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This sequel, also based off the Twilight's sequel novel New Moon by Stephenie Meyer, continues the story of love relationship between Bella Swan and Edward Cullen. In this sequel complications are shown during Bella's birthday party where she receives her infamous paper cut. Jasper Cullen, adopted brother of Edward, attacks her without being able to control his blood thirst. Edward makes a decision to dump Bella, and force her to continue living life as if he hadn't existed. Bella turns to her old native american friend (from the Quileute Tribe) named Jacob Black. Jacobs' affections become apparent, and Bella's emotions are mixed. When Jacob leaves for her protection she seeks to learn why, and learns that he's a werewolf. She also learns that werewolves' murder vampires, and are currently hunting Victoria (a villain from the first story). This film ultimately showed who in the audience had actually read the novels. The ending scene: The vote is over, Bella victorious, Edward gives his epic stipulation, and boom it cuts off. Way too many people went gasp at the end. Anyway, this film was directed by Chris Weitz and takes a more dramatic twist that none of the other stories have. This film was created for a special audience, teenage and not classic vampire/werewolf horror movie fans. This film opens up the universe of Twilight by brining in werewolves' and the Volturi (a different vampiric family living in Italy). The story is hard to watch at first because break-up's are hard, but then the story becomes nothing but the break-up and it becomes overkill. At the same time it really plays to teenage relationship drama. This story also creates the supposed love triangle. In truth it never really existed; what is being used here is something different. Bella has always made it clear that she chooses Edward; therefore he's not threatened in anyway with losing her. Bella's feelings for Jacob do exist, but it's like a secondary love. Anyway, this film was edited differently but remains true to the novels. It uses more earth like colors, and creates a different world for the werewolves' to inhabit. In the world of the Volturi, everything is very gothic pristine and a contrast of violent colors. The music is good, and it is similar to the music in the first film, but there is too much music. It's hard to notice at first though. There is more violence in this film, but it's nothing major. Most of the blood is caused by Bella's need for adrenaline rushes. The major violence is hinted at as they're leaving the Volturi. The vampire's are well done graphically-continued from the first film-and the glitter effect was toned down thankfully. The werewolves' were well done graphically, expect for their teeth. There was a friendly quality to them, and yet also deadly. (Like petting a showtiger.)
The acting was much better in this film than the first. The other Cullen family members are further explored slightly, as new characters are introduced. Kristen Stewart returns to her role as Bella Swan. She has improved in this film, but much of her problems reoccur. Her dramatic acting is overdone, and some of her other lines are dry. Robert Pattinson also returns to his role as Edward Cullen. He is still great representing Edward-for the short time that he appears. He shows the the pain of the character in subtle facial gestures. Taylor Lautner returns in this film for his more developed role of Jacob Black. Half way through the film he receives a character make-over as his character changes. It's also funny that he takes off his shirt once and never wears it again! He is good in this role creating a character that attempts to oppose Edward in every way imaginable. He is the contrast to Edward's character in this film. Graham Greene appears on screen, as Harry Clearwater, a few times but leaves a comical impression. It is unfortunate that he is introduced only as an expendable character. Ashley Greene appears more in this film as Alice Cullen in this film. She is amazing in the role of the curious future telling vampire, and Bella's best friend. Rachelle Lefevre returns in her role of Victoria, and becomes the leading villain for this series. She doesn't appear enough to get any real feel for her treachery. She does give an intense presence for the few moments she's on screen. Dakota Fanning does an amazing job playing the role of Jane in this film. She creates a character who is truly sadistic, and yet is trapped within an innocent body of a child (which just adds on a level of creepy). In the short time she appears on screen her character is fully prominent. Michael Sheen plays the role of Aro. He is a unique choice, but has had experience with vampire films. He is great in this role of insane leadership among vampires, and also manages to establish a character in a short amount of time.
I give this film a 10 out of 10 stars! It's a good story-even if its not my favorite. It develops more on the world of Twilight, and remains true to the novels. The acting is greatly approved as well.
Answer to last blog: Melissa Rosenberg has been the screenplay writer for all of the Twilight films.
Que: What other novel based film as director Chris Weitz directed?
The Golden Compass
Percy Jackson & the Olympians: The Lightening Thief
Charlie and the Chocolate Factory
The Spiderwick Chronicles
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