Its finally here...
At the radio warrington movie show we know all about how crazy passionate the fans of the Twilight books and the first film are, the dvd hasnt been out of the top 5 since we started the show. So we know all about the crazy expectation for this film
However, just like the first film. I went in to the screening without having read the books, and just like the first film I was pleasently surprised by the film. I think New Moon is a far superior film to Twilight
So for those that dont know the story. Edward is a vampire, Bella is his girlfriend. After an incident at a family party Edward decides its not safe for them to be together, so he leaves, leaving Bella heartbroken. She takes comfort in the arms of her best friend Jacob, who has grown buff over the summer and just so happens to be a werewolf, but when Edward mistakenly thinks Bella is dead he decides to end his own life. Leaving her in a race against time and with a massive choice to make
So the central theme of the film revolves around this supernatural menage a trois involving Bella, Jacob and Edward and all actors step up in this film. Just the hard work alone that Taylor Lautner must of put in to get that toned for the role and Kristen Swanson does heartbroken very well. Even Robert Pattinson makes the most of what little screentime he gets. There is also a great cast to back them up with Michael Sheen and Ashley Greene being the pick of the rest
There is just so much more to get your teeth into (whether your a vampire OR werewolf) but I think if you go in expecting a massive supernatural movie then you may be a little dissapointed
The film is ultimately a romance. Its about star-crossed lovers, it even references romeo and juliet with Edward quoting Shakespeare in class. The film definitely works as a love story first and a supernatural film second. The film will also split people. Personally I think males are more declined to be sympathetic towards Jacob who helps Bella get over Edward, and the females will swoon over Edward as he can do no wrong coz oooh hes a vampire
That aside, I think the story stands up, Ive been told its quite true to the book, and the special effects look a lot neater that first suggested in some trailers. The inclusions of the Voltari at the end seems a bit brief, but Michael Sheen does his best to steal every secen hes in, and he definitely does weird and creepy very well in this
Overall I dont really think you can go wrong with this film, whatever I say, if youre a fan you will go see it anyway, and if your not you will probably be put off by all the hype that surrouds it, but its well worth a watch
4/5
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