First I want to start by saying that there will be no spoilers. I am writing this for those skeptics or people who wouldn't normally see the movie. I am also writing this so can have some piece of mind and for those fantastic Twilight fans (like myself)!
Last night at 6:30 I stood in line to see a double feature: Twilight and then New Moon at midnight. I was so excited, I couldn't stand it! The books mean so much to me and they are so close to my heart, New Moon especially is my favorite one. I met some girls at the front of the line, one of them I had already met at MOPS but didn't recognize her (boy, did I feel stupid). We had fun talking about our thoughts on Twilight and other Twilight stuff. I made some amazing friends I look forward to keeping in touch with. One of them was another photographer who has offered to help me!
Lets just cut to the chase!
When the movie started, my heart felt like it would pop out of my chest! Twilight was a great movie and holds a special place in my heart, but when I first saw it, it was kind of a joke and didn't really like the acting very much. I had problems with the changes that Katherine Hardwick made to the movie from the story. NOT THE CASE IN NEW MOON! BRAVO Christ Weitz (not sure if I am spelling his name correctly) for keeping to the book! I was impressed with the small bits of new stuff he added. The humor was awesome and the acting was SO much better than Twilight! I came into it loving Edward, but left just a little bigger fan of Jacob (poor guy). Jacob was by far the best actor in the movie. I loved how Chris Wietz captured the sad moments. They just drew you in and you almost felt as though it was happening to you (yes, there were tears int he theater). I loved the way that the Vampired run (not so cheesy as in Twilight). Even thought the movie is over 2 hours long, it went by fast and I didn't want it to end!!! Overall, its just a much better movie. It was better directing and better acting and better EVERYTHING! This is a movie I can watch over and over again on repeat! Listening to the music almost makes me want to cry. The movie was so moving, and if you don believe me, go see it, even if you didn't like Twilight. I promise its so much better than Twilight! It so entertaining and you wont be bored!
I got home around 2:30am, but didnt fall aleep until 4 just because I was still so pumped up and excited! I am glad I get to see it again!
Now, you can make fun of me if you want, but if you have NOT read the books or seen the movie, I don't care what you think because you haven't given them a chance. This story is not for teenagers or teeny boppers, this is an amazing love story, and it actually surprises me that teenagers read it because to me its very deep. Stephanie Myers know how to write a good story! Bravo to everyone on the film. I cant wait to see it again tonight!... and then next week and every day after.
Gosh Courtney, you really know how to critique a movie. I have to say I wasn't as pumped about it as you. I know it is because of reading and loving the books so much. I think this movie was great for helping me sort out all of the drama that happened in Italy (this part of the book dragged for me) but the beginning of New Moon seemed to jump around too much. Don't get me wrong- I am still a Twilight fan and while reading, I was an Edward fan but I am not a Robert Patterson fan and after the movie, I am totally a Jacob fan. But, for the last hour I have been reading friend's FB & blogs and find I am in the minority about my take on the new movie. Maybe the midnight showing was just too late for me- IDK. Pat
ReplyDeleteI saw it at 6PM and at midnight and I really liked it. I totally felt the same way about Jacob too. I think that the only thing I liked better about the first movie was that I liked the soundtrack better. I was totally pleased with the improvements!
ReplyDeletesteph- i couldnt agree with you more about the soundtrack! i totally loved the first one and am not that big of a fan of this one.
ReplyDeleteCourtney, you are so funny. I saw the movie on Saturday morning, and I was so thankful that I wasn't in a theater full of screaming idiots that would ruin the experience for me (like what happened with TWILIGHT - and sorry... but I can't STAND that movie. It makes me cringe at all of the bad/overacting and directing and really BAD special effects).
ReplyDeleteBut this movie was really good. I'm not IN LOVE with it, but it was done VERY well and I was really glad that it stayed true to the book. Chris Weitz did a really good job on it (cheesy parts included).