Returning once again to the screen in this second adaptation of Stephenie Meyer’s bestselling saga, the sparkling vegetarian vampire coven captures our attention once again. The new director, Chris Weitz, focused on creating a visually stunning and impressive setting, veering away from the darker scenes Catherine Hardwicke brought us only a year ago.
Obviously geared towards the “Twi-hard” fans, it has been claimed to be the new Harry Potter. However, unlike the first 3 HP movies, New Moon does not follow the book well. Last year’s Twilight did not do the book justice either. For those fans who have read the book, the blanks and details are easily filled in, while viewers who have not read the book are left confused and unimpressed.
The actors did excellently at portraying the characters and bringing to life what one can only imagine. The CGI graphics created terrifying wolves that looked as realistic as an oversized wolf can look. Disappointing was the fact that nearly the entire movie was only Jacob and Bella; no development of other characters, which Twilight also lacked, being only the characters of Edward and Bella practically the entire movie.
Viewers don’t see goofball Emmett, serious Jasper, pigheaded Rosalie, pixie-like Alice, compassionate Carlisle, or motherly Esme. Bella’s relationship with her father Charlie is also sorely lacking. We don’t hear about the pasts of the vampire coven, nor do we hear about the Quiluete legends around a campfire (or any legends, anywhere in the movie). The movie is pure fluff.
The ending “fight” scene with the Volturi seemed rushed, and the Volturi is also lacking in development. For the five minutes we see Michael Sheen, Jamie Campbell Bower, Dakota Fanning, Cameron Bright, Charlie Bewley, Daniel Cudmore, Christopher Heyerdahl, and Noot Seear, we see that each of them would have played excellent vampire villains. The wolf-pack and all their attributes are not elaborated on at all. And where was that memorable scene with Edward reading Jacob’s mind, and seeing how much he hurt Bella?
The movie lacked important information that is relevant in future segments, a problem which I also saw occurring in Twilight. Overall, it was good entertainment and fluff, with rushed drama that did not capture Stephenie Meyer’s vampire-world, and it is needless to say there are much better vampire books out there. However, it is pure fantasy, so authors can do with it what they want.
Check back in the next few days for part two of my New Moon Review.
Obviously geared towards the “Twi-hard” fans, it has been claimed to be the new Harry Potter. However, unlike the first 3 HP movies, New Moon does not follow the book well. Last year’s Twilight did not do the book justice either. For those fans who have read the book, the blanks and details are easily filled in, while viewers who have not read the book are left confused and unimpressed.
The actors did excellently at portraying the characters and bringing to life what one can only imagine. The CGI graphics created terrifying wolves that looked as realistic as an oversized wolf can look. Disappointing was the fact that nearly the entire movie was only Jacob and Bella; no development of other characters, which Twilight also lacked, being only the characters of Edward and Bella practically the entire movie.
Viewers don’t see goofball Emmett, serious Jasper, pigheaded Rosalie, pixie-like Alice, compassionate Carlisle, or motherly Esme. Bella’s relationship with her father Charlie is also sorely lacking. We don’t hear about the pasts of the vampire coven, nor do we hear about the Quiluete legends around a campfire (or any legends, anywhere in the movie). The movie is pure fluff.
The ending “fight” scene with the Volturi seemed rushed, and the Volturi is also lacking in development. For the five minutes we see Michael Sheen, Jamie Campbell Bower, Dakota Fanning, Cameron Bright, Charlie Bewley, Daniel Cudmore, Christopher Heyerdahl, and Noot Seear, we see that each of them would have played excellent vampire villains. The wolf-pack and all their attributes are not elaborated on at all. And where was that memorable scene with Edward reading Jacob’s mind, and seeing how much he hurt Bella?
The movie lacked important information that is relevant in future segments, a problem which I also saw occurring in Twilight. Overall, it was good entertainment and fluff, with rushed drama that did not capture Stephenie Meyer’s vampire-world, and it is needless to say there are much better vampire books out there. However, it is pure fantasy, so authors can do with it what they want.
Check back in the next few days for part two of my New Moon Review.
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