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Twilight Saga: New Moon, The

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Twilight Saga: New Moon, The reviews
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3.8 User Score:

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Movie Info

Genre(s): Drama  |  Fantasy  |  Horror  |  Romance  |  Suspense/Thriller

Written by: Melissa Rosenberg
Stephenie Meyer (novel)

Directed by: Chris Weitz

Release Date:
Theatrical: November 20, 2009
DVD: March 16, 2010

Running Time: 130 minutes, Color

Origin: USA

Summary

RATING: PG-13 for some violence and action

Starring Kristen Stewart, Robert Pattinson, Taylor Lautner, Ashley Greene, Billy Burke, Peter Facinelli, Rachelle Lefevre, Nikki Reed, Kellan Lutz, Jackson Rathbone, and Michael Sheen, Dakota Fanning

In the second installment of Stephenie Meyer's phenomenally successful Twilight series, the romance between mortal and vampire soars to a new level as Bella Swan delves deeper into the mysteries of the supernatural world she yearns to become part of—only to find herself in greater peril than ever before. (Summit Entertainment)

What The Critics Said

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83

Entertainment Weekly Lisa Schwarzbaum

Fan-ready and saga-solid.

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80

Slate Dana Stevens

Mopey, draggy, and absurdly self-important, the movie nonetheless twangs at some resonant affective chord. This viewer, at least, was catapulted back to that moment of adolescence when being mopey, draggy, and absurdly self-important felt like a passionate act of liberation.

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75

St. Louis Post-Dispatch Kevin C. Johnson

May be one of the most fun-free, angst-ridden teens we've seen on the big screen in a long time.

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75

Philadelphia Inquirer Carrie Rickey

Given this swoon-inducer, Summit Entertainment would be well-advised to set up fainting couches in the multiplex lobby and provide smelling salts to those who need them.

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75

Chicago Tribune Michael Phillips

Why does “New Moon” basically work, even with its grave self-seriousness? A few reasons. Weitz lets the material breathe, and his actors interact. The film does not try to eat you alive.

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70

Variety Jordan Mintzer

Carried by Kristen Stewart's compellingly dark performance, but also by helmer Chris Weitz's robust visuals.

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70

The Hollywood Reporter Michael Rechtshaffen

Once again, the three young leads give committed performances, with Lautner's character allowed a larger share of the spotlight this time around.

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63

Washington Post Michael O'Sullivan

Despite melodrama that, at times, is enough to induce diabetes, there's enough wolf whistle in this sexy, scary romp to please anyone.

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63

USA Today Claudia Puig

The werewolves have it all over the blood-suckers in The Twilight Saga: New Moon. When these oversize, hirsute creatures burst onto the screen, they inject life into a rather inert story.

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60

Time Out New York Anna Smith

Is this sequel defending its fan base and preempting criticism about its transparent agenda? This IS a soap opera, folks--and acceptable escapism for those old enough to see it yet still young enough to shriek at undead dreamboats.

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60

Los Angeles Times Kenneth Turan

Constrained by the plot of the novel, the film keeps the two lovers apart for quite a spell, robbing the project of the crazy-in-love energy that made "Twilight," the first entry in the series, such a guilty pleasure.

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60

New York Daily News Elizabeth Weitzman

Weitz takes a looser approach than the series’ last director, Catherine Hardwicke, did. He has a better sense of humor, too.

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60

Empire Helen O'Hara

If you buy in to the central romance, you’ll laugh, you’ll cry, you’ll swoon. Otherwise, the lingering glances, lip-chewing and regular de-shirting may cause uncontrollable giggles.

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58

Portland Oregonian M. E. Russell

More solidly crafted and insults its audience quite a bit less than its predecessor, and it sets up several nice emotionally complicated cliffhangers for the next installment. I hope its target audience has a blast.

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50

Christian Science Monitor Peter Rainer

It probably won't make a jot of difference to all the screaming tweeners lining up to see this movie, but The Twilight Saga: New Moon is not wonderful.

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50

Chicago Reader Jessica Hopper

The movie's script and production values represent a big step up from the nearly unwatchable predecessor and make it suitable viewing even for people who aren't Twilight nerds.

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50

San Francisco Chronicle Mick LaSalle

Let's just say it: It's great there's a movie that makes teenage girls scream. Half the movies Hollywood makes are designed to make teenage boys scream, and those boy movies are just as ridiculous and a lot nastier than New Moon.

