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Reviews Counted:149
Fresh:43
Rotten:106
Average Rating:4.7/10
Consensus: The Twilight Saga's second installment may satisfy hardcore fans of the series, but outsiders are likely to be turned off by its slow pace, relentlessly downcast tone, and excessive length.
Rated: PG-13 [See Full Rating]
Genre: Action/Adventure
Theatrical Release:Nov 20, 2009 Wide
Synopsis: In the second installment of Stephenie Meyer’s TWILIGHT series, the romance between mortal and vampire soars to a new level as BELLA SWAN (Kristen Stewart) delves deeper into the mysteries of the... [More]
Starring: Kristen Stewart, Robert Pattinson, Taylor Lautner, Dakota Fanning
Director: Chris Weitz
Hollywood's second foray into the Twilight zone features enough fantasy and romance to satisfy most devotees, but just as many viewers will notice this is too often a case of the emperor -- or, more specifically, buff teenage boys -- wearing no clothes.
Seldom has a film disparaged the state of virginity as much as has this lethargically- paced, often inane, paean to thwarted post-pubescent horniness. Believe me chastity can be fun. Ask Doris Day.
Shallow, vapid and cheesy, proving that melancholy eternity themes can sometimes be drenched in tedium - except for ferocious Twi-hards.
Its defects include cumbersome dialogue and ludicrous plotting - its lack of sophistication is total - but who's going to notice with all those shirtless wolf-men flexing their pecs?
The sequel will not disappoint the avid readers of Stephenie Meyer's bestselling four-book series or the rabid fan base of women, especially teenage girls. The strong storytelling keeps you engaged even if you have not read the book.
Alternates between grueling amounts of bad dialogue and silly humor for the teen set; except for a few moments involving the werewolves and the Volturi, it's fairly dismissible drivel.
It never feels as profound as Highlander, and rest assured, Highlander is not my high watermark for metaphorical drama.
Despite an abundance of nude male torsos, New Moon hasn't enough swoony romance for its female demo, action thrills or cleverness anywhere in the production, dragging on eternally like its vamp undead.
New Moon nearly convinces non 'Twilight' fans to embrace the teen franchise, but the final half hour is a stake through the film's heart.
Those who can't get enough of either Stephenie Meyers' 'Twilight' novels or the first movie will no doubt be in hormone heaven over 'New Moon.' For the rest of us, 'New Moon' is 2 hours of cheesy, adolescent lust wrapped in werewolves' clothing.
Vampire movies should suck but not like this. Some will want to drive a wooden stake through my heart. It's a waste of time. Ask anyone who knows me. I don't have a heart.
It's Shakespeare on training wheels made for future Lifetime viewers.
It’s intellectually and socially detrimental to both literature and cinema, simultaneously. The fact that so many girls will see this movie and drink up the messages like poisoned Kool-Aid depresses the hell out of me.
I'm fairly certain none of the millions of fans of the Twilight movies could give a rat's ass what a jaded film critic thinks about it. And so, I'm not going to be one.
Despite superb cinematography and special effects, [it] overstays its welcome and lacks palpable excitement, thrills and suspense. Its mediocre performances and dumbed-down screenplay add insult to injury.
Watching New Moon is like being trapped in a room for two hours with a moody teenage girl who won't stop whining about how her boyfriend dumped her.
I didn't hate this movie... If only we could get rid of Edward and Bella, I think I might actually become a fan.
Edward is still a walking mannequin, and his emotional range is so limited that the connection between Bella and Edward seems strained and at crucial times unconvincing.
It's not going to challenge 'Titanic' in terms of depth, but the Twilight saga is more of a teen-focused soap opera on the big screen that's harmless fun and not nearly as trashy.
The narrative is choppy, the pace is slow, it's way too long and, well, not a lot really happens.
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November 19, 2009:
Critics Consensus: New Moon Wanes
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November 19, 2009:
Total Recall: Star-Crossed Lovers
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November 19, 2009:
Chris Weitz Says He's (Almost) Done with Directing
"New Moon" director Chris Weitz might have one of the most anticipated movies of the year heading to theaters, but he's got other things on his mind -- like retiring from... More...
TECHLAND gives us a first look at the extras, including Leonard Nimoy's last day on set!
AV Club looks at a beloved cult classic, Sam Raimi's Army of Darkness.
TIME offers us a closer look at the characters from the latest Twilight film.
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