A Twimom’s New Moon Top Ten

Twimom Jessica reviews the movie sensation New Moon with her top ten reasons why she loves the movie.

11/20/09 – I’ve been waiting for this day for months. I’ve seen the trailers countless times. I read the book for the third time. I didn’t want to go into it with high expectations, but I couldn’t help it. I’m happy to report that I was not disappointed!

Here are the top reasons I loved the movie (includes spoilers). [Keep in mind, I’m a little fanatic about the books, therefore Stephenie Meyer’s written word is my point of reference. It’s hard for me to see it from any other perspective. I’ve heard recently that if you haven’t read the book, the movie is well, not as enjoyable.]

1. The movie was filmed beautifully. Just visually stunning. I loved seeing the book come to life, especially the wolves phasing and the Volterra scenes.
2. It was true to the book. I would have been upset if they left out the dream sequence with the old lady/Bella or the October, November, December pages.
3. Speaking of which…I actually felt some emotion while watching, unlike my experience with Twilight the movie. I cried throughout the breakup scene and the aforementioned Oct, Nov, Dec scene.
4. Jacob was actually likable. He was less annoying in the movie than in the book. The friendship and his importance to her were believable. My pervy middle aged friends think he’s hot. Yikes he’s 17. At least Rpattz is 23!
5. Edward had on slightly less makeup than in Twilight.
6. I liked the additions or enhancements, rather. Because the book is told from Bella’s point of view, the scenes with Laurent, Harry Clearwater’s heart attack, the Victoria chase were described in past tense, third hand. Much better in movie form.
7. Wolves phasing were cool. OMG, Catherine Hardwick would have butchered that.
8. Speaking of Catherine Hardwick – sparkles! Much better this time around.
9. Michael Sheen was perfect as Aro! Funny and scary all wrapped up together.
10. Alice’s vision of Edward and Bella running in the forest. Did anyone else laugh?

I can’t wait for Eclipse! The countdown to 6/30/2010 begins!