New Moon - The movie

First of all, I have to apologize to my boyfriend (poor bastard!) because I dragged him along, thus causing him infinite boredom and 8,50 euros that he will never get back... I'm sorry, really. I'll never do it again! But you got to wear your "Buffy staked Edward" t-shirt, so that kinda makes up for it. :)

I have to admit that when I read New Moon, I kinda enjoyed it. Of course, I'm rotten to the core so I tend to like things that the rest of the world finds revolting. I enjoyed New Moon because of the drama actually; broken hearts and abandoned lovers make me smile. A lot. So, when I went to see the movie I was hoping that it would be faithful to the book, not just in terms of heartbreak. I have to ask one thing that's been puzzling me all along. Since there is a town called Volterra, why didn't they shoot in Volterra????? I don't get it...

To be completely honest, the movie wasn't a complete dissapointment. That is because I adore Michael Sheen and his ability to look sinister in a romance for teenagers. Christopher Heyerdahl was amazing as well; I could feel dread rushing over me every time the camera focused on him and as I've pointed out before, I'm not even afraid of vampires! These two may have been the only good perfomances in the entire film.

I heard many girls gasp in amazement each time Jacob was topless, which brings me to the conclusion that they liked the film. Being fair as I am, Robert Pattinson is my guilty pleasure, so when I got a brief look of his torso, I felt warm inside. Still, I would have felt the same way if I'd waited and seen it on dvd.

Kristen Stewart gave me the feeling that she wasn't as bored as she had been in the first movie, but I've seen this girl act before and I deeply believe in her ability to act better. Check her out in "Speak". You will be surprised. Not Oscar material yet but I think she can evolve. Eventually...

The direction was passable I guess, considering that it is a MOVIE FOR TEENAGERS. Some good photography; then again... Italy. (Get the point?)

Make no mistake though, I really like vampires even if they sparkle. I'm not trying to judge Meyer's work. She has the right to produce literature and publish it as much as anyone. I neither hate nor adore the Twilight Saga (although, how it can be called a saga I still don't understand). But I have an opinion and the right to express it. This movie wasn't worth my money. The End.