Eclipse Review. Warning: Spoliers!
Posted on 29. Jun, 2010 by EndlessTwilight in Movie Related
I had the privilege of attending an advance screening of The Twilight Sage: Eclipse at Groman’s Chinese in Los Angeles with several fans and Twilight fansite administrators. We were not only treated to the movie, but also by a handful of the actors, including the big three who made their appearance via a surprise interruption during our viewing through the big screen and in the theater. They came from the Jimmy Kimmel Eclipse Special taping from across the street to treat us to a little wave or two during our movie watching experience. Nothing like a good appetizer! Now for my review. Warning: spoilers below…
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Seven months ago I was hugely impressed with the cinematic qualities of The Twilight Saga: New Moon, not to mention it’s many improvements in the acting, hair and make-up, and CGI. I was expecting no less from The Twilight Saga: Eclipse, but I never thought it could end up being the best of the 3 films so far.
Sure, the book itself is a fan favorite. How could it’s visual counterpart not be entertaining with the leg hitch, the tent scene, and all the grandiose displays of outrageous vampire and werewolf skills? I must say, however, that it wasn’t just those scenes that blew me away, it was the film in general. The Cullens are cooler, the wolves wolfier and the acting supreme. This visual experience is not just a fan treat, it’s a full-on dessert potluck of Twilight movie-goodness.
And you will walk away feeling like you just feasted.
First of all, you can lay all your fears to rest about whether or not David Slade was able to capture the romance burning from inside the love triangle. The first scene between Bella and Edward in the meadow alone was softer, slower and hotter than all the romantic scenes from Twilight and New Moon combined! There was great attention to detail. We know from following David on Twitter that he is a beautiful visual artist and we can see that eye for it in the shots of our favorite couple. The meadow is glittering with flowers and rays of sunshine, Edward is sparkling just enough (with no Tinkerbell noises – thank goodness!) and his and Bella’s interaction is intense but not overdramatic. It’s just perfect.
Don’t forget to bring a fan to the theater. Like, an actual blowy fan. You might need it during the leg hitch scene. I have to admit, in the book, that scene was the steamiest scene Stephenie has written for the Twilight saga yet (yes, even hotter than scenes from Breaking Dawn). And the scene from the movie? JUST. AS. HOT. Most of the scene and dialog is the same, however, he doesn’t crush the iron rose from the bed in his hand. The scene was so good though, I didn’t mind that they left that part out. The proposal is just as I imagined from the book, they were even on the same side of the bed as I’d envisioned so I truly felt I was “seeing” that chapter come to life.
Also, the tent scene is perfect. The big three are all positioned in the tent exactly how I envisioned from the book, the tension is extremely delicious and Jacob and Edward’s conversation has just the right amount of sarcasm and honesty. In fact, most of the greatness of the romantic scenes is attributed to the fabulous acting by the big three. There is no awkwardness and no cheese. Only sincere honesty. (3 cheers for great acting!)
I was a little disappointed with Jacob and Bella’s big kiss. With all of the flashbacks in this movie I was fully prepared to see a small flashfoward clip of two little mini-Jacobs running with mommy Bella in the background during the kiss, but not so (to my minimal dismay). The kiss itself was very passionate but not exactly like it plays out in the book with Bella’s hesitation at first and Jacob having to whisper in her ear and coax a good reaction out of her. No, it was all about the two of them really wanting it in the moment, which was still awesome to see.
Both Jasper and Rosalie’s flashbacks are extremely entertaining and very moving. Rosalie’s is very cliché with the whole “bride from hell” entrance as she haunts Royce. Everyone in the audience thoroughly enjoyed that bit. I also was totally pleased by her make-up this time. Nikki is always beautiful as herself but I must say her Rosalie this time was the breathtakingly gorgeous model we imagine from the books. Kudos to the makeup artists! Jasper’s hair was still kind of annoying but I’m dead serious when I say that you won’t notice AT ALL once you see him in his confederate get-up as he dismounts his horse by the pale moonlight. He is absolutely AMAZING and the Jasper fans are going to be very pleased. The scene near the end of his flashback when he realizes he has to kill one of his favorite newborns is so poignant and painful and beautifully acted by Jackson. I truly had no words after that scene passed.
