Hansel & Gretel Witch Hunters Edward Troll making of

A look at the creative process behind the creation of Edward the giant troll from Hansel and Gretel: Witch Hunters

[@MicaRayan]

Incredible... glad it is not CGI!

[@SRC267]

When I saw the Troll in the movie first time, I instantly distinguished it was animatronic. Because it looked too 'real' to be CGI. This is the closest you'll get to reality. CGI still needs more advancements to get to Anmt level.

[@infinite_dynamics]

Man these people are obscenely talented! Well done, and that tongue was absolutely feral

[@kevkev3797]

Wow!! I think it's amazing the amount of work you guys put into making of the troll as real as possible. As of today,it doesn't get better than that. Fantastic job guys,your hard-work really contributed to the movie! :)

[@canalgarotoisolado8463]

Imagina o trabalho que da pra fazer essa obra de arte tão perfeita

[@skar8009]

One of the reasons I love this movie is because they knew where to use CGI and where animatronics (was it the right term?) and make-up. I thought those effects were almost dead by the 2010s so it's nice to see some studios still using them rather than having fake cartoons.

[@ChanChanPi]

for real? i thought it was animated/CG in the film. but this... wow! who'd thought that edward was actually a model!? not a CG! clap! job well done.

[@mikeelizalde]

The real thing. Thanks for your comment.

[@isabelmarie8546]

I feel like this looks so much better than cgi, maybe because it has weight

[@mikeelizalde]

Isabel Marie Thanks! I agree that in this application, practical is more effective.

[@duytunguyen9212]

Lego

[@fadisamira5442]

Isabel Marie

[@fadisamira5442]

Mike Elizalde

[@fadisamira5442]

Mike Elizalde

[@mrmrgaming]

So glad they went with this and not cgi.

[@mikeelizalde]

For sure. It was challenging convincing them that this was the right choice but now they love Edward too.

[@mrmrgaming]

Hats off to you guys then, means so much these days. I remember seeing I am Legend and really liking it.......right up to seeing the silly cgi people, it killed the film in a split second, just wanted it to finish lol Well done again, fight the good fight of real over cgi.

[@mikeelizalde]

Mark Reed It's never too late to do things right.

[@grimmer2005]

This is how it should be made! Not CGI all the time.

[@juantorres1730]

This is how it should be done all the time u fucker asswipe, NOT CGI SHIT!!!

[@theskeletonboi]

I suggest you search up: "Why CG Sucks (Except It Doesn't)" on KZbin

[@grimmer2005]

CG should be used as last resort, when practical effects cannot be used. Like in Jurassic Park, and like this movie.

[@mikeelizalde]

CG is an excellent tool that when used correctly. By that I mean that if it draws you further into the story instead of pulling you out of it, it is a perfectly viable story enhancer.

[@mauricevandraanen4286]

The most realistic head I ever saw. When I saw this movie I thought that it whas a ordinairy guy with yust some 3D makeup on his face here and there. This worked that well because the eyes are looking really real and the eyelids looked authentic too

[@noestoo4225]

Who thinks that the toung looked disgusting real 😂😝 The movie was great cant wait to see the next one in 2016 january 😁😁😁👏👏👍

[@gigadgigad8757]

😨😨😑😕😬

[@user-go2nj7on7s]

Well did you see it

[@3317alibaba]

this is amazing work, i'm incredibly impressed, i thought it was all CG THIS IS ART !

[@spectralmotioncom]

Thanks for your comment!

[@ffxivarrruddi2057]

Me too but I had in mind that It looked more real than CG.

[@mikeelizalde]

FFXIV ARR Ruddi That's good to know! Thanks for commenting.

[@tiguibarbosa8384]

FFXIV ARR Ruddi oi

[@perfectgirlbeaurty4582]

tigui barbosa oie,hahahahahahahahahahahahaha

[@artofcorvidae]

My god they're wizards

[@mikeelizalde]

There is a very talented actor in there. His name is Derek Mears. He also played Jason Voorhees in the reboot of Friday the 13th.

[@Alphonssian]

*BEAUTIFUL WORK OF ART!*

[@groovybaboon1]

Wow! I just thought this was cutting edge CGI, I should have known better. This is absolutely brilliant, thank you for putting in the work to make such a real character!

