The Twilight Saga: New Moon-Review

The Twilight Saga: New Moon - Review

Humans are very fragile, to the point where a big drop can kill them, if not snap their necks. They can feel pain and heal, but at a very slow pace, meaning death is still possible. Their only redeeming quality, however, is their ingenuity, their ability to craft things from mere parts, giving them something to fight their enemies… or die trying. They are definitely fascinating and boring at the same time. This is what I think about The Twilight Saga: New Moon.

Bella is nearing her 18th birthday, but a dream last night convinced her otherwise - she becomes distasteful about getting older while her boyfriend, vampire Edward Cullen, remains in his prime despite being one hundred and nine years old. In an attempt to cheer her up, the Cullen family hosts the party at their residence, but Bella gets a paper cut, causing Edward’s brother (who can’t resist human blood) attempts to attack her, only to be taken outside while Carlisle stitches Bella’s arm. Believing Bella will be in danger of his family, Edward breaks up with her and the Cullens leave Forks, leaving Bella depressed and isolated for months. Trying to cope with it, Bella spends a lot of time with her friends, getting closer to Jacob “Jake” Black until she discovers he is one of many wolf shape-shifters who are enemies of vampires and are on high alert for Victoria, being after Bella for the death of her mate. With her life in peril once more, will she manage to reconnect with Edward?

While missed the first film (I watched it… many years ago!), this one is pretty good… but not good enough. For two hours and ten minutes (not counting commercial breaks), it’s a lot of rambling, montages and nothing more of great interest. Suicidal tendencies are a staple in romance, so how does the film get away with depicting it is anyone’s guess. While most fans will squeal at this follow up, it probably won’t convert too many holdouts. Even the werewolves appear more alive than the dark, moody vampires. Unless you watch the first film, you’ll get spoiled from watching this one.