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50

Boston Globe Ty Burr

Where the first film’s director, Catherine Hardwicke, plugged into Meyer’s vision of supernatural teenage lust with abandon, Chris Weitz is stuck with a sequel that’s a morning-after mope-fest.

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50

Miami Herald Rene Rodriguez

In the sequel, Weitz lays on a pop song and slow-motion during a critical scene involving the sudden reappearance of a fearsome villain, giving everything an MTV-slick, teen-friendly gloss and reminding you this is just a movie -- a somewhat silly and hollow one.

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50

The Globe and Mail (Toronto) Liam Lacey

Actress Kristen Stewart – coolly intense, androgynous, and intelligent – remains the series' strongest asset, as Bela, the emotional centre of the story.

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50

Rolling Stone Peter Travers

Ever since "True Blood" glamoured me, Twilight seems even more sexless and toothless. I prefer my undead with a little life in them.

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50

ReelViews James Berardinelli

The storyline is all over the place, with numerous unresolved subplots sprouting out of thin air and being left hanging (presumably to be resolved in future movies).

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42

The Onion (A.V. Club) Genevieve Koski

In spite of its wealth of conflict, New Moon suffers from a dearth of accompanying tension and excitement, thanks to the increasingly tedious relationship at its center.

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40

New York Magazine David Edelstein

Weitz’s pacing is so limp you’re going to need the electricity generated by a live audience to keep from yelling, “Hurry it up!”

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40

The New York Times Manohla Dargis

The big tease turns into the long goodbye in The Twilight Saga: New Moon, the juiceless, near bloodless sequel.

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38

Charlotte Observer Lawrence Toppman

The sequel to the 2008 hit “Twilight” makes no effort to satisfy outsiders. It's strictly for devotees who won't balk at plot absurdities, clunky dialogue and patchy characterizations.

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38

New York Post Kyle Smith

New Moon is supposed to be an exciting love story plus monster action. So where’s the excitement? Where’s the action?

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30

Salon.com Stephanie Zacharek

New Moon, on the other hand, merely follows a dictated formula. It's a cheap, shoddy piece of work, one that banks on moviegoers' anticipation without even bothering to craft a satisfying experience for them. Its pandering is an insult.

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30

Austin Chronicle Kimberley Jones

I’m told Bella’s helplessness is true to the spirit of the novels, but so what? It’s almost 2010 – let’s get hip, people.

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30

Village Voice Ella Taylor

Chaste, oddly bloodless, and nearly plotless saga.

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25

Chicago Sun-Times Roger Ebert

The Twilight Saga: New Moon takes the tepid achievement of "Twilight" (1988), guts it, and leaves it for undead.

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0

Film Threat Jessica Baxter

It’s intellectually and socially detrimental to both literature and cinema, simultaneously.

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What Our Users Said

The average user rating for this movie is 3.8 (out of 10) based on 287 User Votes

Note: User votes are NOT included in the Metascore calculation.

Natalie m...a gave it a10:
The film remained true to the book, and it's the most important thing. Amazing soundtrack. Big plus to the director for pulling out some of those funny moments - it's refreshing and gives more space to breathe (sort of).

TSNM islame gave it a0:
One of the worst movies I've seen on my life of my life with Gigli, Saw VI, one missed call and the first one too! pure vampire and werewolf incoherence!

Mike N. gave it a0:
The movie overall was very dull, the so called "thrilling action" parts put me to sleep. Plus for the most part you see Bella weeping and screaming for her Edward, give me a break and cry me a river. The story was good but the really bad acting by Stewart ruined the whole movie, her face looked a rock, pale and emotionless. Overall this movie was a complete waste of my time and my money,and doesn't even deserve to be called a movie anymore.

Isaac V gave it a5:
Certainly better than the first one but still needs work.

Karin R. gave it an8:
The film was good, not extremely good. It pleased me. It was cool to see. I have fun.

Mr. G gave it a0:
I thought that this movie was pure garbage. It was 2 hours of a confused girl trying to see which guy she likes more. I swear Edward should of just went to Jacob and rip his head off or vice versa. this would of better movie ending than Edward saying" oh thank you for protecting my bitch".

Mr. G gave it a0:
I thought this movie was pure garbage. it was 2 hours of a confused.

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