'New Moon'. A great sequel to the disappointing 'Twilight', or just another tedious letdown? One thing is for sure, topless Tayler Launtner as werewolf Jacob Black has millions of girls going crazy. The big question is, did the movie really do the book justice?
It is majorly better than 'Twilight', but still reeks in comparison to other new releases such as 'Inglourious Basterds' and 'The Time Traveler's Wife'. The acting by newcomer Kirsten Stewart is unbelievable in many ways. Her face is often emotionless. Even during the most intestifying moments in the movie, her face looks like a stone ornament. Bella Swan in the book is demonstrated as a anxious and naive character who is hiding a deep secret. However, Stewart's stiff facial expressions did not give life to her character. Robert Pattison's acting is equally as tedious. His slow, dragging voice nearly brought me into deep sleep a few minutes into the movie. Luckily for me, his role in 'New Moon' is not nearly as significant as in 'Twilight'. 'New Moon' is Bella and Jacob's story. Taylor Launter is fantastic as the often sensitive and emotive werewolf Jacob. He has a vulnerability in the movie many teenagers can indentify as Jacob Black.
The book's storyline is followed, yes it is. However, what is brought to to life on screen is not nearly as interesting as on paper. The love between Bella Swan and Edward seems too good to be true. It gives teenagers a false impression that love is perfect. Love, according to 'New Moon' will always end happily, if you are a vampire.
In spite of my negativity towards 'New Moon', it isn't completely unpleasent. The backdrop of the film is beautiful and dreamlike. The forest setting seems to tell a story of it's own, a perfect destination for a fantasty movie. The story is monotonous, but the actors' fame have peaked. Taylor Launtner and Robert Pattison have once again proven their places as male sex symbols.
Whatever my thoughts are towards the movie, my usual strings of comments and rare compliments. I still can't deny the fact that 'New Moon' is still a teenage classic.
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