"'The Twilight Saga: New Moon.'" – Movie Review.

By Bry Schulz

5 Stars:

I wasn't sure that “New Moon” was a sure thing. I wanted it to be so much better than the first “Twilight” movie. I hoped that all the scenes on the Internet that hyped that possibility weren't going to end up being part of a major let down. You don't want to look forward to something only to have it fizzle out in front of your eyes. How horrible to have to wait so long at the edge of your seat only to be let down by the thing you've been waiting on.



I was not disappointed with “New Moon.” True to the book? Yes. Better acting than the first? Yes. My favorite moments from the book included in the movie? Yes. Just enough tension between characters? Yes. The movie lived up to my fan expectations. Reading the books you have such a clear idea in your head of what these characters look like. You know just how they say things, the little looks they give, their idiosyncrasies; you just decide these things when you're reading. The worst thing about seeing a book made into a movie is when all those things are blatantly off from what your perspective is. This didn't happen to me when watching “New Moon.” It did during the first “Twilight” movie and I really didn't want that to happen again.



I don't want to spoil things for you if you have yet to see “The Twilight Saga: New Moon” but I will tell you this - this movie stays truer to the book. (And I'll only discuss things you already know will happen by having read the books). I felt like Edward left Bella in a depression just as awful as in the book. I cried during that scene just as I do when I read the book. Later I fell in love with Jake just like I did in the book. Just as you start to stop wondering when Edward will return to the storyline and you start wanting to see as much Jake as possible everything explodes in Bella's face. The tension of getting to save Edward is palpable! I was bouncing in my chair in the theater like my twitching could somehow will them to get to Volterra faster. And the reunion with Edward was so good. As for all the action with the Volterra? I won't say much, but I will say this: I was digging my nails into my leg.

So rest assured die hard Twi-hards. If you're anything like me you'll be happy with the outcome. The only downside to finally seeing the long wait come to an end is this twofold: Number 1) I want to see the movie again! Right now! Or now! Now is a good time to see it again. And Number 2) I can't wait for “Eclipse.” How many days is it until “Eclipse?” TOO MANY. I don't know if I'm ready to do this all over again. Yes I am.



BYLINE:

Bry Schulz is a writer, photographer, and mother who really hates squash. Not necessarily the game but definitely the vegetable. Email Bry at bry@zoiksonline.com.