His interaction with Alice is playful and intense, especially during their fight training. I think I was quoted as to saying it dripped with awesome sauce. It soooo did. It’s only shown briefly, but it’s perfect. Jasper’s interaction with Bella has just the right amount of tension and familiarity as he gets more use to having her around but still has to majorly keep himself from losing control. I was extremely happy to finally be able to see more of Jackson’s acting ability. He truly is a rising star.
Charlie is always a favorite and Billy Burke really stole the show for me. He has very few scenes but those he is in are genuine and subtle as always. My favorite was the scene in the kitchen with Bella when they are talking about her virginity. The whole audience was ROARING during that scene. The awkwardness was SPOT ON and you as an audience member suddenly remember with horrifying clarity the embarrassment you felt when you were Bella’s age about that subject mixed with your parents’ concern.
The wolf pack had more scenes as wolves than humans so the CGI team had to get the facial expressions even more expressive to really convey their thoughts and emotion in wolf form. I appreciated this and could even see a little more of the actor in the wolf than in the previous movie. Seth as a wolf is cuter than a bug’s ear and really has some great facial expressions near the end of the film.
The CGI also impressed me from the fights scenes, which seemed more real, and the effects of the vampires hitting and breaking. It reminded me of granite and marble mannequins pounding into each other and limbs and heads breaking off like giant pieces of chalk. It was a really impressive visual.
(Edit) As for the villians, Xavier Samuel is an excellent addition to the series and I was actually very sad to see his character, Riley, die at the end, even though I knew it was coming. The horrible way that Victoria treats him, you really start to feel sorry for the guy. Now I wish Stephenie could go back and rewrite his character’s ending, have him live, be adopted into the Cullen family and learn to be a veggie vamp. It would make up for Bree’s tragic end (okay, readers…who really LOVES to hate Jane after that scene? That little girl is the very FRUITS of the DEVIL!) I have to say that, although I love Bryce Dallas Howard and her grace throughout this whole Victoria/Rachelle thing, she just didn’t do it for me as Victoria. Rachelle WAS Victoria for me. Bryce still did a good job acting , she just seemed like a whole different villian altogether. My mind just couldn’t suspend my disbelief enough to see her as Victoria. But to be honest, it the grand scheme of the film upon first viewing, this mattered very little. During follow-up viewings it might start to annoy me. We’ll see.
Last but not least, the two most moving scenes for me were once again, because of great acting mixed with the beautiful strains of Howard Shore’s moving score. The scene where Bella goes back to visit her mother in Florida was nice in the book but elaborated on a bit more for the movie. The gift Rene gives Bella of the T-shirt blanket was especially significant to me because my own mother gave me a similar blanket made from memorable T-shirts from my childhood when I was in college, and the long hug between them really left me with the same feeling I get every time I hug my mom ‘goodbye’ and feel that bittersweet severing between mother and child. The other scene was between Jacob and Bella and I believe Kimmy from His Golden Eyes said this scene would have even the most loyal Team Edward fan in tears and she was correct. Not a dry eye in the house when Jacob lies on his bed with a broken body and a broken heart as he realizes his chance with Bella is truly gone forever. It feels as if there are not enough tears in the human body when you finally succumb to losing the one you believe should be yours forever. The pain of that never goes away and you can see it written all over Taylor’s young, wet face. His portrayal of Jacob in this scene is one for the record books.
I promise you will be so overwhelmed by this movie’s greatness you really can’t take it all in at once and will want to return to this Twilight feast again and again. Many thanks to David Slade, Melissa Rosenburg and Stephenie Meyer for a truly remarkable ride of a movie – the one we fans have been waiting for.
