I'm no idiot so let's just preface this with no matter what I say 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 manages to serve up enough drama, romance and supernatural action to satiate most Twihards.
Ironically, it is David Slade, an indie/horror 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, I'm sure.
The fim is broken down into three universal themes, one being the love triangle between Bella, Edward and Jacob. The second theme is revenge. Victoria wants payback for Edward killing her vampire boyfriend, James. Hey Victoria, don't forget that your boy James was only killed because he almost snacked on Bella, but I guess vampire logic doesn't exactly exist in Forks. The last theme is Good vs. Evil, which culimnates in an epic battle at the end. The Cullens and the wolves call a temporary truce and team up to defeat Victoria (and Riley's) army of vampires.
Screenwriter Melissa Rosenberg, condensed the best moments of the book. Fans will be happy to see Jasper and Rosalie's background stories revealed. The Quileute creation story explains how shape-shifters 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 second in command, Riley, was given an expanded role, having more presence than Victoria herself, who just seemed to run around a whole lot. I was, however, disappointed that Alice's role was so diminished that it seemed as though she and Bella aren't actually close. It's a shame because freaky, pre-cog Alice and her special relationship with Bella is one of my favorite story arcs.
But seriously, it was all about Edward and Bella's romance and trust me, there's plenty of making out. The beloved leg hitch scene is in and it's hot! 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 final decision to become a vampire after weighing all the consequences. The love triangle comes to a conclusion; Bella chooses Edward, breaking Jacob's heart. But was there ever really a contest between Edward and Jake? I say no. Taylor Lautner's Jacob (looking amazing!) however, was much 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!
There's something for everyone so if interactions of the amourous kind aren't exactly your thing, then there's plenty of vampire-on-werewolf- blood-sucking-jaw-gnashing action too!!! I do have to say that dead vampires looking like broken marble statues was kinda wierd, and bordering on the cheese. I know, don't hate! 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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