Teen Vampire sensation produces a penultimate film that brings the franchise back in the right direction.
With the success of the Twilight saga films, viewers are demanded an incredible amount of substance from the series. This newest addition goes a long way to make up for the fumble that was New Moon (2009). A new director has been brought in to bring the films back to life, and he manages to find that essence that made the first film so popular. A lot of the same, exhausted techniques are there, like the quietly spoken, brooding vampire, in overly-long bedroom pillow chat scenes with the stumbly, awkward girl who just loves him so much. As well as the cheesy references to the "hotness" of the actors. However, the story is genuine, and the action sequences are excellent.
This time, a new enemy arises in the form of a new-born vampire army led by Riley Biers, who are causing havoc in Seattle, which makes the Cullen family worry about their own safety. Parallel to this, is Bella's looming graduation, which signifies the date she will take the plunge, and enter the vampire coven, much to Edward and Jacob's distaste. The tension between the vampire and the wolves continues, with slighted comments and vicious encounters on both sides, however, truces will be needed in order to stop the impending attack by the new-born army.
An entertaining film, that is up there with the best of the modern vampire flicks, however, the acting is poor from most of the cast, and the script is terrifyingly awful. There is a real problem with translating the book on to screen, as the scenes seem tenuous and long winded, while the music is ill-fitting and always around. I would say, the saving grace is the action, great fight and chase scenes with plenty of characters to satisfy the eye. The darkness of the filming makes for an entertaining watch on a Saturday night.
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