Movie Review: Twilght Saga: Eclipse

Let's just preface this review with no matter what is said about ECLIPSE, millions will still flock to theaters with their respective "Team Edward or Jacob" tees and make me eat my words. But, I'm happy to report that despite all the uber hype, ECLIPSE, starring Robert Pattinson, Kristen Stewart, and Taylor Lautner, manages to serve up enough drama, romance and supernatural action to satiate most Twihards.

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Ironically, it is David Slade, an indie director who delivered the most mainstream installment and in my humble opinion, the best movie of the three films! Don't get me wrong, there are some minor issues with it and Twilight purists might have a few words for Summit. The film is broken down into three universal themes, one being the love triangle between Bella, Edward and Jacob; the second theme is vengeance, which is a test of everyone's loyalty, and the last theme is Good vs. Evil, which culminates in an epic battle at the end.

Screenwriter Melissa Rosenberg condensed the best moments of the book. Jasper and Rosalie's background stories were revealed. The Quileute creation story explains how shapeshifters called Spirit Warriors, were the original werewolves. Some character tweaks can be forgiven like giving Academy Award nominee, Anna Kendrick more face time. Victoria's lackey, Riley was given an expanded role.  Unfortunately Ashley Green's Alice was so diminished that it didn't seem as though she and Bella are actually close. It's a shame because freaky Alice is one of the strongest characters of the saga.

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But seriously, it was all about Edward and Bella's romance and trust me, there's plenty of it. What I like about Eclipse is that there are finally conclusions to open storylines. Victoria's bloody vengeance comes to an end. Bella makes her final decision to become a vampire after weighing all the consequences. The love triangle comes to a conclusion; Bella chooses Edward, but was there ever really a contest between Edward and Jake? I say no. Taylor Lautner's Jacob (looking hot!) however, was more mature than book Jacob, keeping his obnoxious behavior in check. The much anticipated tent scene lives up to expectation. Jacob has arguably the best line in the movie. When Edward asked him why he was getting into Bella's sleeping bag, he replies "I am hotter than you!" it sent the audience into fits!

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There's something for everyone so if interactions of the amorous kind aren't exactly your thing, then there's plenty of vampire-on-werewolf- blood-sucking-jaw-gnashing action too!!! One area that needed improvement was the dead vampires looking like broken marble statues. They were kinda weird and bordering on the cheese.  Even still, Twilighters will be out in droves to show love and adoration for their favorite Forks crew. So here are my final words: Eclipse, I'm in!!!

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