[@spectralmotioncom]

We hear that a lot. Thanks for your comment!

[@mikeelizalde]

I hear that a lot. Glad you liked our version!

[@GrendelManek]

shrek is that you?

[@novablasse4718]

JokeR ha ha ha

[@jeeveshsharma7105]

Hat's off to dedication of the crew mambers and artists salute to you amazing

[@NefariousElasticity]

When I saw this movie, I thought the face was CGI. That's incredible. It's a shame that CGI is the default nowadays when such awesome practical effects are possible.

[@spectralmotioncom]

Thanks for your comment. We believe that both disciplines have their place and can be effective when used correctly.

[@lockinn-8612]

2:05 and you’re telling me that’s not CGI 🤯

[@SuperSethstone]

When I saw this in the movie. I immediately thought it could be a cool and cheaper way for them to do The Hulk on the Shield TV show.

[@spectralmotioncom]

I like the way you think. Sensibly. Thank you!

[@mikeelizalde]

Totally agree! Thanks for your comment.

[@Ebosan87]

You would be surprised then if I told you that in many ways CGI is cheaper then practical, which is a sad truth. The reason why JJ Abrams can afford to do so much practical stuff for the new Star Wars is because Disney have sparred no expenses on that one.

[@AylaASMR]

Wow. Just wow. Ridiculously realisticus and just plain beautiful!

[@sultanmirza5293]

Ayla ASMR hii

[@bryanromero7750]

Ayla ASMR you are beautiful

[@bloomingsmoke64]

so did Derek Mears do the voice acting or was he in there. because he's a pretty big stunt guy so i would think that he would be inside of that.

[@mikeelizalde]

He was in there. The voice was added later and i am not sure if it was Derek or not.

[@bloomingsmoke64]

+Mike Elizalde I wouldn't think he would do the voice! My mom just went to high school with him and they were in drama together so I always have to catch all of his movies that he's in!

[@ahmedmarian9374]

,

[@mikeelizalde]

HE was inside of the suit. I'm not sure if he did the voice acting but it is possible. I'll ask him.

[@saichonlek2747]

Magnificent Halle 😉

[@MasterGamesOnePiece]

I laughed so hard at the tongue moving part

[@onomatopoeia162003]

+Lord eRazor almost looked too sexual. Kappa

[@1dogissky]

I thought it was disgusting.

[@uniqueknife106]

Super movement....

[@intherealistartbychemistac8589]

but it was so satisfying!!:)

[@henshin75]

this is awesome, you guys doing a wonderful job, we're getting tired of those overused CGI FX in today's movie.

[@spectralmotioncom]

It doesn't get better than the real thing. Thank you for your comment.

[@spectralmotioncom]

It is an overused tool. Seeing the miracle of hand-made effects is a real treat to the senses. Thanks for your thoughts!

[@mikeelizalde]

Thanks for commenting! We agree.

[@leandrogomez2281]

ART

[@cringe9624]

Ort

[@retrospecterentertainment]

Great stuff, Mike! I'm glad that there are still practical effects people working on movies. It's creative people like you that make people get practical effects back! I wish I could have used your talents to work on my short movie. Maybe on the next one? :) This is the short movie I made that I could have used your team. Kosmikophobia Movie BEST 1 24 14 I have a creature feature I would really like to start. Let me know if you're interested in reading the script. It's Gremlins meets Critters gives birth to Slither.

[@mikeelizalde]

Definitely interested! Do you have a script you can email me?

[@retrospecterentertainment]

Mike Elizalde Yes, I have the script ready to be seen. If you want, you can private message with your e-mail address.

[@Freak80MC]

2:20 - 2:25 That right there shows how practical effects will never be beaten by cgi effects. My brain for a second there actually believed that a real life troll had been filmed, that's how good these effects are.

[@spectralmotioncom]

Thank you, that is an amazing compliment and one which I hear from more and more film makers.

[@jessejohnson159]

Absolutely magical! Thanks for documenting and sharing everyone!

[@Rtkat3]

It was said that Derek Mears was the in-suit performer of Edward the Troll while Robin Atkin Downes provided the voice of Edward the Troll.

[@mikeelizalde]

Yes, That was definitely the astonishing Derek Mears performing as Edward. He is a brilliant actor and a wonderful human being, aside from being an amazing troll named Edward.It was our great privilege to work with him.

