‘The Twilight Saga: New Moon’ premiere in NYC

** Warning before you read any further this post contains some information and a “review” of “The Twilight Saga: New Moon”.

Robert Pattinson posing for photos while attending the NYC premiere of “The Twilight Saga: New Moon”. In the movie Robert Pattinson plays the brooding vampire Edward Cullen who abandons his love Bella Swan after a small paper cut almost cost Bella her life. Robert Pattinson definitely seems a bit bulkier in this movie although I was a bit put off by a weird bruise or hickie  that he had during a scene with his shirt off. Hopefully it was just a fluke because you would think someone would have put makeup on it or something. Of course as you expect in the movie you do not see much of the Cullen clan period but they make a impact none the less. More or less they stuck pretty decently to the original “story” when it came to the vampire family.

Taylor Lautner at the NYC premiere of “The Twilight Saga: New Moon”. Taylor plays Jacob Black in the movie, a crucial character and storyline that shapes the next 2 books because not only is he a werewolf but he is in love with Bella, his pack of werewolf friends are not only his brothers but his enemies as well when it comes to his feelings towards Bella and her reputation to run with vampires. So I was extremely disappointed to find that it seemed Jacob and the story of his Pack seemed to be lost in the hype and drabness of the movie. One could only hope they have some extended version this movie could have benefited greatly with the information that they left out and just a extra 50 minutes. It wouldn’t be the first and certainly not the last 3 hour movie!

Kristen Stewart at the premiere of “The Twilight Saga: New Moon” in NYC. Kristen plays Bella Swan the brooding teenager who finds and falls in love with a equally brooding vampire. Not only that but she has a knack to attract danger as well. Kristen Stewart’s performance was exactly as expected, drab, boring and moody exactly what Bella is supposed to be right? I have to admit though I could not see Bella Swan in any form regardless.

Ashley Greene attending the NYC premiere of “The Twilight Saga: New Moon”. Ashley Greene’s performance as the pixie-esque vampire Alice Cullen who also has visions adds some much needed animation to the film. However I was extremely disappointed that they had to chop up some of her parts as well.

Peter Facinelli at the premiere of “The Twilight Saga: New Moon”. Peter plays the head of the Cullen vampire clan “Carlisle Cullen” I was surprised to see he too seemed to put on some weight in the film, of course his part is large but small and he did well with what he was given which wasn’t too generously.

Elizabeth Reaser at the NYC premiere of “The Twilight Saga: New Moon”. Elizabeth plays the quiet adopted mother Esme Cullen , a vampire with a sad story which I also hope they do not forget in the upcoming movies. I was also glad to see that unlike Carlisle and Rosalie her hair color seemed to have changed and looked much more natural.

Nikki Reed attending the NYC premiere of “The Twilight Saga: New Moon”. Nikki Reed plays the beautiful vampire Rosalie Hale who was intended to be a mate for Edward but instead found a brother and her new love Emmett Cullen. I was very disapointed to see that as usual they were over-compensating on her makeup to try and make her more primadonna-beautiful / and for her yellow blonde hair to be less noticeable. There has to be some way around the obvious pale makeup, maybe keep her in a box for 10 weeks? I also felt that there was something missing with her in this movie. I know she doesn’t play a large role here but it is still nagging!

Kellan Lutz attending the NYC premiere of “The Twilight Saga: New Moon” Kellan plays the goofy buff vampire Emmett Cullen, who is married to Rosalie Hale/Cullen.  His part was one of the few that made me giggle through the movie just the goofy look on his face does it all, he is the perfect Emmett!

Overall while I loved the wonderful differences this new director and a bigger budget (and better lighting!) has made I really felt the storyline was severely lacking and the movie went along too quickly. The Volturi were amazing with Michael Sheen (Aro) and Dakota Fanning (Jane) and I hope to see them in a 4th or 5th movie as well.