Much Better Than Expected... Get a grip people!!

Rating: 9/10 (23 November 2009)

I finally went to see New Moon this past Saturday. I went early in the day in an effort to avoid the rush and hopefully get a decent seat. For MONTHS I had been eagerly awaiting this movie. I have read through each of Stephanie Meyer's books a couple times and simply love the beauty and fantasy of this story. This is my first gripe.
Before going to see this film I read through several of the reviews. What is wrong with everyone??? One review was complaining about the effect this movie might have on young girls. Fine. If you feel that way, then don't let them see it. It saddens me that in this day and age people are trying to take the magic and fantasy out of everything! This movie was a huge improvement from the first. A few editing issues but otherwise beautifully written and performed. The acting has improved tremendously from the first film. There was a lot more passion and excitement in this movie. I loved the wolves. They did a MUCH better job than I expected. I was concerned they weren't going to live up to Stephanie's description and I think they did a pretty good job.
As long as you go into this movie understanding it is FANTASY I think you will come out loving it. I am an avid vampire story lover and admit there are a few things in these stories that don't live up to what I've studied over the years but why should that even matter? Why take a way from the beauty of the story with issues like that? If every movie was based on actual fact what would we escape to? OK. I'm done whining, I was just really struck by how many negative reviews this movie received when it really wasn't bad at all. If people stop walking in prepared to analyze every little detail I think as a whole we'd all enjoy movies in general a heck of a lot more.
I didn't want this movie to end. THAT'S how much better it was than the first. They hit on all the major aspects of the book with only minor changes to make it better for the viewers. If you truly love NEW MOON the book and you can get past expecting perfection then I think you will enjoy this movie. It is geared of course for a younger audience so EXPECT there to be young girls gasping and giggling in the theater. Don't roll your eyes and scowl at them. Think back to when you were their ages.
Emit, plays his role to perfection. Jasper, much better character development from the first. People were complaining about cheesy lines but I think the lines written for him told about who he is. Edward, very good. A lot more emotion in this film and of course beautiful. Jacob, flawless. Alice's character was also expanded on much more. I love this actress. She is perfect for the role. Bella, better but I'm hoping she continues to develop this character further for the next film.
Overall a very enjoyable film. I will be seeing it again