A good bridge to the end

Rating: 9/10 (8 July 2010)

I have just got back from a midnight showing, and I am all the richer for having seen the next installment in the Twilight franchise. The story flowed seamlessly from the last, despite the change in director, and the characters are maturing well in their roles, in that they seem more natural as these characters. Before I went, I sat and watched Twilight and New Moon, so that I could refresh my memory, it worked and I feel like I have spent the evening immersed in their world. Being given a little more back story to some of the characters such as Jasper and Rosalee, really helps you empathise with them - it helps you understand why they are the way they are. While I feel slightly robbed by the fact that the last book is being split in to two movies (more as a money making exercise, I'm sure), I can't wait for the next installment. Robert Pattinson and Kristen Stewart perfectly embody that awkwardness of teen romance, and all the supporting cast are amazing, particularly some of the new introductions, and it's a shame not all of them will return in the next part. There is action for the guys, romance for the girls and little bit of everything for those who just want to watch a good movie.