I liked this movie better overall. I did get tired of the screaming and wished an announcement would have been made prior that if it continued, the movie would be stopped until quiet ensued. However, all that aside, the actors looked better, their acting was better, the makeup was better, even their hair was better with the exception of Jasper (something weird going on there). I did think it odd that they changed Edward's car for an SUV, I mean why bother. But the wolfpack was an awesome addition. The special effects were great! I enjoyed that we got to know Charlie more. The movie had a much richer look and feel to it. I'm excited to see "Eclipse" minus the screaming, please.
Initially I didn't want to see this movie. My son is into the books and wanted to see it. However, after watching it, I was more impressed than I thought I would be. I like many of the characters in there. The pacing was very good. No long boring stretches and no periods that were moving so fast you couldn't keep up with what was going on. The humor was a good balance to everything. Interesting bunch of characters. That my two pennies worth.
Overall, I thought it was a good movie. I was a little dissappointed with lack of detail or explanation. I know a movie can never really live up to a book. Like I said, good NOT great. I'm left wondering how the set of 7th year films will be.
This was terrific! My son, who's 12, (right on the cusp of things too old & too young) loved it as well. There was terrific humor, fantastic 3d and animation, and just a great little story in general. Truly a wonderful way for us to spend a couple of hours together.
Seen the movie several times & waited to post my views until now. I feel this could & should've followed the book closer. So much changed (how Bella met Jacob, the meadow scene) that I was left disappointed. And why the changes? Also, with special effects possible today, Edward in the sunlight could've been so much more outstanding. I also felt that the pace of it felt very rushed. No feeling of time passing. At one point he says he's been watching her sleep for the past couple of months but there aren't many other references to time. The movie could have stood to be about 1/2 hr longer & there could've been more details really packed into it then. I LOVE the books but was left feeling slighted by the movie. Just my 2 cents.