Weekend Movie Report: It’s a New Moon at the Movies

Reviews

• The Twilight Saga: New Moon • An Education • The Blind Side • Precious: Based on the Novel Push by Sapphire

The Twilight Saga: New Moon (Summit)

The Stab: A satisfying second chapter to the Twilight saga, improving on its predecessor in every way possible. Even with a scant narrative, the film gushes with dark romance and flights of fancy.

New Moon brings a new beginning and a major upgrade to the Twilight franchise. Director Chris Weitz fills in the critical cracks of the first film created at the clumsy hands of Catherine Hardwicke.

The first entry’s restricted perspective and seasick framing are replaced by expansive lensing and an epic scope. Effects are sharper, clearer, and more convincing. Instead of cheesy baseball montages, we get chiseled boys transforming into massive wolves.

The writing is more rhythmic and intuitive, expunging the improvised ramblings of the first installment. The actors also prove more proficient. ...Continue Reading

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