What you REALLY WANT TO KNOW about Breaking Dawn part 1

Rating: 10/10 (20 November 2011)

****Before you read my review, note that I WILL TELL a lot (DISCRIPTIVE)about this movie. Know that with all critic reviews and 'word of mouth' reviews, you'll need to see the movie YOURSELF to make your own opinion.
That said, the first thing I want to mention is that the director really did a phenomenal job at sticking to the book. There are some things (from the book) that are left out, but you won't miss it.
There are 5 parts of this movie: The Wedding The Honeymoon Jacob The Pregnancy/Birth Bella's Transformation
The Wedding: The first 25 minutes are solely based on this theme. Its a gorgeous wedding (as seen in the trailer. Bella's dress is breathtaking, etc...) The greatest part of the wedding is when individual family members/friends take the Mic to give their personal 'toasts' to the bride and groom. LOVED IT! And, of course right before the wedding ends, Jake shows up for his dance. He leaves angry as he now knows the honeymoon will be TRADITIONAL, IE: Love-making!
The Honeymoon: What can I say about this that you don't already know? The Isle of Esme is gorgeous. Bella daunts a white bikini that looks fabulous on her! There's games of chess played almost daily, exploring in the jungles, cliff diving, etc, etc... Oh and yes... They make love. (To call it sex is unjustified) This scene was moving. It demonstrated Edward & Bella's unfailing love for one another and Kirsten Stewart (as Bella) did an exceptional job at conveying (the morning after) her experience of this intimate act for the first time by simply looking at herself in the mirror, saying no words at all, but those of us that have 'been there, done that' can definitely relate. In any event the honeymoon is cut short due to the sudden sickness and movement in Bella's tummy!
Jacob: There is much more in the book regarding Jake than in the movie, but there is enough in the movie that Twi-hard fans will be placated. Bottom line, Jacob gets news Bella is 'sick' and goes to the Cullen's to demand answers (or to see if she is still human) and his question is answered as she stands up with her swollen and bruised belly. Of course we deal with the anguish that Jake endures, although I wasn't as moved through his demonstration of this as much as was with some of the other actors. (IE: Billy Burke (Charlie) his acting is enough to make you want to cry!) There is one scene in particular that gave me chills though, and that is when Jake's alpha kicks in and he leaves the pack. LOVED IT, LOVED IT, LOVED IT! I'm not going to tell you how the director made that happen, but trust me.... IT WAS LIBERATING! Again.... LOVED IT! Anyway, Jake now is on the Cullen's side and la-de-dah.
The Pregnancy/Birth: I'm shaking my head at all the things I read about this. Supposedly there's been talk of weak stomachs resulting in vomit...Give me a break! Are you serious?! Look, Bella obviously has a baby growing inside her that is not compatible with her tiny body. She begins to look emaciated, pale, ghostly and all her loved ones are stressing as she and bodyguard Rosealie are determined to have this baby regardless of the circumstances! There is one scene that is quite moving... when Edward hears the baby and its at that point that he, Bella and the baby are in unison and a bit of hope and happily ever after just starts to tug at you when SUDDENLY AND AT A FAST PACE Bella's little baby is ready to come out! Look, I'm going to keep it as real as I can: This scene is great, NOT GROSS! If anything, you feel for Bella because you can't begin to imagine the pain she must be in. Afterall, she's just had a C-Section performed via vampire fangs and no epidural! In all honesty, I wanted to see more! But this is a PG-13 movie so there are limits. In any event, we do get to hear bella's last words, which is after seeing Reneesmee: "Beaufiful"......... flatline_________________
Bella's Transformation: ________________ Now Bella being flatlined and cold, Edward injects his venom into Bella's heart, all the while the wolves are en route to kill the infant that Jake has imprinted on! Edward is doing all that he can by biting into major arteries and getting his venom into Bella.... It was pretty awesome how that was portrayed. We got to see the venom move through Bella's veins and surround/saturate her heart. IT WAS COOL! Sadly, Edward has to stop because his home is about to be invaded by wolves! There's a bit of a combat, but it all stops when Edward announces that Jake has imprinted on the precious Reneesmee (and SHE IS GORGEOUS!)and that it is the #1 rule to NEVER destroy an IMPRINTED BEING! :-) Yay! Finally Jake is set free! OMGosh.... Back to Bella.... Let me just say this: She was meant to be a Vampire! IMO, probably one of the most beautiful vampires I've EVER SEEN! <---- on TV that is!
I gave this movie 10 out of 10. See for yourself. My review is MY opinion. What's yours?