Loved it

Rating: 9/10 (8 December 2008)

I'm so glad I didn't listen to the critics. I would have missed a real gem. I loved the movie and didn't want to leave the theater when it ended.
Yes,the makeup left a lot to be desired, especially the sparkling scene. Since the sparkling plays a prominent role towards the end of New Moon, I sincerely hope the makeup artists come up with a better method by the next film.
That said, the chemistry between Stewart and Pattinson was riveting. These two have so much on-screen sizzle factor together that people everywhere are convinced they really are an item. I can't wait to see how it develops in the coming films. If the newly hired director for New Moon will improve the makeup and special effects while leaving Stewart and Pattinson alone to do their thing, the next movie could be a real block buster. Also along with that is the hope that the time without Edward will be shortened to give this couple more screen time together. Let's face it, Edward is the big draw here. Rob has the brooding James Dean/Marlon Brando thing down to an art. As a 49-year-old mom I can tell you, he made hearts from 11 years old to 50+ skip a beat in that darkened theater. Don't listen to the critics. Check it out for yourself.