The Twilight Saga: New Moon
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Director: Chris Weitz
Starring: Kristen Stewart, Robert Pattinson, Taylor Lautner, Billy Burke
Rating: 3/10
STEPHENIE Meyer, who penned the novel which inspired the big screen saga, must be laughing all the way to the bank.
The vampire franchise has already stretched to a trilogy and who would bet against her doing a Harry Potter to the accompaniment of ringing cash tills given a little encouragement? Judging by the reaction of the predominantly young, teenage, female audience to this one, it has the legs to run a bit further.
Ironically the first strong reaction from the audience comes when the ultra-buff Taylor Lautner (pictured) whips off his T-shirt - something he does a lot, regardless the prevailing weather conditions. The wolf whistles are appropriate - turns out he has werewolf tendencies, which at least sets up some entertaining special effects.
We pick up the story as Bella (Kristen Stewart) recovers from the vampire attack that almost claimed her life (you'd need to see the first flick to make sense of that).
She looks to celebrate her birthday with Edward Cullen (Pattinson) and his (vampire) family. However, a minor paper cut accident during the festivities results in Bella's blood being shed, a sight that proves too intense for the Cullens, most of whom seem intent on draining her. See she should've stuck with jelly and ice cream and party games like everyone else.
The family decide to leave the town of Forks, 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. Danger in different forms inevitably awaits.
The movie has been described by one critics as "porn for women" - slightly alarming given that it comes marked suitable for 12 year olds. I prefer the observation of another sceptic who pointed out: "He (Edward Cullen) is like a big, glittery mosquito. He doesn't even have any of the cool stuff that Dracula had, like the ability to turn into a bat".
Melodramatic acting and truly shocking dialogue won't stop the demagraphic at which it is targeted turning out in droves – and to be fair, that doesn’t include me. Interestingly, it appears to be widening - although some of that was down to wary parents tagging along with their daughters, something I'd personally recommend.
The Twilight Saga: New Moon is showing now at Vue Cinema, Inverness. Find full listings online at myvue.com
