I have now seen New Moon twice and it’s better than Twilight for all the reasons Twilight bugged a lot of the fans and non-fans. The special effects are better, the acting is better, the adaptation is better, and all the little nuances are better. For example, I loved that Victoria’s hair is actually red instead of strawberry blond. The sparkling was done better too, which definitely added to the story since that’s a part that most fans love.
I actually only have four complaints about the movie, but they’re super small, which is a miracle. The first, what the heck did they have Alice wearing throughout that entire movie? Her outfits were so unflattering and made her look frumpy. The second, the circling around Bella’s room during the months she was a zombie made me car sick. The third, the new Volvo. It’s not silver. The fourth, the flashback with the old Volvo added to the inconsistency with the new Volvo. However, all of these complaints are made better with the addition of Jacob’s smoking pecs, abs, and hip dents!
I didn’t get a chance to go to a midnight showing. I decided to be responsible and go to bed so I could go to work the next morning. (However, I didn’t end up getting to sleep until 4:00 am on Thursday night anyway because of the antibiotics I’m taking. Grrr!) But, I’m glad I waited so I could go with my niece Megan. We had fun at the movie together, which made all the difference. (Pardon the pictures. They were taken with my crappy phone camera.)
On Saturday, I went to the Twilight Lexicon New Moon Movie Event with my friend Ali. Corey and I hang out with the Vigues all the time, but I’ve never really just hung out with Ali. It was a lot of fun to go to the movie together and we’ve decided to hang out with just the two of us more often. (Also, if you’re wondering, neither Ali nor I won any of the raffle prizes. We’ve decided we’re just unlucky.)
It was fun to see the movie with all my other friends too. We have so much fun together and we always look forward to our get togethers. This time around, it was a little crazy because we were trying to help Lori and Laura with everything for the movie event, but it was still good to see them and all of our out-of-town friends too.
Anyway, I’m looking forward to seeing the movie a third time next week with my in-laws. And, I’m actually trying to talk Corey into seeing it tomorrow.
All you Twilight haters need to see New Moon because it’s better. It also captures the essence of the Twilight Saga almost perfectly so you’ll understand better why the fans enjoy the stories so much. Plus, there’s a lot more action for you manly men.
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That was so much fun! I wish we could do that every weekend.
I didn’t even notice the Volvo! Now that’s gonna bug me, lol.
You two (along with everyone else) are KILLING me!!! I’m so going out this week to see it–yay for parents coming into town.
And a lot more half-naked men for you women out there. Unrealistically buff half-naked men. It was a lot of fun Jenni, thanks!
I am very excited to see it this next weekend. Hopefully, since everyone else in the whole world has already seen it, the theater will be empty!!!
Sounds like fun. I still haven’t had a chance to read the books, but I did get to see the first movie, so I am interested to see how the next one plays out.
I’m one of those very few who haven’t seen the movie yet–so glad to hear it outshines the last one. What a drag that you didn’t at least get the reward of seeing the movie when you ended up staying up until 4:00 a.m.
Hope you are on the mend!
It was so much better than Twilight. I still don’t like Kristen Stewart as Bella. It drove me nuts that when she was talking to one of the boys, she wasn’t looking at their eyes. She kept looking at their neck or something. Weird if you ask me.
Oh wow! Check out that poster of Jacob. I know he must’ve gone on steroids to get that body – but wow. I’m so excited to see the movie!!!
I can’t wait for our GNO! Don’t tell me the ending! LOL
Loved it! You are right, way better than the first movie. So obviously a bigger budget and a more skilled director. I am even more on team Jacob than I was before. Edward bugged me the whole movie. I think he needs some acting lessons. But, of course, my all time favorite character was Charlie.
Jenni, you caught everything I caught in New Moon! I can’t wait to go see it with Kevin now. I took my girls (12 & 16) with me – the 12 y.o. had JUST finished re-reading New Moon 3 days prior. It was amazing listening to their analysis of the film, and they also agreed that cinematographically (is that a word?) that New Moon was MUCH better. Besides that, there were no stupid ‘monkey’ comments. I’ve only seen it once, but man, I can’t wait to go again and truly appreciate the film and the adaptation from my LEAST favorite of the Twilight Saga novels.
Thanks, I’ve been wanted to know what you thought of it! My sister-in-law wants to take me and her mom to see it, so I will let you know what I think!
I am so jealous. I hope to see it soon. And I wish I could have been there with you
I, like Christie, couldn’t stand that Kristen wouldn’t look at their eyes. I didn’t see it as a Bella portrayal instead of a bad acting on Kristens part sorta thing. But yes the movie was tons better than Twilight. As fun as the parties were it bugged that we all still couldn’t play together. We need to get back on track.
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