I got to see New Moon a little early!

So, I was incredibly lucky and got to go and watch New Moon last night as part of a test showing.  A friend of mine works at a movie theater – oh yeah, I got connections.

Anyways . . . here is what I thought.

I liked it and it was well done, but I liked Twilight better, maybe, I don’t know.  I think part of this is because I really didn’t like New Moon as a book.  I am definitely Team Edward and so having him out of the picture for so long is, well, sad.  Another reason why I didn’t like this book is that there isn’t a whole lot of action and a whole lot of Bella being depressed, despondent, and pathetic.  All I want to do is slap her.  But, the way they filmed New Moon was awesome!

For those of you who are die-hard fans and who don’t think they should change the book at all, well, I hate to say this, but you might not like the movie.  The director did change a lot of little things in order to make the film more action packed and keep the momentum moving along.  I liked the changes.

Also, I must say this, I went to this movie with two guys who have never read the books.  So they asked lots of questions and held side conversations throughout the entire film.  So, I didn’t get that “feeling” while watching the film.  I’m going again on Monday, so I’ll really know by then.

You might be wondering why I liked Twilight better.  Well, I think the main reason is that I miss the cool, indie film type direction and editing of the first director.  However, the special effects are a-mazing!  Seriously – really good.  I couldn’t wait for the scenes with the non-humans just so I could see how they would look.