The script was skimpy on words. The movie was pictures strung together with a musical background. The graphics were terrible. Jacob and Sam's interactions were ridiculous. Best actor is the series remains Charley.
There were moments when Kristen and Taylor were trying too hard and the emotions seemed forced and unbelievable. However, both show huge improvement from the first movie. Kristen still has Bella blinking irradically like Bella has dry eye syndrome and it seems Taylor was forced to take off his shirt whenever the director could shove it in the script. The dialogue is often awkward, but the deviations from the book are not offensive and the special effects are good. Overall, an improvement, but a lot of room for more improvements in the script and acting before the third installment of the saga.