Eclipse is epic epicness.
~Britten (EndlessTwilight)
46 Responses to “Eclipse Review. Warning: Spoliers!”
jezebelle
29. Jun, 2010
WOW ! What a great review ! I can hardly wait to see it .You had me in tears just reading it. I will be crying so much I’ll prabably have to see it 10 times. Thank you …this will hold me til the movie.
Ivy
29. Jun, 2010
As if I needed any more reasons to drive myselft crazy, until I get to go see the movie! Thank you for that beautiful and heartfelt description of what the movie conveyed to you, it sounds amazing
Can’t wait for this weekend.
Jodi
29. Jun, 2010
Amen! I agree 100%!
Gogga
30. Jun, 2010
Thank you for the great Review!
Railin
30. Jun, 2010
I just got home from the midnight screening here in Montreal (after seeing the Twiligh Triple Bill too – first 2 movies before Eclipse!) and agree with this review 100%.
Epic epicness is the best description I have heard
Even the bad Victoria was tolerable because everything else was so great (I kept missing Rachelle).
Loooooved the proposal scene <3 Talking about "protection" with Charlie was hillarious in its awkwardness. Goodbye to mom – such a breathtakingly beautiful scenery that enhanced the seriousness and saddness of the moment even more.
I did also miss flashbacks to 2 baby Jacobs running – remembered about it a couple times during scenes with Jacob, but it was not such a big deal.
All the Cullens are better than ever, especially Jasper and Emmett, adn the play between Jasper and Alice was so sweet. I finally even liked Rosalie – she finally actually looks like "the most beautiful woman". oh, and Ryley (sp?) is total epicness! stole the show from Victoria completely.
ac42
30. Jun, 2010
I loved it. It was everything I hoped it would be. However, my ONE pet peeve through all three movies now is the Cullens’ eye color. Perhaps her description in the book just can’t be brought to life accurately, but if I saw a person with Edward’s eyes walk up to me, I’d be looking for the closest exorcist! LOL. The book never describes their eyes as creepy or demonic, just unusual. I just don’t think they seem to be able to them justice. My idea of topaz and the special effects guys seem to be different, I guess. Okay, got that off of my chest. Other than that, it was awesome. I just wish that the eye color didn’t distract me all of the time.
That’s okay; if Edward was sitting right here and his eyes looked like that, I’d still attack him. (in a good way) ;-D
asma
30. Jun, 2010
Thanks for the review…. can’t wait! Unfortunately, Eclipse will only be out on July 8th here in Malaysia…. the waiting is really really driving me crazy!
shannonh08
30. Jun, 2010
Wonderful review! Jasper was amazing! Look out world, here comes Jackson Rathbone!
Kenya
30. Jun, 2010
Just got back from the midnight show here in Humble, TX and I LUUUUUUUVVVVVEEEDDDD Eclipse! These movies get better and better each time. The acting, the special effects, the fight scenes, Edward, Jake, and Bella – all are just totally great! Can’t wait for Breaking Dawn…
Sarah
30. Jun, 2010
I truely agree with everything that was said, I just got home from seeing the movie and let me tell you It was HOT!!!! I do believe this is the best yet!! The Romance between Bella and Jacob could have been more and yes the kiss could have been done differently….The sparks between my fave Vampire and her are just amazing!!! I would rate this movie an A—–!
Tawny
30. Jun, 2010
I just came from seeing the movie and yes I loved the movie and still alittle disappointed at the same time. I have read all the books and just wish that they could make the movies alittle bit more like the book. If Avatar can be a 3 hour movie why cant the twilight movies be l that long? I know I would wait in line to watch a 3 hour movie….. Im hoping since Breaking Dawn will be broken down into 2 movies they wont leave any parts of the book out or put it backwards!!!!! but all in all I still loved the movie and would pay to see it again…….
