Ahh, the plot thickens. Jacob or Edward. Most know the answer already, but the debate rages. Edward's brood has mobilized and Jacob's pack is ready to make its pitch. How it's even a question, I'll never know. It's the biggest romantic no-brainer since Shakespearean audiences were screaming, "Don't do it, dumb-ass...she's not really dead!"
Yet the debate continues. Warm versus cold. A hottie versus 'Really???' Never ending death versus, well...you get the picture. Sure, one might carry in fleas, but he'll be an animal in bed, right? Yeah, I never really saw a legitimate choice here. But then again, that might be the point. Rarely does love make sense. I look back on the moron parade that I've dated and scratch my head. Even past crushes make my interior monologue sound off with a, "What the hell were you thinking!?!" So, with love truly being a fool's game, here comes Bella, turning love into a battlefield: Jacob versus Edward.
However, when you look at Bella's personality and her life in general, we can see why she would lean toward the vampy. She comes to the great Northwest from 'Zona and was still sporting the paleness of a lifelong Alaskan. She's a nice gal, but not a real people person. And the idea of replacing her clumsiness with a little flashy, debonair grace is probably quite appealing. Yadayadayada...that's love!
The story picks up where New Moon left off. Victoria is still on the prowl, looking to avenge her lost love by ripping the stuffing out of Bella. Since she, herself has had no luck getting to Bella, Victoria decides to create a "Kill-da-Bitch" army. Vamps and Wolves unite to protect our hero. Yadayadayada, close the book on the best yet in the Twilight Saga.
This third installment steps it up a notch. No doubt. It's a good combination of plot, action and, of course, romantic drama. No real story lulls. No gashing performances. Good flick from start to finish. Now, I've never read the books (tried the first one before abandoning at the halfway mark), but I have enjoyed the movies. It's good for...3.5 stars.The consistent intensity makes for a pretty entertaining ride. Kristen Stewart (Bella), Taylor Lautner (Jacob) and Robert Pattinson (Edward) are your core three. Stewart is a seasoned pro and plays her role well. Doesn't she always. This girl is pretty darn talented. Lautner plays the jilted puppy just fine and this is probably Pattinson's best job in the role. I spent most of the first two flicks wondering who in the world ever thought that Pattinson equated with Edward. I've read enough of the book to grasp Stephanie Meyer's vision for that character. Pattinson as Edward...gee, I just don't get it. In Eclipse, however, he came to play. I still think there are more suitable vampire suitors out there, but all I ever cast is commercials, so maybe I'm missing something.
If you're a fan of the books...well, I probably don't have to tell you to go see it. If you're not a fan, but intrigued by a story that flips the conventional world of legendary bad guys (like vampires and werewolves) on its ear, turning them into the good guys...then give it a shot.
Well, that's it for me. The yard is mowed and I'm off to grab a few laps in the pool.
True...out!
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