Sunday 22 November 2009

My New Moon Review

So have been waiting to review properly and after the third time of seeing the film this afternoon, I think I am ready. This will be long and contain *spoilers* so do not read ahead if you have not seen it yet.

I absolutely adore this film, in my opinion it is better than Twilight, the bigger budget has helped, I felt Weitz was more faithful to the book than Hardwicke, he got the connection between Bella and Jacob perfectly. I love the colours, it's not as grainy and dull as Twilight, it's more vibrant.

Kristen's acting has improved on Twilight, she is growing more comfortable in the role of Bella or perhaps acts better as a manic depressive, lol. I never imagined Bella as a crying weepy wreck in New Moon, she was just sort of dead inside and Kristen did a great job of revealing the pain and anguish through her letters to Alice and generally being in a trance like state, anyone who has been heartbroken will know the empty feeling in your chest sad.gif Loved every scene with her and Taylor, they just worked so well together. Loved the reunion scene with Edward in Italy, amarzing, everything being reconciled in the seconds after he realises Bella is alive, made me cry with tears of joy.

Taylor Lautner totally blew me away, he is clearly very talented, not only is his physical change is impressive, but he really put his heart and soul into every scene. I enjoyed every scene he was in, I really think he is going to bug the hell out of me in Eclipse. I am totally not a Jacob fan in the books, he kind of just annoys me, but Taylor has completely turned that around for me with his portrayal of Jacob in New Moon.

I loved the cinema scene with Bella, when Mike was in the toilet throwing up, he went from being so tender with Bella to getting really mad at Mike and almost turning into the Incredible Hulk. I also loved the scene where he is trying to tell Bella about being a wolf but is bound not to tell her, you can just see how pained and desperate he is for her to know.

Rob was divine as ever, although think they needed to airbrush his laughter line's out a little with the amount of white make up they plastered on his lovely face, it was criminal in my opinion. Really this dude is meant to be absurdly beautiful and 17 years old! My favourite scene with Edward was of course the break up scene, actually it started with the birthday scene after Bella was bleeding all over the lovely shag carpet and Jasper had decided he wanted to chow down on her, when the hungry vamps had left the room and Edward was standing there looking at her with eyes that knew this had to end :*( Then removing himself in her room :**( I was almost having a nervous breakdown by the time he kissed her head and closed his eyes like it was the most painful thing he had ever done in his 109 years :***(. I also swooned for England at Edward reciting back to Mr Birdie the Romeo line's from the film, Rob need's to do a period drama ASAP! I am not sure the Beeb could afford him now though and we all know they do the best Period drama's right?

The wolf pack - awesome. Alex was great as Paul, when I met him at LFCC, I thought awww he is way to sweet to play Paul, but yeah, he was kind of sexy being mean. Also Bronson as Jared was brilliant, the killer line of "guess what? We're faster", too funny, he really reminds me of someone but I can't think who? I was worried about the CGI when I saw the trailer of Jacob phasing in the air, but actually it wasn't that bad in the film, some parts were actually a little scary and they were huge enough too.

The soundtrack in this film is amazing and also love the score. The scene for me that is as poignant musically as the Baseball scene with Super Massive Black Hole is the scene with Victoria and the Wolves running through the woods, this really is setting the scene for Eclipse and Thom Yorke - Hearing Damage playing over it is a masterpiece.

I am gutted that Rachelle Lefevre has been replaced on Eclipse, she was brilliant without even saying a word.

Have read some people saying about Alice's outfits not being very fashionista as they didn't show off her petite body? I loved her outfits, am I the only one? lol. Maybe, layers and scarves are my thing.

Michael Sheen as Aro, genius casting here, this guy is phenomenal, he captures the essence of Aro to a tee, sophisticated, sinister, the greediness in his eyes at all of the Cullen's special powers and the longing to know how Bella's ability will develop when she become's an immortal, just perfect. It's been mentioned before but why is Marcus speaking? He doesn't speak he's meant to mope and be generally depressed? Although I do love Christopher Heyerdahl so can forgive this oversight. I loved Caius parting speech to them about hurrying up with the transformation and that the Volturi do not give second chances.

Felix and Demetri, obviously am biased as love Dan and Charlie, the elevator scene was lolarious, so uncomfortable and loved the drama and voice projection of Charlie playing Demetri, I can't wait for him to showcase his tracking ability in Breaking Dawn, it's going to be epic!

The only thing that bugged me about the Volturi scenes was the fight scene with Felix and Edward, as much as it breaks my heart to see poor Rob thrown around like a rag doll, it is also very unlikely that Edward would have got his ass kicked like he did, this made Edward look like a wuss
mad.gif. If we recall in Eclipse when Jasper is training them to fight against the Newborns, Jasper could not win against Edward because Edward could read every move Jasper was going to make and moved before Jasper could get him (thanks to Miss Sanchez for reminding me of this fact xx).

I don't think the end scene was rushed, I think they got across what they needed to and it was pretty clear from the reunion scene that they were reconciled. I am just glad that he proposed at the end :) But was desperately sad for Jacob's wolfy sad face too
sad.gif I really can see people moving over to Team Jacob after seeing this film.

Stars that will always shine for me in the Twilight saga:

Billy Burke as Charlie, this guy doesn't even have to try to be funny and he hasn't read the books so kudos to him for nailing Charlie Swan with only the script. Legend.

Kellan Lutz as Emmett, loved his one funny line "The older woman huh?" lololol - please can we have more from our fave cuddly bear in Eclipse... Please, we love this dude!

Justin Chon as Eric, the R&J movie watching scene with Mr Birdie was lolarious, he is just such a warm nice guy, I love him.

Nikki Reed, I can't wait for her to have her moment in Eclipse, I think she is awesome, that is all.

Okay I will shut up now, am sure more will come to me.

To sum up, I think Chris Weitz rocks and I am all for him doing Breaking Dawn :)

Thank you and good night x

2 comments:

  1. With you all the way hun. I hope they do get Chris to do BD. But we should give David a chance with Eclipse maybe? The only thing that bugged me was the lack of explination as to why Edward was so tatty when he was in Italy, had he been in a fight, been on a massive bender or what? And how did he rip his shirt and get that scar? I might get my answers on Thursday when I go see it again! xx

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  2. Woo! I'm awesome and I get a mention! :D

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