Twi-hards can rejoice.
A new installment of the Twilight Saga has hit theatres, this time in the form of “Breaking Dawn: Part One.”
A romance of epic proportions, it’s a must-see for fans on any team.
The movie begins with the highly anticipated Swan-Cullen wedding. Much time is dedicated to the ceremony, which is filled with everyone’s favorite vampires and a few more for show.
Edward (Robert Pattinson) alone gushes enough heartfelt sentiments and sends enough smoldering glances to last a decade.
Fast-forward to the reception where a very late Jacob Black (Taylor Lautner) arrives. It’s all grins and embraces until Bella (Kirsten Stewart) reveals that she indeed plans to consummate the marriage. This enrages Jacob, sending a storm warning for what is yet to come.
There’s no need to ruin the honeymoon scene for those who have not read the book by Stephenie Meyer, but suffice it to say that it does involve skinny-dipping and bed-breaking and adorable references to the book’s cover. So this isn’t a film for small children to see. Besides, it’s not like this film isn’t scary enough to give them nightmares.
By the time Jacob sees that Bella is preggers, she looks about ready for labor.
Nearly all of the werewolf scenes involve some serious rough-housing and fang-bearing, especially the one where Jacob delivers news of Bella’s pregnancy to his fellow wolves.
By the time Bella does deliver, it appears she’s having sextuplets. Worst of all, Bella’s homebirth is borderline grotesque, as is the blood-gulping scene.
How this movie remains rated PG-13 will forever be an enigma.
Despite the grotesque scenes, the movie is surprisingly enjoyable and better than the previous films in the saga. If you’re not a fan of “Twilight,” beware. “Breaking Dawn” may just convert you. And whether the movie makes you laugh, cry, or gawk, you certainly will not be bored.