THE TWILIGHT SAGA: NEW MOON 3-Disc Combo Pack+Extended Edition

This is the secend movie the first one was TwilightYou need to watch Twilight to understand thisHere is some thing about Twilight and The Twilight Saga New MoonThe big-screen adaptation of Twilight, Stephenie Meyer's bestselling vampire romance, is aimed squarely at its key demographic: teen girls whose idea of Prince Charming is a brooding, pale, undead teen who could kill you instantly at any moment. Such a prince is more fascinating than frightening to new girl Bella Swan (Kristen Stewart), who moves to the rainy-gray town of Forks, Wash., to live with her dad (Billy Burke), the local sheriff who's puzzled by a series of "animal attacks." On her first day at school, Bella appears to (visibly) nauseate her lab partner, Edward (Robert Pattinson). Turns out the scent of her blood is this vampire's "brand of heroin," and his struggle not to kill her causes an irresistible pull toward her. Whether he's attracted for the normal reasons or because she smells especially sweet to him is vague in the book and even less clear on-screen; nonetheless, Bella falls hopelessly in love with Edward, which sets her on a dangerous path when a few nomad vampires show up in town, one particularly keen on tracking the human. Directed by Catherine Hardwicke (Thirteen), Twilight is full of funny moments--not all of which are intentional--and the casting, from Stewart to Bella's self-absorbed friend Jessica (Anna Kendrick) is spot-on. The weakest link, unfortunately, is Pattinson. While he certainly looks the part, his Edward could have used an extra injection of testosterone (Pattinson, who is British, used James Dean as a model for his American accent). In scenes where he growls about the temptation to kill those who would harm Bella, or flitting around a forest warning her how dangerous he is, he comes off more like a whimpering puppy than a debonair monster. The good news is, his chemistry with Stewart (particularly in their big kissing scene) is palpable, which, let's face it, is really what matters to Twilight fans most. --Ellen A. KimOn the DVDThe special features for Twilight kick off with an audio commentary with director Catherine Hardwicke and stars Kristen Stewart and Robert Pattinson. There's some mumbling and groaning from Stewart (one gets the impression that Stewart is quite similar to her reserved character in the film), some standard behind-the-scenes observations from Hardwicke, and a lot of awkward self-deprecating remarks from Pattinson (of their big kiss, he opines: "This is quite difficult 'cause I have a really flat head, and so it's quite difficult to get a correct angle."). What's funny is Pattinson stumping Hardwicke with some basic plot questions, like "Why doesn't James just kill [Bella when she's packing at her house]?" While Hardwicke and Stewart attempt to answer, Pattinson doesn't appear satisfied. The deleted and extended scenes include an additional dream-sequence kiss (rightly cut because it took away from the buildup to their first kiss) and more footage of Victoria (Rachelle Lefevre). The seven-part documentary is a pretty thorough look at the development of the film, including stunts, special effects, and the involvement of author Stephenie Meyer. Another featurette looks at the Comic-Con frenzy; however, it spends no time on how the actors were cast, which would have been fun for fans who did all their own mental casting while reading the books. Also included: three music videos and trailers. --Ellen A. Kim Bella Swan (Kristen Stewart) doesn't expect much when she moves to the small town of Forks, Washington, until she meets the mysterious and handsome Edward Cullen (Robert Pattinson)--a boy who's hiding a dark secret: he's a vampire. As their worlds and hearts collide, Edward must battle the bloodlust raging inside him as well as a coterie of undead that would make Bella their prey. Based on the #1 New York Times best-selling sensation by Stephenie Meyer, Twilight adds a dangerous twist to the classic story of star-crossed lovers.New Moon, the second in Stephenie Meyer's blockbuster teen-fiction saga adapted for film, is stronger than its predecessor, Twilight. Director Chris Weitz (The Golden Compass), taking the helm from Catherine Hardwicke, brings a lighter, more assured touch to the sequel, which continues the star-crossed love story of mortal Bella (Kristen Stewart) and vampire Edward (Robert Pattinson). Incidentally, Edward is absent for most of the film; after an accident on Bella's birthday reminds Edward that her life is always at risk when he's around, he chooses to abandon her, sending her into a deep depression. The only person who helps her heal her broken heart is her friend Jacob (Taylor Lautner), a member of the Quileute tribe who, as he grows taller, beefier, and more aggressive (with less clothing), comes to realize he's not entirely human either. But even his love for Bella doesn't prevent her from throwing herself in the path of danger, because that's the only time she can see visions of Edward. One such fateful misunderstanding sends Edward into the coven of the Volturi (a sort of vampire Mafia, if you will), where the most dangerous vampires hold both Edward and Bella's fate in their cold, dark hands. Much of New Moon rests on the shoulders of Lautner, so scrawny in Twilight, who famously packed on the muscle to avoid getting recast. He's very nearly successful in carrying the load, but the cheese-tastic beefcake scenes disservice him, and Jacob and Bella's complicated friendship stumbles on its way to any kind of love triangle. Some of that blame lies with Stewart, who understandably holds her emotions close to her chest but reveals much too little (c'mon, even an angsty girl has to be a little joyful in the arms of two different hunks). As is with the book, the film is just a bridge between sagas, so the plot drags and not a lot happens. Fortunately, while Twilight was trapped in its own self-consciousness, the wobbly-legged cast seems to have found stronger footing in New Moon; the jokes come faster, the writing (by Melissa Rosenberg, who also scribed Twilight) is a hair wittier. (Even Pattinson seems more comfortable in Edward's skin.) The Volturi, highlighted by Michael Sheen's Aro and Dakota Fanning's Jane, also make an all-too-brief impression, but at least there's more to look forward to when Eclipse, the third installment, is released. --Ellen A. Kim In the second chapter of Stephenie Meyer's best-selling Twilight series, the romance between mortal Bella Swan (Kristen Stewart) and vampire Edward Cullen (Robert Pattinson) grows more intense as ancient secrets threaten to destroy them. When Edward leaves in an effort to keep Bella safe, she tests fate in increasingly reckless ways in order to glimpse her love once more. But when she's saved from the brink by her friend, Jacob Black (Taylor Lautner), Bella will uncover mysteries of the supernatural world that will put her in more peril than ever before.

