and coming Detective, or "Hothead", was one character I enjoyed watching.

Gordon goes on his own journey; after years of dealing with the guilt and losing his family, he never stopped fighting the bad guys. The climax with him was when he finds out who Batman is, that scene was touching.

Though it was easy to figure out what was going to happen, in respect to Blake, they did a good job hiding it until about the end of the movie. It was an exciting and awesome movie.

If you enjoyed the first movies, you will love this one. The ending was satisfying for the viewers and hints there may be a spin series with the newest character.

It was great.

Abraham Lincoln: Vampire Hunter

Movie review 

Abraham Lincoln: Vampire hunter


The sixteenth president of the united states had a secret.

The title and obvious images that flood to your mind probably make you want to turn away from this movie. I'd understand why, at first I thought it was the stupidest thing ever.

After all, it sounds like it would be in the same row of the gently used movie section beside giant octopus vs. Godzilla.
Something stupid, and goofy that really shouldn't have been made.
Well, if you come to this conclusion, may be missing out on something awesome.

It was almost a perfect success in my book, everything I expected it to be, minus wooden teeth (which by the way, I was expecting and was disappointed). Don't get me wrong, there were some parts I laughed at.

For anyone who has ever seen a tree cut down, you know it does not go boom. Trees do not explode, that part, along with many others were done clearly for the amazing 3D affect it would create. That I know. And it was amazing. But it still made me laugh.

There were some painfully dumb parts in it. The obvious scenes that bugged me were the ones that were enhanced and prolonged because of the cool affect. Like I said, it was cool, the graphics were amazing. If you can, I'd see this in 3D. It is one of those movies that would make it look really good.

I was stunned at some of the images that were created. Some of my favorites were their version of what a vampire is, it was refreshing. Finally a new, unique vampire image!

I first seen the trailer for it, I thought it was so stupid. But as I seen it a second time, my interest was peaked. I mean the trailer looked amazing, and there is something so awesome about putting a president in the vampire hunting role. Unexpected. And awesome.

It was done really well. Tim Burton was the producer, some of the images in this; eg the graveyard scene after he kills his first were very familiar for someone who's watched plenty of Tim Burton movies.

The cast and directors and everybody did such a great job in this movie. The graphics were done really well.



The second leading man, Henry, was a very cool character. Also, at least when it came to me, I figured out what his big secret was as soon as I seen the 'wine'. One of my favorite characters in this movie.

Watching this movie I'm actually more curious about the famous hat man then I was before I watched it. Mostly because I want to check the writers facts. And see how much of the politics part of his life was true, that and taking away the vampire from the movie, the basic events (if they are at all similar) seem very interesting.

I am a snob when it comes to wanting a completely ridiculous and unreal world, to be as realistic as it can possibly be. Nothig can just explode without reason, the lead female can not randomly wear clothing that wouldn't even let her breathe, let alone defeat overwhelming forces.

For example, the tree scene.
My reaction: wow.
Please.
Sure the anger and years of pent up frustration and guilt would come out, but would it cause a small explosion inside the tree?
No.

Among other things I also seen that this was based off of a book, which I may add to the chapters list.

The whole concept of this movie is pretty brilliant if you ask me. I'm sure it did extremely well in America. I'll probably check out the statistics later on. After all, a seemingly ordinary president, plus a grudge against vampires can only come to same conclusion: one action packed movie.

And it did not disappoint. It was good, I enjoyed every second of it. The end was awesome as well. I will leave comments about that out though, for fear of spoiling it for others.