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Rating: 8/10 (20 November 2009)

WARNING: I am a fan of the Twilight Saga. Don't be a tool and hate just because I enjoy a book series.
Hearing the bad reviews about this movie, I was a bit hesitant and worried. However, my qualms were not necessary.
To start: Please people, don't complain about how this is OBVIOUSLY a chick flick... you should already know that going in to see this movie, unless you've been living under a rock.
So, being a chick myself, I found the film surprisingly enjoyable. The flow is steady, the cinematography is amazing, and the acting is flawless. The first movie had such bad direction and special effects that it really distracted from how hard the actors actually worked to make it as good as they possibly could. But you can really see all of their effort in this film, and it makes them look spectacular for being so young and yet so passionate about their work. I also applaud Chris Weitz: what a fantastic job he has done!
Now it's true, the transitions were a little quick. But nonetheless, you don't really have a choice, what with the book having so much detail. With that being said, Melissa (the screenwriter) really encompasses everything in the book perfectly. Even though some transitions were snappy, the steadiness was present.
I hope you've taken everything I've said into mind and go to see New Moon. This movie is NOTHING like the first, and I hope you enjoy it as much as I did.

Haley