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One of the most anticipated films of the year, New Moon is a stronger film than its predecessor and one that will delight its fans.Haunted by dreams highlighting the eventual aging that will separate her from her immortal boyfriend, Bella Swan (Kristen Stewart) is eager to make the transition from human to vampire, but Edward (Robert Pattinson) does not want to damn her soul for all eternity -- the consequences of becoming a vampire. He wishes her to remain human, something that becomes dangerous when on her eighteenth birthday Bella sheds a drop of blood that causes Jasper, the newest "vegetarian" member of the Cullen clan, to lose control. This event compels Edward to decide it is too dangerous for her to be around him and that he must leave Forks. Breaking up with her and promising she will never see him again, Edward does not realize his actions will send her spiraling into a deep depression. Months later, Bella makes an irrational and stupid decision that causes Edward to reappear in her subconscious mind, warning her against danger. The "rush" causes her to make attempts to reconnect with memories of him through reckless behavior.Recruiting her Indian friend Jacob Black (Raylor Lautner) in helping her refurbish two mountain bikes, the time they spend together soon makes his own sudden and inexplicable distance unbearable and eventually reveals a dark secret that might separate her from Edward forever...The movie follows the book very well, so the same things I did not care for in the novel also make it onto the big screen. My biggest complaint is Bella's emotional state and how she falls apart without a boyfriend. I find that unforgivable and in direct contrast with strong heroines who pull themselves together and attempt to move on rather than plotting ways in which to endanger their life just enough to see ghosts from the past. That kind of love is dangerous and obsessive rather than emotionally fulfilling and true. Most of Bella's actions can be called into question due to their selfishness, including using Jacob -- she takes advantage of his friendship knowing what he feels for her and while she does keep him at a sort of distance, one cannot help feeling sorry for him in the end when she cruelly reminds him that it "has always been about Edward." Poor Jacob never had a chance, although in some respects the audience might find him a better match for her.However, the film is fun to watch and memorable for its improved dialogue. There are still many corny moments and certain comments prompted titters from the audience, but it is a stronger installment than the first and has good pacing... and finally, a studio has come up with a decent werewolf that is neither a puppet nor a badly-done CGI "were-rat" (Harry Potter, I am looking at you!). These giant, fierce wolves are magnificent. In fact, the only thing I did not like about the filmmaking style was that often action scenes left me wanting to see more since the shots were so quick it didn't allow me to really appreciate all that was happening on-screen. The costumes, production design, close-ups of the characters, the distinction between human-drinking and "vegetarian" vampires through the different colors of their eyes and notable guest appearances were great. Veteran actor Michael Sheen hams it up as the darkly comical leader of an Italian clan of vampires known as the Volturi that brought to mind some of the better moments of Interview with the Vampire, but with a modern twist. He is joined by a cast of familiar, sneering faces that also includes a sinister Dakota Fanning.A charming sense of humor and an improvement in acting assists this film in being a decent sequel and a certain success at the box office. In spite of the times I wanted to slap Bella, it was more entertaining than I anticipated.

The next stage of teenage confusions: triangle infatuation and the feeling that all the attention is on the self.

