Pleasantly Surprising!!

Rating: 7/10 (22 November 2012)

After enduring the 117 agonizing minutes of "Twilight: Breaking Dawn – Part 1", I can honestly tell you that seeing "Breaking Dawn – Part 2" was the furthest thing from my mind. My only reward for going to see this film, was knowing that this film (good, bad, or indifferent) was the absolute last of the series. It was this, and only this little piece of knowledge, that gave me the determination, strength, and fortitude, to muster the will power to sit through the closing chapter of this highly profitable franchise. With all that said, I have to admit that this film was actually not that bad, and in fact quite entertaining to boot.
The film commences right from the end of "Breaking Dawn –Part 1" with the birth of Edward (Robert Pattinson) and Bella's (Kristen Stewart) baby girl, Renesmee (Mackenzie Foy). I have to say up front, that the camera just loves actress Mackenzie Foy, she is so beautiful on screen. I definitely see a bright future in this up and coming "rising star"!!!! But perhaps, the biggest surprise in this film has to be the role of Jacob (played by Taylor Lautner). In the pass three film, all we ever got to see from him was pouty, poor-little-ol'-me, Bella loves a vampire, Jacob dude, grow a pair already however, in this film we get to see Jacob the protector, Jacob the brave, Jacob the guardian. It seems Jacob was drawn to Bella's unborn fetus, and upon birth he imprinted on Renesmee. This bond is unbreakable, and with it comes his undying dedication for Renesmee's survival. It's a side of Jacob that we the audience has not seen; one that I much enjoyed throughout this film.
This final chapter of the Twilight series centers around Renemee, and her possible threat to the Volturi (the largest and most powerful coven of vampires, who also enforce the laws of the vampire world). The Volturi believe the Cullens have broken Vampire Law with the birth of Renemee. In order to save their coven and Renemee, the Cullens must comb the four corners of the globe for vampire brethren who will champion their cause, and bear witness that Renemee is no threat to the vampire community. An interesting collection of vampire support is assembled, each possessing a special skill / power to accompany their vampirism. All this leads up to the film's climax, the ultimate battle of good vs evil or evil vs worse evil or  nevermind, you get the point.
As I said at the beginning of this review, this was actually entertaining this go around. Gone was all the love triangle bull malarkey, an actual plot was developed, action scenes with were really entertaining, and a film which finally took the focus off pasty-faced Edward, sulky Jacob, and just plain miserably sad Bella. So I definitely recommend seeing this film. If you are already a fan, then this film will not disappoint; however, if you are like me and could care less whether Jacob or Edward finally nailed Bella then I say take a chance on this film, you may be pleasantly surprised.
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