Jeanine
30. Jun, 2010
Ditto, Ditto, Ditto, just the best night ever — I can’t wait to watch it over and over — I just wish we didn’t have to wait so long for Breaking Dawn.
Aurora
30. Jun, 2010
Thats a amazing review and so so true. My favorite scene was the leg hitch scene. It really took my breath away…literally! I forgot yo breathe. LOL
Clara
30. Jun, 2010
You are so eloquent, Britten. Well said and I am so looking forward to going back and seeing the movie again to take more of it in.
wolfgirl40
30. Jun, 2010
I just got back from the first midnight showings Wed. morning. I could not agree more, the differences were even more glaring because we saw all three movies back to back. Absolutley wonderful and for me comes within a hair of being ……..dare I say it? ……better than the book.
Jazwhit
30. Jun, 2010
Saw the movie last night….when it was over all I could think and say out loud was he (David Slade) did a good job. M. Rosenberg adaptation is great but, you can feel Mr Slades feel for the story and characters. You also feel the relaxed nature he let the actors have to create. Any slight deviation to story is only good for the audience. OMG to infinity and beyond!!!!
Jennifer
30. Jun, 2010
I saw the movie at midnight last night and I agree with the reviewer completely, it was awesome! I loved it! I’m going again tomorrow!
greeneyes
30. Jun, 2010
I agree completely! And I’m so glad that someone else missed seeing Bella and the 2 little Jacobs..had that scene been in, the movie would have been perfect. But it really is the best one yet! Absolutely amazing.
StephU
01. Jul, 2010
My thoughts exactly – my only complaint!! LOVED this movie!!
Cheryl
30. Jun, 2010
I really, really enjoyed the Movie. I am one of the ones that has read the books in excess of 10 times and have created my own movie in my mind. New Moon didn’t hit exactly so I felt let down. Eclipse was darn close on the money. I think it was very well made and everything that I was expecting was captured and more. I did expect to see the Bella/Jacob children running across the field but I’ll be fine with out it.
Julie
30. Jun, 2010
Love this review and totally agree with it! It is definitely my favorite movie of the three. It felt real and comfortable. I love David Slade anyway and now I love him more. The actors did an awesome job in my opinion and as a fan, I couldn’t ask for anything more! I look forward to going back two more times before the week is up to see it again.
Tracy =)
30. Jun, 2010
I have only one complant about the movie. The scene with Rosalie. I wish they would have kept it to the book. It gave Rosalie a bit more of a human side i guess and had HER hatefulness. In the movie Bella is going to Rosalie to ask why she doesn’t like her. Maybe that’s just me =) All in all a great movie and I’m going again Sunday to watch it at the IMAX =)
angela holland
30. Jun, 2010
I found and fell in love with Stephenie’s books 3 years ago or so. With all the over commericalization of New Moon I kinda lost the spark of my Twilight obsession.
David Slade and MR you made me feel that spark again last night. The same one that made me run to Borders at seven in the morning to buy New Moon after I stayed up to read Twilight, and chewed my nails off waiting for the other two books to come out.
Thank You
sgryder1973
30. Jun, 2010
LOVED it. Great pace and had the epic feel that was missing from the 1st movie (sorry CH, it just didn’t work). The only thing I was a little disappointed by was the way the soundtrack music was worked in–CW and CH were masters at that (that Thom Yorke sequence is still my fave), and I don’t even remember hearing half the songs…oh well, the rest was so good it doesn’t matter!!
mom2krisandleigha
30. Jun, 2010
I totally agree with you on all points! This was the best Twilight so far, even the parts that were different didn’t bother me. It didn’t feel rushed like the others and still kept the same feel to me as in the book. I now wish David Slade was finishing out the series but oh well. He did an amazing job pulling out some really great acting out of the cast! And the fight scenes!! OMG, they had me on the edge of my seat.
