Far better than the fist..

Rating: 9/10 (20 November 2009)

I have more positive than negatives for this movie. I'm a book fan so therefore I'm biased but in general I thought this movie was well done. The dialog was better, the graphics were better and the god awful lighting that diluted the first installment was done better.
Just like any other movie, it's not for everyone. If you're not a book fan chances are you won't like the movie as much. Even if you are a book fan you may have some complaints but well, hey, that's the thing about book to movie translation. They're never going to mirror each other perfectly.
I loved almost everything about this movie. Kristen Stewart is a mediocre actress at best and I was disappointed with her lack of depth. I expected to go into that movie and sob over her loss but through her "zombie" phase she looked more bored than emotionally destroyed. Taylor Lautner was amazing except for a few scenes where I was scratching my head from lack of transitional dialog. Unfortunately I still find the Bella/Edward chemistry a little awkward.
I did think the vampires looked WAY better in this installment. The wolf pack and the Volturi fight scenes were done extremely well.
All in all I thought this movie was way better, just a few minor complaints. For those who expect a cinematic masterpiece, and go to the theater judging it as such, you're going to be disappointed. I don't think this series was ever meant to venture into Oscar worthy territory, but entertaining nonetheless.