[@alierdogan459]

Ooohaaa diyorum ooohaaa bu kadar kaliteli bir yapım daha görmedim yemin ederim ayakta alkışlıyorum tebrik ediyorum ellerinize saglık

[@yorganyog]

We need to find a balance between CGI and practical effects. The audience sense and prefer practical effects. The 7th art is always evolving, in motion! I think we pass throw a dark age, and CGI in excess killed the wow effect. What we see in this video goes beyond art! Please!! Give an Oscar to everyone who made this!!! :D

[@mikeelizalde]

+norduk Thank you!

[@adrianoandrade6664]

Parabéns pelo o trabalho de vocês gostei muito do povo😘😘😘😘

Ôi trời, quá sức tưởng tượng của tôi, bấy lâu cứ tưởng người ta dùng công nghệ phần mềm để làm nên những người khổng lồ chứ hoá ra họ làm như thế này, thật sự rất công phu. Oh my god

[@bannesavallejo6014]

este robot salió en una película

[@1080terrieh]

I’m watching the movie again and wow how nostalgic it is to see a movie after 2010 having a full body suit and make over. I really miss all the animatronics and monster makeups that got replaced by CGI. I always find myself preferring to watch older movies nowadays

[@FanFANsVIDEOs]

1:16 Girls Best Friend!

[@davidvincent380]

YaFan He it would sell millions

[@toneespicy3001]

Ahahaha

[@lizethgarcia7541]

Channatat Klomjit imbuido km u no ter gracias

[@FreddyFazbear-gu6jj]

Mario Lima vai tu

[@rascalyezzer1335]

Yooo 😂😂😂

[@عليعبدالله-ظ3ه3ر]

سبحان الله وبحمده سبحان الله العظيم سبحان الله وبحمده سبحان الله العظيم سبحان الله وبحمده سبحان الله العظيم سبحان الله وبحمده سبحان الله العظيم سبحان الله وبحمده سبحان الله العظيم

[@stinko6315]

The future, is in the past.

[@mikeelizalde]

Smylee guy Agreed.

[@บุปผาชาวดร]

Mike Elizalde jhhbbbbbh

[@goldennerdwithrosycheeks6739]

ONWARDS AOSHIMA

[@кристиянаянкова]

Маша и мечока

[@dmmasda849]

สุดยอดเลยพี ทำได้ไงเมื่อนจริมากเลยย ยกนิวกลางไห้เลย

[@MindChamber]

Now I know what to buy the Misses for V day

[@عليعبدالله-ظ3ه3ر]

اللهم صلي وسلم وبارك على نبينا ورسولنا وحبيبنا وقدوتنا وسيدنا وخاتم الانبياء والمرسلين محمد عليه افضل الصلاة واتم التسليم عدد ماصلى عليه المصلون وذكره الذاكرون وغفل عن ذكره الغافلون وتعاقب الليل والنهار وعدد خلقه ورضا نفسه وزنة عرشه ومداد كلماته اللهم صلي وسلم وبارك على نبينا ورسولنا وحبيبنا وقدوتنا وسيدنا وخاتم الانبياء والمرسلين محمد عليه افضل الصلاة واتم التسليم عدد ماصلى عليه المصلون وذكره الذاكرون وغفل عن ذكره الغافلون وتعاقب الليل والنهار وعدد خلقه ورضا نفسه وزنة عرشه ومداد كلماته اللهم صلي وسلم وبارك على نبينا ورسولنا وحبيبنا وقدوتنا وسيدنا وخاتم الانبياء والمرسلين محمد عليه افضل الصلاة واتم التسليم عدد ماصلى عليه المصلون وذكره الذاكرون وغفل عن ذكره الغافلون وتعاقب الليل والنهار وعدد خلقه ورضا نفسه وزنة عرشه ومداد كلماته اللهم صلي وسلم وبارك على نبينا ورسولنا وحبيبنا وقدوتنا وسيدنا وخاتم الانبياء والمرسلين محمد عليه افضل الصلاة واتم التسليم عدد ماصلى عليه المصلون وذكره الذاكرون وغفل عن ذكره الغافلون وتعاقب الليل والنهار وعدد خلقه ورضا نفسه وزنة عرشه ومداد كلماته اللهم صلي وسلم وبارك على نبينا ورسولنا وحبيبنا وقدوتنا وسيدنا وخاتم الانبياء والمرسلين محمد عليه افضل الصلاة واتم التسليم عدد ماصلى عليه المصلون وذكره الذاكرون وغفل عن ذكره الغافلون وتعاقب الليل والنهار وعدد خلقه ورضا نفسه وزنة عرشه ومداد كلماته اللهم صلي وسلم وبارك على نبينا ورسولنا وحبيبنا وقدوتنا وسيدنا وخاتم الانبياء والمرسلين محمد عليه افضل الصلاة واتم التسليم عدد ماصلى عليه المصلون وذكره الذاكرون وغفل عن ذكره الغافلون وتعاقب الليل والنهار وعدد خلقه ورضا نفسه وزنة عرشه ومداد كلماته اللهم صلي وسلم وبارك على نبينا ورسولنا وحبيبنا وقدوتنا وسيدنا وخاتم الانبياء والمرسلين محمد عليه افضل الصلاة واتم التسليم عدد ماصلى عليه المصلون وذكره الذاكرون وغفل عن ذكره الغافلون وتعاقب الليل والنهار وعدد خلقه ورضا نفسه وزنة عرشه ومداد كلماته

