So I finally saw The Twilight Saga: New Moon and all I have to say is... AMAZING upgrade from the first film! I thoroughly enjoyed every minute of the film. Especially the minutes that included Robert Pattinson and Taylor Lautner shirtless. :)
The film was definitely "by the book" and I enjoyed the way Director Chris Weitz gave us more of Edward Cullen (Pattinson) than the book allowed. Instead of a "velvety voice" in Bella's (Kristen Stewart) mind, we had a mystical ghost of Edward attatched to it. I also thought the way Jacob Black (Lautner) and Bella's friendship was portrayed was very accurate. I could feel the longing and pain in Jacob as Bella denied his advances in the book and on-screen there was intense emotions Lautner played out very well.
The break-up scenes were great. Stewart did a better job keeping her stuttering down to a minimum as she was overcome with emotion and disbelief during these scenes between Edward and Jacob. THANK THE LORD. I must say this film was a step up from Twilight (no offense Catherine Hardwick) and I only see the films getting better and growing a larger fan base (which seems impossible! haha)
If you haven't read the books, then this film will definitely make you wanna take a gander at at least ONE of the books... yeah then you won't be able to stop. Good luck with that! :)
Please... go see the film!
