Review From a Someone Who Grudgingly Calls Herself A Twi Mom

Rating: 8/10 (25 November 2009)

For the most part, I found Twilight:New Moon enjoyable. While I thought Kristen Stewart was pretty much phoning in her performance in Twilight, I guess she figured out that this was a REAL movie for her resume and actually acted this time - something she can do well and she does. Robert Pattinson is hardly in it, but I found him enjoyable during his scenes. Is the guy Sir Laurence Olivier? No, but he is a good actor with potential to get better. As far as Taylor Lautner, he was okay, but I do agree with the person who said his acting was a bit like a soap opera actor's. Overdone. It didn't effect my view of the character, since from the books I found the character of Jacob to be over the top and a bit much, but it did get a bit annoying in scenes.
The special effects were good, especially the fight scene in the Chamber at Volterra. Also, the make-up is better this time around. At times in Twilight, the make-up was pretty distracting. This time the makeup did not distract from the emotional scenes. When Edward looked devastated by Bella's "death", I could actually focus on it without thinking to myself he would make a good drag queen.
Overall, I would recommend this film. It won't change your life, but as someone who was a fan of the books this was a good movie adaptation. However, the best commendation could be given by my husband. As a man who snored his way through Twilight, I can say this - HE STAYED AWAKE AND ENJOYED IT! And there ya go!