[@RandomD10]

Jim Henson would probably give these guys a pat on the back for this amazing work

[@mikeelizalde]

Drew D Such a great compliment! Thank you.

[@roberto61833]

nOOSaaa! fantástico. Será que o homem poderia mesmo criar o prórprio homem? Eu acho que não.

[@valentinabastias3387]

😹🙅

[@benmuj8059]

???? NB I LP um VN m

[@PepperNSalt13]

I love this character so much. He's a beautiful creation! Kudos to all involved!! What I love most about Edward is the interaction he allowed that you can never get with CGI. :) Thank you for sharing the making of, too!

[@arianastar817]

oh i have the movie its like the best

[@arianastar817]

and i am only 9

[@sam1939]

+Agnes Saber I am only 12

[@xanokothe]

only fucking shit! this is amazing!

[@spectralmotioncom]

HAHA!! Thanks!

[@karoonboomie2813]

BEST HALLOWEEN GOTHIC MOVIE EVER!!!!! I WATCH IT EVERY YEAR AROUND HALLOWEEN 👻 TIME 🎃

[@miggle1875]

Watching this again, great movie, great artistry of Edward. Wish they made a sequel.

[@wowpoopstaylorsversion3267]

Edward: Drink. Hansel: No! Edward: /mad/ DRINK! love him.

[@LCW0531]

1:43 Hey look! Thats Johann Krauss from Hellboy: Golden Army!

[@EAskate13]

I couldn't belive this was not CGI at first. However, something about the character was so convincing, that I had to stop the movie and check how this was done. If I ever get to the point of higher budget filmmaking, this will be the solution! CGI characters don't cut it!

[@mikeelizalde]

Thanks for your comment. We're very proud of this guy! I agree with your assessment!

[@mikeelizalde]

Smart choice!

[@3derpyfox384]

The electronic testing of the troll look very creepy xD

[@WhiteWolfos]

Hey mang, I do more the computer 3D part of things, but I have always wanted to sculpt and do the practical effects like these but more of the creature side of things than just humanoids. Do you have any pointers where I can start? These are so amazing by the way.

[@ChrisFer]

this is fantastic!!

[@spectralmotioncom]

Thanks for your positive comment!

[@baddogoficial]

Awsome! These guys are genius! Practical effects like this are better than CGI.

[@monster-mecha_enthusiast_2002]

Quit bitching about CGI

[@kai_winchester_66]

Awesome work people thought he was CGI

[@alexcantsleep]

Wow, one of the guys on my crew sent me this vid. That has to be the most gorgeous costume ever made. Beautifully done, absolutely incredible. CGI to me has always looked un-natural to me. I don't get a chance to watch many movies but Im going to make a point to watch this one, I have to see this costume in action!

[@BrittanyNicoleAllen5]

Amazing Job! Edward looks so realistic in the movie.

[@spectralmotioncom]

Thanks for your comment!

[@anotherwoman9197]

amazing

[@mikeelizalde]

+Valentina Phillips Thanks!