As for the heartbreaking Jacob scene, I have to say as a die hard Team Edward I agree it broke my heart to see the pain on his face. Great job Taylor!!
Mylisas
30. Jun, 2010
This movie was definitely better than NEW MOON! Thank the Lord for that! Here are some things that I happened to notice that went wrong:
1. Bella punching Jacob in the face. Why was it so ridiculous? Her hand bounced back from his face like she hit a rubber ball!
2. The whole inclimate weather was so fake. There was no progression to it to make it seem real…like it being windy by the time bella got to edward and then the snow piled up but bella didn’t need a jacket when she went out- side??? It was just really random and looked like it was shot in a studio.
3. How did Edward know Bella broke her hand and that Jacob kissed her??? I don’t remember seeing her call Edward to let him know but maybe Edward just happened to read jacob’s mind all the way to the reservation LOL.
4. I personally hated that the jacob/bella kiss didn’t have any build up of her suddenly and uncontrollably coming to the realization that she loves him. It seemed lazy to me, like they just did it to get it done.
That’s all I can remember right now.
Marianne
30. Jun, 2010
Yeah the no coat had me wondering what was up as well. Let’s just hope it was one of those production oversights.
Tammie6599
30. Jun, 2010
Went to the Midnight showing and was not disappointed!! The tent scene was my favorite but the leg hitch scene will stay in my dreams for many more nights to come!! Rob looked soooo good in the tent scene – I could barely breathe watching it. Wish they would have had a Team Jacob showing and a Team Edward showing cause – I was definitely in the room with the Jacob fans!! I still laugh at myself though – I’m 35 years old and will probably go to the theatre and see this movie another 10 times!! How can we possibly wait another 17 months for Breaking Dawn???
Britten great review by the way!! You nailed it!!
Holly
30. Jun, 2010
So…. Clearly I need to see the movie again. For lots of reasons… I actually was very disappointed last night. I thought overall the performances were good, everyone looked stunning and the effects were strong but there were so many little things that bugged me about it.
Contrary to what many others have said, the pacing for me felt choppy. It felt like certain things were out of order and that I was being dragged quickly from scene to scene so that certain elements of the story could be ‘checked off’ if you will. The tent scene was redeeming but not enough to undo Bella actually being angry with Edward for talking about the engagement in front of Jacob. It left no opening for Bella to return to Edward feeling bad about kissing Jacob and for Edward to reassure her that Jake was fighting dirty by saying he was going to fight recklessly in the Newborn battle. Loved the Bree Tanner book but Bree in the film felt awkwardly stuffed in there to try to ‘check’ her off too. Summit talking: “Hey, we’ve got a trading card for this girl so we need to give her screen time… We didn’t say ‘quality’ screen time so just get her in there somehow.”
I understand that some things have to be different from book to screenplay and in the interest of time, the director has to speed things up. I feel like Twilight and New Moon did a great job of delivering an accurate story line but still kept good, understandable movie pacing. Eclipse didn’t deliver for me like that… At least yet! Of course, I will go back and give my beloved saga another try and I really do hope I warm up to it. I so want to…
Allison's mommy
30. Jun, 2010
I agree with all these points but I was also disappointed that the first sleepover was left out along with the closing meadow scene when Edward is ready to give it up so Bella will stop
making everyone else happy.
