New Moon, midnight show.

The most awaited movie turned out to be just alright. But like with any other beloved literary franchise brought to the silver screen, there's already an impassioned fan base eager to see it realized regardless of its quality, and there's also an inherent distrust among them of non-fans who will eventually be analyzing the object of their affection (hands up)

After Bella recovers from the vampire attack that almost takes her life, she looks to celebrate her birthday with Edward and his family. However, a minor accident during the festivities results in Bella's blood being shed, a sight that proves too intense for the Cullens, who decide to leave the town of Forks in Washington, for Bella and Edward's sake. Initially heartbroken, Bella finds a form of comfort in reckless living, as well as an even closer friendship with Jacob Black. Bella's frozen heart is gradually thawed by her budding relationship with Jacob, a member of the mysterious Quileute tribe, who has a supernatural secret of his own.

The movie was almost perfect; with the perfect casts and a strong storyline with a lot of emotions involved. But...

Here's the difficult part for me to say.

The technical measures and the CGIs, New Moon is a superior effort, well-shot, efficiently told, but what in my opinion, it was lack in conveying emotional authenticity, which is why it didn't quite fulfill the expectations of followers of the franchise.(yes, my hand is up again)

What's most disappointing is that I actually liked Twilight when I first saw it (and 5 other times..), and was really hoping that the characterizations in New Moon would at least step a notch, not relying too much on the CGIs and go by the book, everything in the book. Because baby, I felt like I was already 109 years old by the time the movie ended. Sigh.

Ultimately, to yours truly, The Twilight Saga: New Moon is a mediocre film, but for Twilight fans it should qualify as a triumph. Hehe..

So if you've read the book, you might want to stick by it.

Disappointed? Honestly, a little bit..60% but everything was cured with the flawless-awesomeness-crettness of Edward of course. Cheers~