[@genesissalinas3209]

+Mike Elizalde was he really carrying the girl

[@mikeelizalde]

+Genesis Salinas Yes! She looked like a little doll in his arms.

[@adrianosorioromo2752]

Joven u

[@raihanislam2390]

ok

[@SalmanKhan-hr9xl]

Why uses computer graphic 3d ??? All work manually. .

[@Youdontlooklikeher]

This is absolutely astounding! The tongue moving was crazy!

[@nancymartinez211]

Very nice job that's how good people skills keep us entertaining ..

[@mikeelizalde]

Thanks Kevin. I humbly agree with your assessment. Spectral Motion is the world leader in animatronic technology and realism. My team and I appreciate your comment. -Mike

[@sophiaarceo6869]

Who agrees? Edward is cute

[@TheTriggerTrombonist]

I love that you used Siegfried's Funereal March from Gotterdammerung which is from Der Ring Des Nibelungen for music.

[@mikeelizalde]

So glad you appreciate our musical selection. Did you like the content?

[@TheTriggerTrombonist]

Oh it was fantastic. I must say I would be really uncomfortable making and working on a giant head like that looking so life like.

[@mikeelizalde]

TheTriggerTrombonist It can be a bit off-putting at times. We love it, however, when the monster breathes its first!

[@markdenny4902]

Where would you go to school to learn things like this? what courses would you reccomend? I would love to do things like that beautiful robotic frame for the facial movements but i have no idea where to start

[@mikeelizalde]

+mark d Hi Mark, That's a deep subject- there is no simple answer to it so I'll give you the short version. Designing animatronics is one of the disciplines in what we do that requires experience, or at least a thorough knowledge in and of all the other disciplines such as illustration, sculpture, mold making, artificial skin design, etc., etc. In addition to that knowledge, you would need to learn how to design in a 3D CAD (computer aided design) program like SolidWorks, Inventor, Autocad, or some other compatible software. You also need machining skills and in this day and age, a thorough understanding of CNC machining principles and 3D printing. This is a field that requires a very large degree of experience. I'm not trying to discourage you, I'm just giving you the facts about creating at this level. Now, here's the good news, every time you experiment with a mechanism or a mechanical design that you want to try out, you can do it with popsicle sticks and hot glue. These types of efforts will help you to form a foundation to pursue your dreams. We all started somewhere and once you start, you'll probably never look back. GO to your hobby store and ask a lot of questions about servos and R/C systems. Take a sculpting class from a local artist. Read as much as you can about technical developments in the areas of robotics and electronics. It's a long road to becoming an accomplished designer but every step of the way is well worth the effort. Good luck on your quest!

[@sarminsultana8524]

that is so much realistic

[@crystalinapena4928]

wow this is really good good job guys

[@mikeelizalde]

+Crystalina Pena Thank you!

[@crystalinapena4928]

Ur welcome

[@grandspeedindonesiavlog7001]

Crystalina Pena porno

[@AventureiroPaulek]

Talento incrível nossa que abilidade para esculpir perfeitamente não é pra qualquer um você é um exemplo para futuros artista. Quero lhe parabenizar dizer admiro seu talento. Parabéns!😉👍👏👏👏👏 Que Deus te abençoe sempre... 🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏!

[@standepain]

The only thing that CGI has on this is the mouth movements when speaking...beyond that...there is NO comparison.

[@zurronuro]

The mouth movement wasnt cgi

[@mikeelizalde]

standepain Everything you see is practical special effects puppeteered by my team of experts at Spectral Motion. Thanks for posting.

[@rachanoor2532]

thes is good gob l located in algeria but i love america so muche

[@kadirtaskn5704]

helal olsun lan adamlar neler yapıyo bunu yapan daha neler yapar bi düşünün :)

[@sophielabaky5555]

well done.I loved the video it was wonderful.By the way the tongue was so funny.😂👏👍👍

[@mikeelizalde]

+Sophie Labaky Thanks Sophie!

[@gilbertosesparza1265]

Wouw.. I thought Edward was 3D CGI.. great effect

[@sickphyschotic]

This is incredible. I can't believe I am just now seeing this. The character in the face is just amazing!

[@rontylerchaneltv2215]

Wow speachless....

[@ASMR-rn5ly]

Toys are love !!!~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~♥ 와 조형대박 ,,

[@gabrielaochoa2708]

I LOVE IT!! i wish i had one XD he is so nic on the movie. the best troll ever!

