The Twilight Saga: New Moon (Two-Disc Special Edition)

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Actor : Kristen StewartActor : Robert PattinsonAspectRatio : 2.40 : 1AudienceRating : PG-13 (Parental Guidance Suggested)Binding : DVDDirector : Chris WeitzEAN : 0025192058158Format : AC-3Form..read more

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In the second chapter of Stephenie Meyer’s best-selling Twilight series, the romance between mortal Bella Swan (Kristen Stewart) and vampire Edward Cullen (Robert Pattinson) grows more intense as ancient secrets threaten to destroy them. When Edward leaves in an effort to keep Bella safe, she tests fate in increasingly reckless ways in order to glimpse her love once more. But when she’s saved from the brink by her friend, Jacob Black (Taylor Lautner), Bella will uncover mysteries of the supernatural world that will put her in more peril than ever before.

5 Reviews

  1. tahnee says:
    February 21, 2010 at 12:00 am

    This is the secend movie the first one was Twilight

    You need to watch Twilight to understand this

    Here is some thing about Twilight and The Twilight Saga New Moon

    The big-screen adaptation of Twilight, Stephenie Meyer’s bestselling vampire romance, is aimed squarely at its key demographic: teen girls whose idea of Prince Charming is a brooding, pale, undead teen who could kill you instantly at any moment. Such a prince is more fascinating than frightening to new girl Bella Swan (Kristen Stewart), who moves to the rainy-gray town of Forks, Wash., to live with her dad (Billy Burke), the local sheriff who’s puzzled by a series of “animal attacks.” On her first day at school, Bella appears to (visibly) nauseate her lab partner, Edward (Robert Pattinson). Turns out the scent of her blood is this vampire’s “brand of heroin,” and his struggle not to kill her causes an irresistible pull toward her. Whether he’s attracted for the normal reasons or because she smells especially sweet to him is vague in the book and even less clear on-screen; nonetheless, Bella falls hopelessly in love with Edward, which sets her on a dangerous path when a few nomad vampires show up in town, one particularly keen on tracking the human. Directed by Catherine Hardwicke (Thirteen), Twilight is full of funny moments–not all of which are intentional–and the casting, from Stewart to Bella’s self-absorbed friend Jessica (Anna Kendrick) is spot-on. The weakest link, unfortunately, is Pattinson. While he certainly looks the part, his Edward could have used an extra injection of testosterone (Pattinson, who is British, used James Dean as a model for his American accent). In scenes where he growls about the temptation to kill those who would harm Bella, or flitting around a forest warning her how dangerous he is, he comes off more like a whimpering puppy than a debonair monster. The good news is, his chemistry with Stewart (particularly in their big kissing scene) is palpable, which, let’s face it, is really what matters to Twilight fans most. –Ellen A. Kim

    On the DVD

    The special features for Twilight kick off with an audio commentary with director Catherine Hardwicke and stars Kristen Stewart and Robert Pattinson. There’s some mumbling and groaning from Stewart (one gets the impression that Stewart is quite similar to her reserved character in the film), some standard behind-the-scenes observations from Hardwicke, and a lot of awkward self-deprecating remarks from Pattinson (of their big kiss, he opines: “This is quite difficult ’cause I have a really flat head, and so it’s quite difficult to get a correct angle.”). What’s funny is Pattinson stumping Hardwicke with some basic plot questions, like “Why doesn’t James just kill [Bella when she's packing at her house]?” While Hardwicke and Stewart attempt to answer, Pattinson doesn’t appear satisfied. The deleted and extended scenes include an additional dream-sequence kiss (rightly cut because it took away from the buildup to their first kiss) and more footage of Victoria (Rachelle Lefevre). The seven-part documentary is a pretty thorough look at the development of the film, including stunts, special effects, and the involvement of author Stephenie Meyer. Another featurette looks at the Comic-Con frenzy; however, it spends no time on how the actors were cast, which would have been fun for fans who did all their own mental casting while reading the books. Also included: three music videos and trailers. –Ellen A. Kim Bella Swan (Kristen Stewart) doesn’t expect much when she moves to the small town of Forks, Washington, until she meets the mysterious and handsome Edward Cullen (Robert Pattinson)–a boy who’s hiding a dark secret: he’s a vampire. As their worlds and hearts collide, Edward must battle the bloodlust raging inside him as well as a coterie of undead that would make Bella their prey. Based on the #1 New York Times best-selling sensation by Stephenie Meyer, Twilight adds a dangerous twist to the classic story of star-crossed lovers.

