Possibly the Best in the Series Yet!

Rating: 8/10 (22 May 2013)

I know the Twilight films have been vilified since the first film was released in 2008. These films are actually not as bad as I feared and the fourth addition, Breaking Dawn Part 1 continues that trend for me. Yes, there are some cheesy romance scenes, but as a whole the movie works for me. Also what works is how this movie happens to portray one of the best childbirth scenes ever filmed and the director, Bill Condon did a great job delivering suspenseful and emotional moments leading up to that memorable scene.
Bill Condon's film takes the adventure of Bella, Edward, and Jacob to the next level. The governing vampire body is growing a bit too close onto the Cullen clan and the relationship between the vampires and the wolves are growing worse thanks to the baby growing rapidly in Bella's stomach.
The acting is really not that bad. Kristen Stewart and Robert Pattinson are comfortable with their roles despite participating in some cheesy romance scenes and delivering some head-shaking lines. The rest of the cast works pretty well. When the first film came out, I always thought Billy Burke was the best part of the film. Three films later, I still hold that opinion.
Overall, this is a darker, more brooding Twilight film. There is not much action sequences because Part 1 is simply setting up for Part 2. I actually have high hopes that Part 2 can deliver a fitting finale. I rate this film 8/10.