Much better than the other 4

Rating: 8/10 (18 November 2012)

I have just returned from watching this film and i have to say it exceeded my expectations. The previous films have been a master class in how not to act but this film works. I cant believe im gonna say this but Kristen Stewart wasn't totally awful! The film trots along at a good pace and has a fantastic ending which you just don't see coming. The new vamps we meet are great and Michael Sheen, well, shines as Aro. I honestly thought my sister and I would have a good laugh poking fun at this film as we have the previous ones but i found it gripping. Bella is sooo much more likable as a vamp and Edward seems to have shifted that constipation that seemed to be bothering him in the other 4 films and is much more relaxed and normal. Billy Burke as usual puts in a great performance as Charlie and Taylor Lautner comes into his own as Jacob. The only eye roll moment for me was the obvious and very badly animated CGI baby, although luckily we don't see much of it. This film had me both chuckling and gasping in shock at all the right places. Im so glad they got the last film nailed as it goes some way to redeeming the others before it. Pleasantly surprised.