For the first time in too long to mention, I went to opening day of a movie. Not the midnight showing, which I did consider. But still November 20th is the first day even if it wasn't the first showing.
I was so looking forward to it, even though I had prepared myself to be a little disappointed with the movie in comparison with the book. I loved it! And I wasn't disappointed with the variances that they made from the book. The changes made were done in a way that kept the same overall flow and feeling of the book.
I had gone in expecting it to be a much more fantastical action driven movie. And there was action. What I didn't expect was for the emotions to be captured as well. I was drawn into the magic from the very beginning even though I know the book from cover to cover. I did not sit and anticipate what was coming next like I do sometimes when I've already read the books.
I thought Chris Weitz's choice of showing Bella and Charlie's interaction or lack of during her depression was very well done. Kristin Stewart did a great job again, though in my opinion, Bella shouldn't be played as such a tough character. Taylor Lautner really stepped up to the plate in portraying Jacob's deep feelings for Bella. I was a little disappointed that Rob Pattinson's Edward still appeared so stoic, while not really bringing out the internal struggle to be a better "man" that is always present in Edward. He's going to have to turn up the volume on his emotions.
Love, love, loved it. And as for Team Edward or Team Jacob... I don't want to choose, I'll just take one of each!
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