Hidden under all of the moping and sighing going on in “Twilight Saga: New Moon” is an interesting concept: the fear of aging. Unfortunately, director Chris Weitz ignores this and focuses on the love triangle between Bella, Edward and Jacob, much to the delight, of course, of pre-teens and teens. But with $142 million in box office receipts for the first weekend alone, the producers know what its audience wants: shirtless boys, longing glances, and Bella caught between two hunks (a werewolf and a vampire). The two most interesting characters come at the end of the movie: Dakota Fanning, who plays Jane, a high ranking guard in the Italian ‘royal family’ whose mental powers can cause excruciating pain to all vampires – though Bella seems immune. And Michael Sheen who plays Aro, one of three vampires who lead the Volturi and has the power to read minds – except he can’t read Bella’s. Each ooze menace and they bring life to the inert story. Too bad it’s at the end of the movie.
I am not a fan of the Twilight series. So as an objective viewer, I have to say “Twilight Saga: New Moon” is not a very good movie. The dialogue is cheesy, the story plods along and the script doesn’t demand much acting depth. Suffice it to say, Bella (Kristen Stewart) loves Edward (Robert Pattinson), a vampire who fears for Bella’s soul because of her association with him. He leaves and Bella cries, mopes, and resorts to taking dangerous risks with her life. Her best friend Jacob (Taylor Lautner), who has loved her from afar, becomes Bella’s confidant. But things get complicated when Jacob discovers he’s a werewolf. Then Bella receives startling news that has her flying to Italy to save Edward. 11/29/09
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As we know "New Moon" is a huge money-maker with the little "teeny boppers" flocking to see this movie based on Stephenie Meyer's best-selling novel. If you've seen it you know that this is a very poorly made movie with some bad direction and even worse dialogue. If you are a girl under the age of seventeen you may want to see it, if not, rent it or skip it.
I would say if you thought the first movie was OK, that you should see this film. I found this 2nd installment more intricate and interesting than the first one.
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