We all say things when in love that we can't always guarantee. Everyone breaks their promises or their word, but what if the love of your life, who has always promised to protect you, leaves you vulnerable to the one most likely to hurt you? In the second movie of the Twilight saga, "New Moon", that is exactly what happens.
Bella Swan, played by Kristen Stewart ("Adventureland", "Jumper"), is not one to desire attention for herself, but after a vampire attack nearly cost her life, maybe that is just what she needs. Edward Cullen, played by Robert Pattinson ("Harry Potter and the Order of the Pheonix," "Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire"), and his family can't let Bella's wish for no attention on her birthday get in the way of a small party. But while opening a present, Bella receives a paper cut and Jasper, played by Jackson Rathbone ("Criminal Minds," "Beautiful People") is unable to control himself and lunges for Bella. Despite the fact that Edward saves Bella from Jasper, he and his family leave Forks in order to remove Bella from the world that seems to constantly put her in danger. However, they cannot fix what has already been done. Bella finds that she can see Edward's face when she herself is in danger so she places herself in every possible negative situation. She finds a friend in Jacob Black, played by Taylor Lautner, ("The Adventures of Shark Boy and Lava Girl") and they refurbish a pair of motorcycles to feed Bella's need for danger. When Edward thinks Bella has killed herself, he feels he must die as well. He decides to provoke the Italian vampires to pursue his own death and is only saved by Bella's revealing of herself so he might know she is alive.
This complicated story is full of twists and turns and unexpected moments. "New Moon" is sure to please any die-hard "Twilight" fan. The movie adheres to the books plot and elaborates well upon the images readers everywhere have imagined for "New Moon." All female fans have long waited for the revealing of the newly buff and strikingly handsome Lautner and his shirtless scenes as the movie's newest "monster." The larger budget for this movie provided great and pleasing effects.
This movie was entertaining and suspenseful. There is rarely a dull moment, and the audience can truly connect with the characters emotions. Readers are not disappointed, and first time viewers are surprised with the quality of the movie and story line. Overall, the movie is intense and dramatic. I doubt that one could call it a disappointment or a waste. If you don't want to miss out on many future conversations to come, go see "New Moon."
