Review of the Eclipse DVD/Blu-Ray Special Features
Posted on 30. Nov, 2010 by Amanda31 in News
Summit was kind enough to send us a copy of The Twilight Saga: Eclipse DVD/Blu-Ray to watch a few days early of its December 4 release (thanks!). While it was fun to watch the amazing quality of Blu-Ray (I could literally see the flyaways in Kristen’s wig), I was – of course – particularly excited for the special features. As a reminder, here’s what is included:
Deleted scenes
* It’s not life or death – Bella and Angela talking about college and Edward being jealous of Jacob
* I can’t wait to see what you’re going to do next – post graduation with Charlie and Bella
Extended scenes
* Just keep the window closed
* From now on I’m Switzerland
* Someone’s creating an army
* Bella, I envy you
* What did I say about a low profile
* Jacob’s thoughts are pretty loud
Audio commentary with Robert Pattinson and Kristen Stewart
Audio commentary with Stephenie Meyer and Wyck Godfrey
6 part documentary:
* Introducing David Slade
* Pre-production: setting the stage
* The heart of Eclipse
* The dark side of Eclipse
* Lights, camera, action
* Post-production: leaps in technology
Jump to … (favorite moments in Eclipse)
Photo gallery
Music videos
Deleted Scenes: I loved the first deleted scene, which is a scene from the book where Bella and Angela are at home talking about college plans and Edward’s jealousy toward Jacob. We see so little of Bella’s interactions with her human friends in the movies simply because of time constraints, but it was great to see her being a completely normal teenager. Plus it was nice to see more of Christian Serratos, who does a great job in the scene.
The other special features provide additional background and behind-the-scenes details on the film, but the feature that fans are most anxious for is the audio commentaries with Rob and Kristen and with Stephenie and Wyck. Ever since the Twilight DVD which featured hilarious commentary from Rob and Kristen (along with director Catherine Hardwicke), we’ve been waiting to hear from the two actors again – and for Eclipse, it’s well worth the wait.
Commentary with Rob and Kristen: During the taping of their commentary, Rob is in Los Angeles and Kristen is in Montreal, which you might think would make the conversation a bit stilted. But it doesn’t – the two of them have such a good repartee that you’d never know they were thousands of miles apart (plus, at one point, Rob mentions going to a sheet of questions they were likely given to keep the conversation flowing). Throughout the giggles, we get hilarious commentary from the two of them. Not to give too much away (because part of the fun is not knowing what these two will say next), here are a few gems in the first 20 min:
- Rob noting that Kristen acts “sexier” than Xavier when bitten by a vampire.
- The inevitable hair discussion – Rob begins by talking about his “follicle issues,” while Kristen quickly pokes fun, with exasperated tones, at her wig. This line of thought pops up multiple times through the commentary.
- Rob’s thoughts on all the kissing in the film.
- The two discuss the character of Billy’s mustache, and how it appears different on and off screen.
- Rob asks Kristen for her thoughts on how Bella will look as a vampire in Breaking Dawn.
Commentary with Stephenie and Wyck: While Rob and Kristen’s commentary is mostly spent goofing around and providing random bits of info, Stephenie and Wyck are much more serious in their commentary, talking about how pieces of the movie came together and how they look on screen. After Wyck introduces Stephenie as the “the God of Twilight” (loving the title) and Stephenie notes that this is only her second time seeing the film since it’s been completed, the two immediately begin discussing details of the opening scene with Xavier Samuel as Riley, including how he was cast, what it was like filming with the rain, and how beautiful the scene is. Stephenie and Wyck provide tons of interesting behind-the-scenes details, including this info from the beginning of their commentary:
- They discuss the complications involved with Kristen’s wigs, calling them “the biggest problem with making this movie.”
- They note that the opening scene with Rob and Kristen was the first scene they shot after being apart following New Moon, but that there was no awkwardness because of the connection between the pair.
- Wyck spends some time making fun of Charlie’s police skills, while Stephenie acknowledges that murders and vampires isn’t what Charlie was expecting as chief of police in Forks.
- Stephenie notes that Edward is nicer about taking Bella’s car apart in the movie – he’s not jokingly playing with the car part like he does in the book. She also explains that she wanted the scene to convey that Edward was desperate to protect Bella vs desperate to control her.
- Wyck asks Stephenie if she cares that Jackson’s hair is longer in Eclipse than Twilight and New Moon. But Stephenie says she likes Jackson’s wig here – “this is what his hair should look like,” so doesn’t matter that it’s longer than in the other movies.
