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Twilight Saga: New Moon, The
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Based on 32 critic reviews
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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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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.
Read Full Review >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.
Read Full Review >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.
Read Full Review >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.
Read Full Review >Variety Jordan Mintzer
Carried by Kristen Stewart's compellingly dark performance, but also by helmer Chris Weitz's robust visuals.
Read Full Review >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.
Read Full Review >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.
Read Full Review >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.
Read Full Review >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.
Read Full Review >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.
Read Full Review >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.
Read Full Review >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.
Read Full Review >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.
Read Full Review >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.
Read Full Review >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.
Read Full Review >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.
Read Full Review >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.
Read Full Review >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.
Read Full Review >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.
Read Full Review >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.
Read Full Review >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).
Read Full Review >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.
Read Full Review >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!”
Read Full Review >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.
Read Full Review >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.
Read Full Review >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?
Read Full Review >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.
Read Full Review >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.
Read Full Review >Chicago Sun-Times Roger Ebert
The Twilight Saga: New Moon takes the tepid achievement of "Twilight" (1988), guts it, and leaves it for undead.
Read Full Review >Film Threat Jessica Baxter
It’s intellectually and socially detrimental to both literature and cinema, simultaneously.
Read Full Review >What Our Users Said
The average user rating for this movie is 3.9 (out of 10) based on 254 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.