[@mikeelizalde]

Not all CGI is "stupid" but I do understand your frustration over the fact that it is overused while completely overlooking the power of practical effects, not just on the audience, but on the actors on set. I believe that the more tools you use to create an effect, the better that effect will be. The real issue is whether the director is intelligent enough to make the right choices to tell the story and whether the producer is smart enough not to marginalize his/her effects budgets.

[@mikeelizalde]

There are two schools of thought on this. Some people prefer CG and other think practical effects simply look better. You can take bad examples of either and hold them up to show what a mistake it is to use either one, and there are plenty of bad examples out there, or you can look at the best either dixscipline has to offer and judge on the strengths, rather than the weaknesses. The smart film maker makes intelligent choices using both technologies to assist in telling the story seamlessly.

[@estoumorrendoaospouco176]

Que argunia que dá em ver essa língua mecher rsrsrsrs

[@thanhphutran5817]

tôi thích làm việc ở những nơi như thế

[@mikeelizalde]

Seriuosly though, take a look at the credits on any film that features CG and practical effects. The practical effects crew seldom exceeds 30 names while the CG folks eat a third of the crawl. Where are you getting your information? Are you qualified to make that statement? We're interested in facts, not conjecture. If you are trying to promote CG, you are a very poor advocate.

[@mikeelizalde]

There are many bad examples of both practical and digital effects out there and both should be assessed on a case-by-case basis. As I mentioned in my reply to 'Snot Nose', the best effects use a combination of outstanding examples of all of the available tools at the artists' disposal.

[@mw33213]

Wow! this is so awesome! I had no idea :)

[@mikeelizalde]

Thank you! We are proud to be among those who are keeping this amazing art form alive.

[@mw33213]

Have you ever done any other projects like this? Please send me the links! :)

[@elizabethjones7207]

why they can't show how they do it ... like step by step

[@RitaCassia-bs6uh]

espetacular parabéns vocês são d mais

[@mikeelizalde]

Thank you for your comment. This approach is actually cheaper than CG. Just take a look at the end crawl on any movie and you'll see how overwhelming the CG artist lists are compared to ours.

[@suryapratap3622]

Amazing people and with creative hands

[@paulo02101988]

you are very good! One day I want to be like you!

[@DucatiQueen]

Hi Mike, I like your work on the Female Figure. May I ask what mask you used for the android ( custom job or bought ) and if you could make me one....!? Thank you for your time , Christine 💋

[@mikeelizalde]

+DucatiQueen Hi Christine, the mask on the Female Figure is a custom piece based on this type of mask: www.pinterest.com/pin/6192518215457955/

[@DucatiQueen]

+Mike Elizalde thanks man.....amazing work y'all do there 👍🏼 Had some work commissioned @ TomSpinadesigns. Perhaps one day I'll hire you for the " male figure " ......now that would be fun 😜 keep up the great work and.......stay humble 💋❤️

[@DucatiQueen]

+Mike Elizalde may I ask how much that " female figure " set him back !? Ballpark figure , and do you do a lot of private commissions !? I had some work done by Tom Spina Design....also with ITT tech and the Winston FX school .

[@staceysanta6659]

2:00 for a moment i thought it was real😨😂

[@SholawatWahidiyahjakarta]

what a wonderful work..!! five thumbs up!

[@mikeelizalde]

So grateful for your positive comment!

[@andrewdavis4070]

I think that people who do special effects like this are awesome. We've come a long way from the days of Ray Harryhausen's stop shoot method but the animatronics of today allow so much creativity. Well done on a tremendous job.

[@KibanKS_ibnuhibban]

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[@Anti-proton]

Real tends to look more real than unreal. lol Yoda the puppet spanks Yoda the CGI anyday :) I wish everyone would go back to puppets!

[@alexmontgomery25]

im just after watching it and one of my favorite characters is edward with his cute puppy dog eyes even before I knew that he was good. he is the best thing ever because: 1.he is a bad ass 2.puppydog eyes 3.he's a troll 4.he is in this movie

[@mikeelizalde]

Glad you liked him! We're proud of our Edward.

[@repapeti98]

I thought he was CGI :)

[@leomadesis]

Wait this was a freaking movie? Where was I?