I am an avowed fan of the Twilight books. I am still waiting to reserve judgement on the movies until they are all out. I definitely think the new director did a better job with New Moon vs. whoever directed/produced Twilight. But the thing with New Moon is that it is really a transitional bridge between Twilight and Eclipse and not a lot happens, it just sets up the action to happen in Eclipse. So, I don't know if I can judge the success of the production team on New Moon until I see more.
Unlike some fans of the series, I can also laugh at them and see the humor in the overdramatic acting. I'm going to argue that a lot is lost from book to movie. The dialogue that sounds stilted and stalker-ish in the movies reads as flowery and romantic in the books. Most people don't actually read anymore, so they probably never picked up the books and just judged the movies based on their own merit. (Of which there wasn't a whole lot to Twilight. But I still liked it.)
With the Eclipse trailers coming out there is some sense of anticipation over the upcoming release. But what the hell is wrong with old Ed and Doc Cullen? They look like pasty faced victims of pancake makeup gone horribly wrong. I know they are supposed to be pale. (Hello, sparkly reflective in the sun? Hard to tan.) But in the previous two films they still look attractive. Unlike now. What is up with them in these trailers? Did they get a new makeup person? Did said makeup initiate think that White Lily flour mixed with water was an acceptable base? Jezebel did a great "Translating the Twilight: Eclipse Trailer"
Hee-larious! John got a big kick out of it, probably because now he doesn't think he has to take me to see it.
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