I gave film saga a second chance and I just about approved

Rating: 5/10 (21 November 2009)

OK so Twilight for me was bad....I hadn't read the books which was probably why I completely hated it, it didn't make sense so I went home and read the books and although i still don't like the film, I can see why people like it. I enjoyed the books, the ending was a bit predictable but overall it made me think about giving the films a second chance.
So there i was at the midnight screening, in a packed room of teen girls, middle aged women, over excited guys and the clearly bored looking boyfriends who had been dragged along against their will. The title came on and people cheered, and every time Edward or Jacob appeared there was whooping.
But i ignored it all, actually decided to watch the film, the first half hour dragged, and I mean dragged, there is only so much lack of acting from Edward and Bella you can take before you feel like shooting yourself in the face. The scenes were directed well but those two managed to ruin it, i don't see how they were cast for these films as they both struggle to show any emotion, instead keeping the same faces from start to finish.
But its gets better, Jacob is better not brilliant but he at least looks like he's trying, luckily the support cast make up for the lack of effort from the main characters.
The special effects were good, much improvement on the first (you can see the budget difference), the script was better but sometimes I did cringe as the actors delivered them badly and some lines should of been left out all together.
The film picks up pace and the end is pretty good. I did enjoy it, it wasn't great but it kept me entertained enough that I didn't feel like I had wasted my money.
But not everyone will enjoy this film, you have to overlook a lot of downsides to enjoy such as the main character being unable to deliver a line while showing actual feeling. Im not going to complain about the topless guys (as many men reviewing this film have), although sometimes utterly pointless, I have seen enough films where girls walk around with it all hanging out for it be about time I can enjoy watching topless men for a change It doesn't do the books justice but its not that bad that you feel like demanding your money back, just try to overlook the fact that Edward and Bella have the acting ability of a rock.