Maturing With New And Better Direction

Rating: 8/10 (5 August 2010)

David Slade has thus far been my favorite director on the Saga. I loved his work in 30 Days Of Night and Hard Candy so it was no surprise to me that Eclipse surpassed Twilight and New Moon in presence. It felt darker and more engaging as well as complicated, despite already knowing the story from the books. The only complaint was with casting. I know I don't stand alone on this issue but either Bryce Dallas Howard should have never been cast in this part or the make-up department behind her should have been fired, maybe both. Thankfully, Victoria dies. BUT, Michael Sheen was great casting!
Catherine Hardwicke's version was quite dull and cheap to me and Chris Weitz upped the ante but it was just sorta soapy to me, just my opinion. Even Bella's look went from plain to make-up and soapy in transition. I thought this was Chris's best work and enjoyed it much more than The Golden Compass.
I think Breaking Dawn will be worth the wait, but it is tragically so far away. It's the greatest book in the series and it was smart to break it in two. I didn't know all that much about Bill Condon to tell you the truth but I just watched Chicago the other night and was beyond impressed. I think the best is yet to come.....