Overall feedback on the special features: You’re going to love them 
17 Responses to “Review of the Eclipse DVD/Blu-Ray Special Features”
Sia
30. Nov, 2010
Can’t wait !
Sandra
30. Nov, 2010
Thanks girls! It made me want to get it even faster LOL
It sounds great!
Shauna
30. Nov, 2010
I really hope we get all the special features in Canada… I was really disappointed when New Moon came out and there were a lot of special features missing. Here’s hoping cause I’m looking really forward to seeing the deleted scenes!!!
Linda
02. Dec, 2010
If your looking for the special features you can always buy in the States if you live close to the border, thats what I’m going to do plus way cheaper.
jayne
02. Dec, 2010
I am so excited i’m going to get my at 12:01 as the supermarket is having a special opening for the Eclipse to celebrate the release & i’m then going to watch it when i get home.
Ellen
02. Dec, 2010
I can’t wait to see eclipse yet again I’ve already seen it like idk about 15 times ( and yes I’ve counted ) in the past three days can’t wait for it to finally come out on DVD
dbrown
02. Dec, 2010
So do both the DVD and the BluRay come with all the special features?
Bubs
02. Dec, 2010
To get the Extended and Deleted Scenes, plus the making of the movie details, we needed to buy the 2 disc DVD set [in Australia], not sure about BluRay. The single disc here had the movie, plus both Rob n Kris and Stephenie and Godfrey’s commentaries. You might want to check that out before you pay for it – I didn’t realise there were 2 versions available [same picture on front of both single and double DVD's here], luckily the sales assistant mentioned it. I can recommend the 2 disc version – excellent value for money, only A$25.50 at Target [ although I presume it'll be cheaper in the US].
Lori
02. Dec, 2010
As a fellow Twi-Mom, I can’t tell you how much I am looking forward to this! Even better? MY mom is giving me the Eclipse DVD for Christmas, LOL!
Bubs
02. Dec, 2010
Been watching it in Australia for 3 days now and LOVING it ! Rob n Kristen are so “Robsten” in their commentary together. Really cute n funny. You’re all going to love it. Come on Breaking Dawn !!!!
bere mena
02. Dec, 2010
I hope my christmas gift is this dvd, i can’t wait for it, I just love this saga, happy holidays…
Tasy
03. Dec, 2010
So excited but do u think people could sneak it on youtube or the web cause i’m pretty sure that they wont be able to sell it in Egypt. SHOCKER RIGHT??? anyway i’m waiting for your answer thank u
BTW hope my mum could’ve been a twimom it would’ve made alot of stuff easier around the house LOL
Kathi
03. Dec, 2010
can not wait till my DVD comes !!! ready to watch it over end over again .
angel
03. Dec, 2010
cant wait to pick up my copy tonight at midnight. i am a twi-mom myself and my mom gave me the money to get the movie when i jokingly complained that i was gonna have to miss the midnight release because i was short on cash…..early christmas present i guess….nah i’ll pay her back later….but i am so excited!!!!! i’ve already saw the movie a gazzilion times…i’ve seriously LOST count…..i stopped counting after 6 or 7….cant wait to see all the deleted scenes and extras. i love to listen to rob and kristen’s comentaries. bouncing off the walls waiting for breaking dawn….dont know how i’m gonna make it the year in between the two movies…..going to be tough…..anyway….really excited for eclipse tonight…it is my number one favorite movie so far, i think it has been the best made one yet. i hope breaking dawn gets even better.
Cari
03. Dec, 2010
I soo cant wait! Im going tonight to walmart at 11! I just hope Im not the only one there! Im the only Twimom for hundreds of miles! But i will be there for sure! How awsome of summit to send u the movie!! Love u all
elle
04. Dec, 2010
I purchased my Blue-Ray + DVD Special Edition last night (12:01), sadly this version does not, as adverstise, allow viewing of the “special features” on the DVD side. I’m really very displeased by this confusion, and hopefully will be able to return/exchange for the 2-disc version, in hopes of seeing all the special features.
Sue
05. Dec, 2010
I also bought the Blue-Ray + DVD Special Edition and I’m
P. O’d about it! I’m sure it won’t be easy to return it once it has been opened and viewed, but I’m sure going to try. I don’t have a Blue-ray player at the moment. I figured I’d buy the combo for the future when I do finally buy one.