New Moon. Old Clichés.

Rating: 7/10 (26 January 2016)

The Twilight Saga: New Moon (2009): Dir: Chris Weitz / Cast: Robert Pattinson, Kristen Stewart, Taylor Lautner, Ashley Greene, Billy Burke: Visually striking horror romance about change. This is the second installment to the popular series that many claim ruined the image of vampires and werewolves. In order to protect Bella Swan, vampire Edward Cullen departs from her. She descends into depression until she learns that reckless behavior can summons images of him. Eventually she gets close to Jacob Black whom later reveals himself to be a werewolf. Director Chris Weitz is backed by tremendous images. Weitz previously directed The Golden Compass as well as the teen comedy American Pie. Kristen Stewart shines as Bella although one wonders whether her concluding decision is a wise one. Robert Pattinson nearly makes a horrendous sacrifice after leaving Bella in fear of her safety. He is close by and she discovers methods of bringing him out. Taylor Lautner steals scenes as Jacob whom assists Bella when Edward disappears but he refuses to share her with Edward. Ashley Greene plays Alice Cullen, Edward's sister who contacts Bella and leads to Italy where he is set to be vanquished. Billy Burke plays Bella's concern father who is involved in these grisly crimes as a cop. Pointless visual extravaganza that will work better for fans of the books as oppose to horror fans. Score: 7 / 10