Kreann
30. Jun, 2010
I’m sorry, but I totally agree w/ Holly. The credits started rolling, and I was like “really?”. Don’t get me wrong, I loved it. I just felt like the first half of the movie was rushed – like Holly said, choppy and checking off items. And I think the reason this bothered me is because the basis of the love story seemed to be lost a bit. There is very little interaction between Bella and Edward (or even Jacob) in the movie where they are smiling and in love – most of the scenes show her all stressed out. Maybe I have just read the book too many times, and had high expectations that the movie would follow it a bit better. And at the end, there are two character mis-quotes…When Jane is about to sick Felix on Bree, Esme in the movie says “she’ll tell you anything you want” – that should have been Edward. And then Jane notices Bella is still human, and Bella in the movie says “the date has been set” – that should have been Alice (how on earth would Bella know the date had been set – she hadn’t decided yet!). Small things, though. Overall, the movie and the visual effects were amazing, and I will go back numerous times. I just hope Bill Cordon is reading these, and tries to stick better to the true story (and the LOVE part) in his next two films…
Olympic Coven
01. Jul, 2010
I agree with you. Great movie, worth the wait but it just wasn’t perfect. No movie ever is. I wish Bella had been dressed up for the Graduation party. Everyone else was except her. I didn’t like where all the songs were placed but that’s personal preference. I loved hearing Jake’s thrumming but wish they had him sit down so she could snuggle up to him. I loved the battle scene although it was really fast, as in the book. I cringed when Jake got injured and when he yelled in pain. I really wish they had taken What Part of Forever and used it as springboard for a great prologue of Jacob turning into a wolf and running away after getting the wedding invitation. If you hadn’t read the books and prefer the pack over the vamps, you may still be hoping for a chance to get together even if she is a vampire. I didn’t like Bella’s comment that she wanted to be a vampire and part of that world. In the book, she assures Edward immortality is nothing without him and wants him more than the new life that awaits for her. That’s just some of it but when I go again Saturday, I’ll see if there’s anything to add.
KreannFW
02. Jul, 2010
Ok, I admit, I had to go back. And I will say that the second time around was much better than the first. The movie is definitely wonderful, and I can only hope that my first post did NOT discourage anyone from seeing the movie. See it…multiple times…it’s a wonderful film. The acting was tremendous. I’m a HUGE RPattz fan, and he was amazing, but I have to say that really everyone was. I still think that Bella scowled most of the movie, and I understand she was going through a stressful time, but I guess that’s just not the picture I have of her in my head from the books. New Moon was such a beautiful movie – Eclipse has beauty in its own ways, but is much more about action. And yes, the comic relief was great. So, please, see the movie and love it like the rest of us do. If you’re not quite sure how you feel the first time, go again. And lose yourself in the story. Because really, isn’t that why we are all so drawn to this series? Enjoy, everyone!
KellieD
30. Jun, 2010
Holly, you are so right! Though the movie was good it wasn’t GREAT. The pacing was far too fast in many parts and the writing- a few more choice sections could have been included. Like how Bella was actually kidnapped for the 1st sleep over. I also felt that the music and how it played a part in the first 2 movies was nearly… just background and lacking the strength that was there before. I really enjoyed how it was more of a ‘player’ in Twilight and New Moon. As for the Bree Tanner part- to bad Stephenie killed her off so soon. The book “…short life….” had some very interesting scenes from the dark side. I can’t see how they could have used it unless it were incorporated into a ‘Midnight Sun’ version. Yes, stuffing Bree into that scene was disappointing. Over all, the movie was good- the CGI was extremely well done but, it is getting rather hollywood-ized… Now for the long wait….
Robkie
05. Jul, 2010
I very much agree with the post above from Holly. I heard so many raves about the movie that I thought my disappointment was unjustified. I actually felt sort of confused after leaving the theatre. I am a huge fan of the books and loved Twilight and New Moon. **Holly you summed it up exactly!!** Another important thing that totally bothered me was Bella’s “flippant” attitude toward Edward. Nowhere in the book does she act so sure of herself with him. In all the books she is completely dazzled by him. I will go see it again though to try to take it a bit slower since I am a huge fan of the saga.
