June 30, 2010 -SM North, Edsa
Ticket Price: P160.00
I never thought that I'd like Eclipse this much after Chris Weitz disappointing take on The Twilight Saga: New Moon. I'm ready to be disappointed with yet again another director David Slade who previously did 30 Days of Night . I am quite surprise because the film was well made and it didn't disappoint -- I'd say that it's the best Twilight installment to date (with The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn coming in two parts in the next couple of years.)
The film was full with enigmatic scenes that allowed the audience to feel the experiences of each characters.
Screenplay-wise, I commend Melissa Rosenberg for keeping up much of the book's details. I love the fight scene between the newborn and the alliance between the Cullens and the wolf pack. I thought it was pretty neat and that "about 10 minutes" scene was one of the film's highlights.
Victoria, now played by Bryce Dallas Howard looks kinda weird to me. She kinda look like an old vampire --not even in a pretty kind of way. I wish they kept Rachelle Lefevre for the part but it isn't much of a distraction though, I mean I think everyone did well in the movie.
The flashback scenes are a great watch as well. (Rosalie and Jasper's past)
Also, I would like to comment about Seth Clearwater played by Boo Boo Stewart -- what's up with the face? He's not very attractive on those shots (during the council meeting when Jacob introduced him to Bella -- you see, Seth would get a lot of scenes in the final film based on the book). It's probably the lighting or the make up but I hope they could've gotten a better looking kid to play the role. (he's okay in pictures but bad on films ---wish they could do something about it on Breaking Dawn)
Jacob (Taylor Lautner ) was probably on the screen for like 75% of the film and I'm wondering if I'm the only one who doesn't get his acting very much on this film -- I mean, it was a-ok but it's getting kind of overbearing at times.
Bella ( Kristen Stewart ) was at her best-- playing someone who is torn between two lovers makes her look more vulnerably appealing! And Edward ( Robert Pattinson ) complimented Kristen that much that everyone in the audience gasp when he proposed marriage.
I'd give this installment an 8.5/10 for a very well execution and I'd recommend a second viewing!
-paddylast-