Having got into the Twilight craze last year, was very much looking forward to the second installment in the series. Movie stayed generally true to the book which was nice, though have to admit the pace was a slow one. Very much enjoyed Taylor and Rob's performances although Kristen left me a bit flat. Her expressions in most scenes appeared the same and thought she could have done better. Nonetheless, as a healthy woman am a sucker for die-hard romances which explains the crowd of 80% women in the theatre. We all want that impossible love, that guy who treats you well and loves you just the way you are - pity fiction does not imitate life.
You do get what you paid for in terms of 'end of the world' scenarios. And while maybe not true, you can appreciate the underlying satire. Lets face it, the ones who got saved were either super rich or heads of state. So in a real scenario where its every man for himself, I bet reality would leave the little guy behind too. Seeing California slide into the ocean was probably the 'oh my God' scene for me.
Best summer movie of 2008. The action, drama, special effects, story line...kept you mesmerized through the end. Heath lived up to all the hype...he was phenomenal. Sorry he was taken from us so early. I do hope the producers plan a Batman Three sometime soon.