Pam
30. Jun, 2010
I’ve not been to movie theatre in a long time. Went to Twilight Trilogy last night. Saw the first two on big screen for the first time and then Eclicpse. I’m 60 yo and will be going at least once more this weekend and will also go see Airbender. The review and comments are great. One thing not mentioned – make sure you see the very beginning title sequence. Remember the start of New Moon, Eclipse is more awesome. A great way to start the movie. The music was wonderful. I liked that the soundtrack song were less noticeable – not so loud, and fit the scenes better than previous movies. The score highten the emotions of the scenes wonderfully. I missed the build up of Jacob/Bella’s kiss too. It didn’t have the feel of Bella’s realization of being in love with Jacob. Forgiven them for letting Victoria and Rieley getting the hands on Edward – that fight scene played out better than thought from released clips. One question I had before was the effect of so many clips release and of important scenes. The released clips were teasers, there was so much more to each of those scenes I didn’t feel like I had already seen the movie. Loved Jasper getting the better of Emmett – “don’t loose your focus”. Tears for Jacob and Bree. Though I do wish they had followed the books a bit closer on Bree’s ending. Alice really needed to say her line from the books. Bella’s ‘speech’ at end was fitting – pun intended. One aspect that the movies have done a bit better than the books, Bella’s growing sense of comfort and strength in the vampire world — scenes where she makes Edward back up away from her. Looking forward to the DVD to enjoy this movie many more times – and tide over until BD.
Marianne
30. Jun, 2010
I went to the first showing today (10:15 am). I just am too tired by midnight these days to sit through a 2 hour movie.
I really feel the same as you do in most of your spot on review. I was very happy with how this film was done as it is my favorite of the four books. I think there was just enough mix of everything I loved from the book. I’ll need to see it again to find some fault with the flow of the film… if there is any.
I too really noticed the absence of Rachelle and longed to see her in those scenes. I thought Bryce was fine, but a bit too doe-eyed for the anger and hate to come across as well as Rachelle could have done it. Face it, Rachelle could do “wicked” well.
I was one of those fans who was very worried that David Slade would destroy this work. But he really impressed me because I thought the emotional aspects of the storyline were much more effectively portrayed than in the past two films. I found myself really liking the darker element of facing the newborn army, and that it was mixed in so perfectly with the romatic one we all hold so dear.
I echo your sentiment that this is the best of the 3 films. I’m sure I’ll see it again over the holiday weekend. It’s too good not to
Yolanda
30. Jun, 2010
I too loved it. Great review. The scene near the end of Eclipse ( the book) when Bella cries herself to sleep (after leaving Jake) …when she awakes, Edward asks if she made the right choice because of the pain that is visible to him, “I” think should have been in the movie! LOL
Marina Brazil
30. Jun, 2010
WOW! I couldn´t agree more! I saw the movie this morning and I´m feeling so good about it! It met all my expectations, for sure!!! So glad it was so close to the book… I´m gonna see it again on Friday!!! Loved you review!
audrey cannon
30. Jun, 2010
Thirteen of my friends and myself went to the Midnight viewing post our ritual “Twilight Tailgate Party”. We are all above 40 and had a blast. This movie series evolves a feeling of tender love combined with the consequence of life. Eclipse, was amazing and the characters were more beautiful than ever. Everyone had such pretty skin! Bella’s hair was done well considering it wasn’t real. I only had a problem with one scene where she had it pulled back. It looked “odd”. I thought she looked beautiful up close, more so this movie. As for my favorite vamp, Edward? He was really sexy and just plain HOT. I hate saying that as a married woman, but my gosh! To only be in my twenties again!!! The love scenes were so sensitive, and the humor right on. I prefer the old Victoria, maybe because she just had this attitude that came across naturally. I obviously loved this movie and will go back…………..With or without my husband!
michelle
30. Jun, 2010
I can’t wait to see it! I’m just praying that i can actually go because it will be school night when it hits my country! :S I can’t wait to see my husband Jasper lol. thanks for this, i really appreciate it.
