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Last night I watched Breaking Dawn – Part 2
Lucky viewers get to meet Bella–the baby vampire. She takes to her new role like a fish to water and finally gets to meet her baby girl, Renesmee. Unfortunately, the Volturi catch wind of this new super-human child and believe it’s their duty to destroy the danger. The Cullens race to gather witnesses to Renesmee’s human development, hoping it will stop the Volturi from carrying out their swift “justice.” Jacob and the pack side with the Cullens to defend Renesmee, since she has been imprinted on by Jacob. Who will survive in the final showdown? If you want to know more about what I thought of the book, check out my book review.
My thoughts:
I remember enjoying the Twilight movies when they came out, but now that I’m going back and watching them in quick succession, they’ve lost their sparkle for me. First, I’m comparing them to the books, and they just don’t measure up. Second, the movies weren’t that well done. For a fan who isn’t afraid to point out the flaws in a franchise, there is plenty of cannon fodder in these movies.
I feel like this movie could have been really interesting. It features a very tense situation and lots of cool and interesting vampires, but the acting and chemistry of the characters was subpar. I don’t care how dramatic and beautiful you are, you still need to put emotions into your lines and interact with the environment and other characters around you in a believable manner. It seems like Edward, Bella and Jacob actually lost some of their acting ability in this movie. Don’t ask me how. Bad script? Lame lines?
Now let’s talk about the CGI. It was painful to watch. The wolves are just kind of meh, but I can deal with that. The CGI baby was frightening. I think they were just trying to give her more intelligent eyes, but they didn’t look at all natural. Her hair was creepy, too. It’s too bad that baby Renesmee’s CGI was so poorly done because it takes away from your ability to really believe in the story you’re seeing played out in front of you.
As far as the conflict with the Volturi goes, I think that was probably the most satisfying part of the movie. There is a lot of theatricality packed into that snow-covered clearing as two formidable supernatural groups poise for battle. My absolute favorite part of the movie is something that didn’t even happen in the book. –SPOILER ALERT– When they show the battle between the Cullens, etc. and the Volturi–THAT IS THE BOMB! A-MA-ZING fight scene! Unfortunately, it’s a haha–got you moment when you realize it didn’t really happen after all. In reality Aro and company go home and everyone else lives happily ever after.
I’m sorry, but my brain rebels against that kind of conclusive ending. You’re vampires, for goodness’ sake, not librarians! There is danger involved in that kind of lifestyle. Whatever–I guess it was an easy way to wrap up the series. I suppose it’s just difficult to accept such a fairytale ending for a series which has been rather dark throughout the rest of its history.
To sum up, I’d say this movie is on par with the other ones. Just okay. The fight scene at the end is awesome, though. Maybe you should watch it just for that.
I recommend this movie to ladies in their teens and older who enjoy a good paranormal romance. If you are a fan of the Twilight series, I think you will enjoy this movie.
Possible Objections:
- Violence, blood & gore
- Suggestive sexual content & partial nudity (though you don’t actually see the private bits)
Rated: PG-13
Rating: 3 1/2 Stars
Until next time…
Lori
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