    New Moon, the second in Stephenie Meyer’s blockbuster teen-fiction saga adapted for film, is stronger than its predecessor, Twilight. Director Chris Weitz (The Golden Compass), taking the helm from Catherine Hardwicke, brings a lighter, more assured touch to the sequel, which continues the star-crossed love story of mortal Bella (Kristen Stewart) and vampire Edward (Robert Pattinson). Incidentally, Edward is absent for most of the film; after an accident on Bella’s birthday reminds Edward that her life is always at risk when he’s around, he chooses to abandon her, sending her into a deep depression. The only person who helps her heal her broken heart is her friend Jacob (Taylor Lautner), a member of the Quileute tribe who, as he grows taller, beefier, and more aggressive (with less clothing), comes to realize he’s not entirely human either. But even his love for Bella doesn’t prevent her from throwing herself in the path of danger, because that’s the only time she can see visions of Edward. One such fateful misunderstanding sends Edward into the coven of the Volturi (a sort of vampire Mafia, if you will), where the most dangerous vampires hold both Edward and Bella’s fate in their cold, dark hands. Much of New Moon rests on the shoulders of Lautner, so scrawny in Twilight, who famously packed on the muscle to avoid getting recast. He’s very nearly successful in carrying the load, but the cheese-tastic beefcake scenes disservice him, and Jacob and Bella’s complicated friendship stumbles on its way to any kind of love triangle. Some of that blame lies with Stewart, who understandably holds her emotions close to her chest but reveals much too little (c’mon, even an angsty girl has to be a little joyful in the arms of two different hunks). As is with the book, the film is just a bridge between sagas, so the plot drags and not a lot happens. Fortunately, while Twilight was trapped in its own self-consciousness, the wobbly-legged cast seems to have found stronger footing in New Moon; the jokes come faster, the writing (by Melissa Rosenberg, who also scribed Twilight) is a hair wittier. (Even Pattinson seems more comfortable in Edward’s skin.) The Volturi, highlighted by Michael Sheen’s Aro and Dakota Fanning’s Jane, also make an all-too-brief impression, but at least there’s more to look forward to when Eclipse, the third installment, is released. –Ellen A. Kim In the second chapter of Stephenie Meyer’s best-selling Twilight series, the romance between mortal Bella Swan (Kristen Stewart) and vampire Edward Cullen (Robert Pattinson) grows more intense as ancient secrets threaten to destroy them. When Edward leaves in an effort to keep Bella safe, she tests fate in increasingly reckless ways in order to glimpse her love once more. But when she’s saved from the brink by her friend, Jacob Black (Taylor Lautner), Bella will uncover mysteries of the supernatural world that will put her in more peril than ever before.

  2. C. Peterson says:
    February 20, 2010 at 12:00 am

    I am tired of all the bad reviews this movie is getting! I have seen this movie more times in the theater then I have any other movie. Why? Because it’s awesome! I love this movie! The entire book series I love, but I have to say that this book was my favorite, so it makes sense that I LOVE THIS MOVIE! I thought the acting was great, and I just really liked what they did with the movie! I can’t wait until the DVD comes out!

  3. Tommy the movie guy says:
    February 19, 2010 at 12:00 am

    Who cares if Hes a Vampire, Who cares if they have problems with their relationship. I DON’T! If they have problems like the mental retard’s they are, let them deal with it

  4. Ariella Vaccarino says:
    February 18, 2010 at 12:00 am

    I loved the first film Twilight and couldn’t wait for the release of New Moon. Unfortunately, it was not as strong. I don’t think the book itself was as strong either. The lead character comes off as very self absorbed and just unpleasant. I don’t know why her friends would be so loyal since she has no loyalty to them. I wish the author would have given her a stronger moral character for young girls to be influenced by. When you are in love no matter the love, you still need to be your own person.

    Besides that, if you read the books then you have to see it, because how couldn’t you.

  5. P. Taegel says:
    February 18, 2010 at 12:00 am

    It’s no mistake that NEW MOON has been nominated for several Razzie awards that honor the worst films of the year. This film is atrocious on every level (with perhaps the exceptions of its soundtrack and the cinematography).

    For a teen vampire film, it’s tone is oddly self-important and humorless. There are no moments of levity to break up the dour malaise in which the characters in this world seem to be hopelessly entangled. Every scene is without subtext. The characters say exactly what they’re thinking and feeling at all times. The result is that the scenes have no tension and fall flat. (ie. “So, you’re a werewolf…”)

    The acting is stilted and without nuance. Kristen Stuart plasters a single, anguished expression on her face the entire time, and the effect is something like watching someone in desperate need of a bowel movement — for three hours.

    But the real issue is that there simply isn’t a story. Without the smoke and mirrors of the supernatural creature element as a diversion, and setting aside for a moment the fact that this is a story about a hundred year old guy who digs high school chicks — the storyline goes something like this:

    SPOILER ALERT — DON’T READ ANY FURTHER IF YOU DON’T WANT THE STORY REVEALED!

    Edward breaks up with his girlfriend Bella and moves away. Bella becomes hopelessly depressed, but eventually starts hanging out with a new guy, Jake. A relationship kind of starts to develop with Jake, but not really, because Bella still likes Edward. Then Edward’s sister shows up and reveals that Edward still really loves Bella and is going to kill himself because he thought that she died (In a sequence of misunderstandings worthy any Jacobean farce: Edward reads his sister’s mind, who dreamed Bella died. Worried, Edward makes a phone call to Bella, but as luck would have it, Jake answers the phone. Edward misconstrues the oddly cryptic conversation he has with Jacob and assumes Bella is dead). So Bella races to Italy to prevent Edward (who is not reachable by phone or email) from killing himself. She does, and Edward returns with her back to the Pacific Northwest. Jake is bummed, but although Bella feels bad for him, it’s a simple decision that she continue to go steady with Edward. The end.

    So nothing really changes from the start to the finish of this film. Relationships don’t change. People’s feelings don’t change. It’s almost as if we’re supposed to care about these people and want to watch them not because they’re doing anything interesting, but just because they’re special. Snoresville.

    However, there is an upside to all of this. NEW MOON is so absurd, the dialogue so hammy, the acting so overly-serious and self-important, — that it’s actually kind of watchable as a comedy. Especially when Taylor Lautner goes, “It’s gonna get ugly in here.” That killed me.

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