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I finally (finally 3x) had the time to watch Twilight’s third installment, Eclipse. Notice the emphasis given on finally; well for one, I was not able to watch it on the premiere night the way we planned it. Secondly, I was badly spoiled of the opening credits when Jayem and I rode the bus last Monday. Man, these pirated versions were fast, I had to plug in my earphones and close my eyes to spare myself from being spoiled and not to mention, the bad copy.

General Comment

Despite some of the bad reviews I read and some of the negative comments I got from those who’ve already watched it ahead, I actually thought the movie was great. First off, I would be really disappointed if Eclipse was badly produced. I mean, this is the third movie already. I can probably let go being unsatisfied on the first two movies (yes, I definitely agree with those who think so, too), but the third one should be their redeeming part–and it was! Secondly, and I think I’m going to be biased on this one, the third book is my most favorite read. The first one was, I think, the weakest or I just thought there wasn’t a lot going on. The second book made me cry until the wee hours of the night, only because I hated the thought that Edward was, for me, too weak that he left Bell. Yes, this is me being personal about it.haha The third one was full of action and I loved how a lot of mysteries were revealed about some of the Cullen’s past.

On a Personal Note

Bad-ass Action Scenes (note: thanks to Vampire Academy, I am now in love with the word, “bad-ass”). I cannot say enough. Brilliant is an understatement and their team did a very great job on this one. The fight scenes were greatly executed and even the stunts were just enough to make me go, “whoa”. What I really liked about it was the choreography wasn’t overkilled. I always have issues with movements and stunts that were too way overboard, but the Eclipse team nailed this one. Would it be weird if I say that my exact emotion when I was watching the fight scenes was, “kinilig ako”, seriously. The army of vampires was a good call for the book and the movie.

The Cullen Family ready for action

the army of new born vampires

Overrated Cheesy Scenes. You can always sue me if you don’t agree with me.haha Sorry, but if I was watching Eclipse on DVD, I would’ve fast-forwarded these parts, just kidding. Okay, as much as I’m the type who’s in love with love, the scenes were just too much for me to take. I don’t know if it’s just me or did Bella suddenly become an annoying flirt for me.haha She was all over Edward and she was, too on Jacob. I remember that I was able to bear the one written in the book, but I don’t understand how come it looked off to me when it was already Kirsten Stewart doing it.

The first cheesy scene, which was actually their first appearance, too

I Love-Hate Characters. I’m not so much familiar with Hollywood actors and actresses, so I won’t be able to compare past roles and performances, this will be just me quickly commenting on the casting and their acting on the movie alone.haha I won’t be doing all the main characters, just those who caught my attention and thoughts.;p

Okay, I love…

Jacob Black. I’m not into his six-packs, just so it’s clear; though, I must give it to him for being able to maintain his bod for the movie. Taylor Lautner was, indeed, Jacob Black (period). Jacob’s role was credible and his persona gave justice to who I would have imagined in the book. Although, I find his I’m-hotter-than-you line off, but still it was kinda funny.haha

oh la la

Jane. Two thumbs up for the one who played the Volturi guard, who can give the illusion of pain. The facial expressions, the delivery of lines and even the stares were enough to give me goosebumps. Okay, so maybe I was a little bit extreme on the goosebumps part.haha I can’t help it, she was really good, enough for me to imagine that I had goosebumps even during her first appearance in the second movie.

"decisions, decisions" - jane

Alice. She’ll always be one of my favorite vampires in the book because of her perky character. It’s a good thing that her character wasn’t murdered in the movie. Alice would always be one of those I look forward to because I think she has so much to give and do in the movie.

Alice with his mate, Jasper. Here's a couple I actually like more than Edward and Bella..:P

I hate… Maybe hate is a too powerful word, I’ll use “didn’t like” instead.

I didn’t like…

Edward-Bella. I think I already mentioned it above that Bella’s character in the movie didn’t satisfy me. Some of her acting were too much and some lacked feelings. The same goes for Edward. And just recently, I realized that Edward, as in Robert, may not be as handsome as the one described and written in the book. Sad.

In general, I really thought the movie deserves a star. It was great enough for me to hold my bladder that time.haha Breaking Dawn, the fourth book, is another fave. I can’t wait on how they will spin the plot and cast the characters. And since I was happy with this movie, I’ll be really expecting a lot more on their last part.

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