FINALLY, I got to see Eclipse for the first time. Okay, it wasn’t really my first. I did go to the midnight opening whilst I was in LA, but I may have been a teensy, weensy bit intoxicated. I blame Jason Segal and Sam Bradley. The first time through, everything felt a bit rushed and way too fast. Losing my Eclipse virginity left me wondering what just happened and longing for more.
I am now proclaiming this weekend’s IMAX viewing as my REAL first time. There was no alcohol in my system and the
This on a hi def, humongous screen made me drool. Just a little.
ginormous screen and surround sound speakers that made it sound like Rob was actually making out with me just gave me a bit more perspective on whether or not I can endorse this movie.
And of course, I can. In fact, I may be in like with Eclipse. Love is such a strong word, and there were some things that could’ve made me love you, but they just didn’t happen.
First, the good stuff!
The action was amaze balls. I knew it would be. That’s David Slade’s specialty! Glass shattering, limbs and heads being torn off. YES, this is what I was wanting the entire time.
Loved the Cullens! Finally, we get some real Cullen action. If you watch the first 2 movies, you realize that really, the Cullens are not even supporting characters. Really, the seem to be barely more then extras. Finally, we get to see and heard more from them. And Jackson totally stole every scene he was in!
Less of the wolves was so refreshing. Or at least less of the wolves as humans. It’s not just because I don’t think that any of them are very good actors. Oh, no wait. That is exactly it. Plus, I mean really, other then Paul, none of them are that nice to look at.
The wardrobe was soooo much better. Still not perfect. I mean, Alice is not nearly as cute and trendy as I think she needs to be. But Robward’s wardrobe filled with v-necks and thermals made me happy. Very, very happy.
The leg hitch was soooo in there. It wasn’t exactly how it all played out in the book, but did I care? Hell no. There was hitching, and I was happy. And maybe a little turned on. Totally normal.
And the stuff that left me… blah.
Complete song placement FAIL! This movie has an amazing soundtrack! I don’t hate one of the songs on it. And while I think New Moon tried too hard with the tunes, Eclipse did not try hard enough. It was a TRAVESTY that Florence + the Machine was in the credits. Seriously? And I really wanted Let’s Get Lost to be the bedroom scene. Badly. Listen to the words. Totally fits.
Sorry TayTay, you just aren't doing it for me.
Jacob is still not working for me. At all. I’m sure Taylor is a nice kid. Really. But he is smaller then Edward, and he is just not smug enough to be the Jacob I have in my head. Yes, I thought after Twilight that Taylor being replaced wouldn’t be a bad thing. And I am still waiting for Taylor to prove me wrong. He just hasn’t.
Where were the naked werewolves? Okay, c’mon. Jacob gets hurt and magically his clothes appear back on his body. This isn’t Harry Potter. Save your magicness for someone else.
Not enough Charlie. There is just not enough Charlie to please me. His banter is always amazing. And I feel like we really didn’t get the necessary Edward/Charlie time we should have. I don’t know. I just like Billy Burke and I want more of him.
The ending was not what I had in mind. I know they wanted to end on happy times, the meadow, makey outey between Edward and Bella, but that is not how the book ends. I want to see Jacob get angry that one last time. I want to see him take off so we know why he isn’t around in the beginning of Breaking Dawn. Maybe that’s just me.
So, overall, I still totally dug the movie. It was the best of the three, no doubt in my mind. And it was my favorite book in the series, so I felt that it was done the justice it deserved. Plus, I got to see Robward on the IMAX, therefore making my life just a little bit more complete.
I know I am late to the party on my wrap up, but what say you? Do you agree with anything I said? Is there something I left out? Please to be commenting.
