Didn't expect much, but didn't expect it to be this awful...

Rating: 1/10 (24 November 2011)

-----Spoiler Alert-----
I've read the books, and watched all of the movies to date.
We all know by opening one of the books or going to the theatre for this franchise that you expect it will be mediocre, and by no means a prestigious award winner. You take it for what it is.
This movie is cheesy, awkward and trying too hard. It is by far the worst of the franchise, so far...
At the beginning, a shredded and shirtless Jacob is running in the rain after receiving the wedding invitation, which makes me hang my head in shame that I also find him appealing.
Moving on...
The over-hype of the honey moon love making scene... seriously, it was nothing. It was not tantalizing, I found it awkward. And on a side note, I give Pattinson and Stewart a year after the final movie, that relationship is dripping with a public relations agenda. It also makes me wish that Henry Cavill was cast as Edward, because he is delightful on all levels. They really tried to make Bella look like a vixen and I found it repulsive.
This movie spent way too much time overcompensating due to the build up of the physical between Edward and Bella.
The werewolves communicating while in being wolf form was so cheesy it was painful.
I will give props to how they made Bella look gaunt and zombie-esque while being pregnant. The birthing scene was gross considering the PG 13 rating it has. The sounds alone will make you cringe, in addition to Bella's back breaking.
I like Seth's character in the movie, and in print. His character is true to what he feels is right and has courage.
I did like the fight scene, and it was cool to see the wolves running through the forest and basically focuses on all of their senses while doing so.
This franchise has nothing on Harry Potter or the Lord of the Rings. Mindless entertainment, mediocre acting, and an attractive cast (for the most part).
At the end of the day, it attracts such a diverse and wide audience that it doesn't matter if it's a master piece, it is already bringing in so much revenue.
I'm looking forward to the Hobbit :)