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This is the second film based on the books by Stephanie Meyer -  New Moon  - and it is definitely the Team Jacob film with Edward and the Cullen's appearing significantly less in this film than in the previous ones.Continuing on where the first film ended follows the romantic entanglements of Bella Swan with vampire Edward Cullen. This film features more of Bella's relationship with local boy and childhood friend Jacob Black.Once again I have to confess that I came to the film without reading the book, in fact I watched Twilight and New Moon back to back in the hopes that it would help me understand what was going on. I have just finished Twilight and am about to start New Moon (the book) - Twilight having filled in so many gaps which the first film left me with I hope the New Moon will do the same.For example: I don't understand is why Jasper would kick off at a drop of blood when at the end of the first film pints were gushing from a severed artery and it had no effect what so ever - but I'm new to this series and from what I see I'm sure that someone from the great fan community will be able to explain the why.This is one of those times when it is extremely important you read the book in order to understand the characters and their backgrounds. So much is left out that for those, like me, who came to the series with no knowledge of the background the films can seem disjointed. Once the books have been consumed the whole story becomes clearer, therefore, I recommend to anyone who has not already read the books that you do so - it makes the films much, much clearer.I have to admit that I'm with the people who are questioning the change of Director between films - and it wasn't just the association with Twilight as I always question a change of director in a series of films. One thing Chris Weitz did was bring out the best in Kirsten Stewart (Bella) and Taylor Lautner (Jacob). Miss Stewart finally came across as something other than the vacuous, sulky teenage brat and was able to portray the deeper desire and obsession with Edward that was missing from the first film. Unfortunately for Mr Lautner his part in the first film was minimal and did not show off his great acting talent.Michael Sheen is superbly (and charmingly) creepy as the head of the elite Italian vampire family.I thank the people at Amazon for getting this out to me for Saturday before the official release at midnight on Sunday; I've spent the last 36 hours watching the film, film with commentary (how about commentary from the actors next time - note to Mr Weitz: keep your hands off other people's burgers)This was a great follow up to Twilight and I look forward to reading the next book and watching the next film.--- for information ----Language options - English onlySubtitles - English onlyRunning Time - 127 minutes New Moon

What can I say about Twilight? I've never bothered much to read the books,or watch the movies for that matter, but I saw girls/women around me in awe about this. Edward this, Edward that, Robert Pattinson here and there. So after watching Vampire Diaries I got curious and started watching Twilight. Within 20 minutes I was hooked. Can't let go anymore, ordered the books, ordered all the movies there are and following everything now very closely.Feel a little embarrassed because I'm a 35 y/o woman that is totally hooked on the characters (book as wel as the people portraying them on screen) and keep rewatching over and over and over again. I actually feel a bit empty inside when I'm done watching, so I start from the beginning again haha!I love the story, the special effects in the movie, it's just such a great big love. You shouldn't overthink it all too much. I know people are saying well how stupid is that, she has to die in order to be with him, he is too protective and overbearing. But don't look at that. Look at why she wants to become a vampire and why he acts around her the way he does. It's their love. And that love is amazing and I would wish for everybody in the world.So read the books, watch the movies. You'll have a lovestory for life :)

I have read the books and admit the first film was good, well fillmed and directed, it flowed and the soundtrack fitted but I think changing the director has killed 'New Moon'. The visuals felt amaturish and could have been filmed on cheap camcorders, the atmosphere of a wet and miserable town had gone, the story just didn't flow right for me as there just seemed to be no emotion there (fair enough some of that is down to acting but some are down to what has been written in the script) and key elements had been written out (or more likely ended up on the editing room floor), as for the soundtrack, it just didn't go, every peice that was picked just clashed and I found it a distraction, for this I watched it a second time with the sound off and the subtitles on and that improved it slightly but really it is no way to enjoy a film.I just hope that they bring back Catherine Hardwicke to direct the remaining films

Just like the first Twilight this is an excellent movie, it's similar to the book, but it doesn't follow it completely.If you've read the book and like the story then this is a good companion to it and I highly recommend watching the film, watch all of the films released so far (I recently watched Eclipse in the cinema and it was great) as even though they aren't carbon copies of the books they are still wonderful movies in their own right.Just like Twilight this looks excellent in HD, I haven't seen the DVD of New Moon to compare it to the Bluray, but if the DVD of New Moon is similar to the DVD of Twilight then it is worth getting the Bluray if you have a Bluray player.I loved this movie, enjoyed the book and I'm hooked on the Twilight Saga.

Seller service was absolutely fine. No problems.The actual film however was almost as annoying as the book! Talk about bad acting! Everyone takes so long to say their lines. I was a big Twilight fan when I bought this and had seen it at the cinema so it's not a surprise - I have only bought this as a fan for the collection/addiction (I'm ashamed to admit) as I have to finish what I started!If you've not read/seen Twilight before then it's a good brainless story but it's a teen book/movie and it can be addictive - just keep that in mind. "Team Cullen!"