Araceli
01. Jul, 2010
I saw the movie yesterday…. I agree with Holly in everything… I think that maybe if we were only watch the movies and never read the books the movie would be perfect but having read the books makes us know what should be there and isn’t so we can never be completely happy with a movie that is based on a book….. I will still buy the DVD… I’m still so happy that all my favorite books are being made in to movies (but I did feel so weird at a movie that has so many kids in there lol). I LOVE THE TWILIGHT SAGA and can’t wait for the next movies.
Robin65
01. Jul, 2010
I saw Twilight in the theater when it was released but missed New Moon and rented it on DVD as soon as it came out. I just got home from watching Eclipse and feel it is the best of all 3! My daughter is grown and has a family of her own and is a huge Twilight Saga fan… but, so am I. Actually, I’m the one who told her that she should see the movies (I saw Twilight before she did). She’s hooked! I can’t wait to see the next installment and will buy the DVDs when they come out together as a Saga Pack!!
lhayden
01. Jul, 2010
I have to agree with those that were a tad disappointed….don’t get me wrong, it was good..I will see it again and buy the DVD, but I expected more. I loved Twilight, but like most others could admit that with a low budget it wasn’t as good as it could have been…New Moon took the Saga to a new level and in many respects I feel was so much more powerful than this third installment. For being the book with the slowest plot (New Moon, that is, in my opinion), on the big screen is played out as dramatically and theatrically as you can get….the score was absolutely breathtaking and fit the scenes so perfectly. It really gave it that big budget feel that Twilight was lacking and obviously, the effects were incredible. I just feel like Eclipse, while good, didn’t progress where New Moon left off…to me, felt like it took a step back. The comic relief was great…loved the Virgin scene, like I’m sure everyone else did! The acting was superb by all and once again, the effects were just unbelieveably amazing…but I was left wanting more. Remember the final scene in New Moon…the crescendo of the gorgeous score, Edward and Bella looking at eachother…the seemingly 10 minute pause before Edward asks Bella to marry him..the dead silence with nothing more than her intake of breath?? That scene in New Moon took MY breath away!! I didn’t have one of those moments this film..I really want to admit I did, but I didn’t. Can’t wait to see what Breaking Dawn brings to the table!
ej
04. Jul, 2010
“Twilight” was intimate and heady, like first love. Something extraordinary and unexpected unfolding in real life. “New Moon” had such a beautiful color pallette and mood…brooding, friendship, warmth, reunion, La Push and Italy!
“Eclipse” was powerful (opens with a bang), but a little overwhelming for me, like I wasn’t sure how I felt when it ended. There wasn’t much of the beautiful beach or rainy weather, but lovely mountain scenes.
I love Kristen Stewart and think she is so appealing, but I didn’t think Bella’s hair and skin photographed very well this time, and didn’t love the costumes so much in this one (usually I’m left coveting her wardrobe). She never had a moment where she was dressed up (as in the prom and birthday party scenes in the past movies). Also, sometimes Rob’s head looked a little big and bloated to me, hehe. I don’t know, the main characters (except for Jacob) just didn’t seem quite as attractive as before (thought I think the actors are gorgeous).
I like both Victorias. I think Bryce is actually closer to the Victoria in the book, with her feline face and little girl voice. I thought she was striking and a good match with Riley. I couldn’t really imagine her with the original James though.
I wanted more with Leah. the clips they released basically showed her whole part. I wish they wouldn’t release so many clips beforehand (or that I had the willpower not to watch them).
Like others, I want to see “Eclipse” again (no wonder they make a fortune off these films!) Sometimes so much build-up, all the expectations, make it hard to take in what you’re seeing.
I appreciate and admire the team who creates these films. Remember David Slade measuring the thickness of the book with a ruler and comparing that to the size of the screenplay?
MTC
05. Jul, 2010
I didn’t read the books before seeing the movies and I’m so glad I didn’t. Movies never live up to the book their made from so it’s always a disappointment. I really love all the movies. Each one is different and that’s what I like about them. I can’t wait to see Breaking Dawn.
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