I legitimately wanted to watch New Moon, expecting an odd plot but good cinematography. This perception was based solely on Death Cab for Cutie's music video for the movie, "Meet Me on the Equinox." (Watch the video here.) The scenery looks beautiful, and the music video creates a dramatic depiction of (what seems) the two main characters' attempted suicides, with a cliffhanger ending. I love this music video.
Unfortunately, the scenes cut for the music video were a lot cooler out of context than they were in context. Most of the film is watching Bella (Kristen Stewart)'s self-destructive path after Edward (Robert Pattinson) leaves. I was also bothered by the idea that both boyfriend candidates are afraid of killing her, yet this fear is construed as romantic. Abusive relationship #1 or #2?
There were things I enjoyed, however. My favorite scene: After Bella hits her head, Jacob says, "It's only blood," and takes off his shirt to wipe off the blood. This shot has become famous, as has Taylor Lautner's 17-year-old body. I thought I would be uncomfortable watching shirtless teenagers who are unnaturally muscled, but it was actually just hilarious. Sorry to the people in the theater with me, you were probably trying to enjoy it.
Verdict: If you're into the books, you might enjoy New Moon, but Buffy and True Blood are by far my favorite vampire stories.
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