Comments on: MOVIE REVIEW: The Twilight Saga: New Moon

By: Natalie

Natalie — Mon, 25 Jan 2010 04:05:44 +0000

I think the problem with both movies originates from the book itself. I appreciate that Stephenie Meyer had a great story to tell, but her writing is inconsistent, unstable and generally BAD. And I personally think her editors and publishing company should be shot. It is a shame really cause the concept is good. She should have had better support from whoever edited the books. I mean they have been in circulation for quite a while so you would THINK that all typos were fixed. All four are overly descriptive, repeating unnecessary details, too talkative and immature: poor writing skills in general. I think the only reason the Twilight movie hooked most of the viewers comes down to the scenery, filmography, and the Edward/Rob “look”..I must admit he did a good job with the more romantic scenes, but between him and that Kristen person (I’m convinced she was actually reading her lines for the first time), it was all amateur stage acting. Take away the effects team, the location and the director, and you have a flop. And I can’t help but mention this: how can ANYONE believe that the actress portraying Rosaline was as gloriously beautiful as the author so vividly described??? The Victoria actress should have had that role. I can’t help but feel that from start to finish, book to movie (sans the Rob look and kissing skills)it was definitely lacking in substance and skill and left me with the urge to take a black marker to each book in the saga: I bet I’d easily bring them down to half their size. i mean, if it isn’t Moby Dick, it just should be this HUGE!
Phew! i really needed to get all that off my chest! Anyways, love the review and I’m definitely keeping tabs on your site. Marvelous.

By: Serena (Savvy Verse & Wit)

Serena (Savvy Verse & Wit) — Wed, 25 Nov 2009 15:26:30 +0000

I have to say the only thing we disagree on is the acting abilities of Kristen Stewart. I think she’s a horrible actress and her place in this movie as the horrible character of Bella is appropriate.

By: zeek

zeek — Mon, 23 Nov 2009 16:54:08 +0000

Okay- much to my surprise a guy friend’s 14 yr old daughter wanted me and my cousin (also my age- which is way over 30!) to take her to see New Moon. We decided when a 14 yr old wants to hang with old ladies like us, we better take her up on it and since the guy friends paid for the movie- I caved.

What a crapfest. You were spot on-

with Rob Pat’s bad acting and the “Oh you’re hurt. Here, let me take my shirt off.” bits I was throwing up in my mouth. (Okay I will admit to some courgarish eyeing up of Jake’s nubile young bod- but I digress.)

I too literally laughed out loud several times. Unfortunately it was at places that were note meant to be funny!

And you were spot on about the message to young women. NOT a message I would want my daughter (if I had one) to receive.

Along with what you pointed out- i.e. Bella’s reckless and mopey behavior- I also did not like the message contained within Jake’s Alpha’s relationship with his mate. (He couldn’t help SCARING HER FOR LIFE because it’s just part of who he is and he really does love her so very much?!) Hello? Abuser mentality anyone? UGH!

One good thing- we were able to tell said 14 yr old- Do NOT act like this and if a man EVER raises a hand toward you to hurt you, kick him in the balls and GET OUT!

Yeah, two thumbs way down from the old zeekster.

By: Holly

Holly — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 06:42:51 +0000

Perhaps the most annoying thing about New Moon and the Twilight Saga in general is how insipid a message it projects – especially to teenage girls. It is not cool for you to go catatonic, severing all ties to your friends and family when a boy decides to break up with you. It is not cool to try to kill yourself repeatedly just so you can experience hallucinations of said boy, warning you to “be safe.” I understand that first love is intense, scary, and passionate. And experiencing those highs and lows are all part of growing up. But it is kind of ridiculous that the prevalent female role model right now is a doormat – a bland, no-personality girl whose idea of a good time is to jump into life-threatening situations in order to feel closer to the boyfriend that left her behind.

THANK YOU! That’s been my point all along. I was trying to decide if I should take my 13yo daughter to see this, but I think I’ll hold off after reading your review. We can rent it instead. That way I can pause the movie to reiterate – as often as necessary – that it is NOT ok to act like a spaz over a boy. Ever.

By: katy

katy — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 21:56:45 +0000

New Moon was a terrible movie. The makers tried to hard to put everything from the book into the film. It is choppy and unclear as to what story is being told. Also the “commercials” that took place during the movie were awful, two words Virgin Airlines!!! and the flashback of Alice’s vision that showed Edward and Bella running through the woods was the most embarrassing thing I have ever seen in a movie. Summit, Chris, the producers, and screen writer should send apologies to every fan!!!

By: Jennygirl

Jennygirl — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 18:47:43 +0000

Where is Buffy when you need her?
Or Angelus for that matter?

Sentiments I will be echoing for the next how many years of this stuff.

I liked the first book a few years ago, but my interest has waned as screaming girls everywhere have crawled out of the wood work. Also as I thought more and more on the subject matter. Oh well. Life goes on to better books and stories. Thanks for the review Enjoy your weekend!

By: Gerd D.

Gerd D. — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 14:54:40 +0000

You know, if you hadn’t wrote that this is Jasper in that picture I could have totally believed we are looking at Jason’s mom there, in her younger crazy days, naturally.

By: Tiah

Tiah — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 06:18:13 +0000

Man that Taylor kid is hot. They did not grow boys like that when I was in high school.

Can you image the disaster that the Breaking Dawn movie will be? My brain tries to shut down when I think about it.

By: Gillian

Gillian — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 02:33:59 +0000

Oh, you so do not want me to get started on the topic of Bella as the current role model for teenage girls. We could be here all day. I don’t think there’s a soap brand in the world that would have enough boxes for me to be ranting from!

I will, however, eventually see New Moon. The first movie and the books were a bit like fairy floss (cotton candy for those in the US): light, fluffy, not a whole lot of substance, completely bad for your hips and, once you open the packet, you can’t stop eating it until it’s done.

Thanks for the great review. I’ve read a few from blogs I visit regularly and the consensus is it’s a pretty shite film. It’s a good thing I have little to no expectations!

By: Sammy

Sammy — Thu, 19 Nov 2009 22:06:06 +0000

Your review is quite hilarious, I would admit it made me laugh reading it. I read all 4 books. I loved it. I loved twilight and regardless of bad reviews I would still watch new moon. If action is what people expect then they did not read the book. Action is quite minimal in this book. It is all about heartbreak and holding on to someone whom you are still very much inlove with. To those who once in one point or another of their lives fell inlove and lost their love would be able to relate. The movies are adaptations not an actual representations. If the movie potrayed the book as I would assume it did, based on your review…then it did its purpose. The book is not for everyone. Those who did not read nor understood what the book is all about will never see the point of relevancy in the movie. Nonetheless, it was quite entertaining reading your review. Thanks…