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The Twilight Saga: New Moon
2009 131 min United States of America PG-13 18+
★5.0
Adventure, Fantasy, Drama, Romance
Director: Chris Weitz
🎭 Based on
«New Moon»
byStephenie Meyer
Trailers
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Description
Forks, Washington resident Bella Swan is reeling from the departure of her vampire love, Edward Cullen, and finds comfort in her friendship with Jacob Black, a werewolf. But before she knows it, she's thrust into a centuries-old conflict, and her desire to be with Edward at any cost leads her to take greater and greater risks.
Budget:
$50M
US Gross:
$298.41M
Worldwide:
$709.83M
Starring
Kristen Stewart
Actor
Robert Pattinson
Actor
Taylor Lautner
Actor
Awards
MTV Movie & TV Awards 2010
— Best Picture
MTV Movie & TV Awards 2010
— Best Actress
MTV Movie & TV Awards 2010
— Best Kiss
Razzie Awards 2010
— Worst Sequel, Remake or Ripoff
Razzie Awards 2010
— Worst Screen Couple
Razzie Awards 2010
— Worst Supporting Actor
MTV Movie & TV Awards 2010
— Best Picture
MTV Movie & TV Awards 2010
— Best Actress
MTV Movie & TV Awards 2010
— Best Kiss
MTV Movie & TV Awards 2010
— Best Actor
Georges Awards 2010
— Best Foreign Drama
Key opinion
The Twilight Saga: New Moon is widely viewed as a technical improvement over its predecessor, though it remains a polarizing entry defined by its sluggish pacing and inconsistent performances. While some viewers appreciate the more dynamic direction and expanded lore, others find the narrative emotionally hollow and the character motivations unconvincing.
| Acting | Taylor Lautner provides a physically convincing performance as Jacob that serves as a highlight for many viewers. | |
| Pacing | The film suffers from a bloated runtime and an uneven narrative flow that results in a tedious viewing experience for many. | |
| Acting | Performances are highly divisive; while some praise the actors for their emotional range, others characterize them as wooden and lacking in depth. | |
| Production | Opinions on the visual aesthetic are split, with some appreciating the brighter, more vibrant palette and landscapes, while others miss the atmospheric, moody tone of the original film. | |
| Production | The special effects, particularly the werewolf CGI, are criticized for appearing unrealistic and poorly integrated due to budgetary limitations. | |
| Adaptation | Critics and audiences disagree on the efficacy of the screenplay, with some finding it a faithful adaptation of the book and others dismissing it as disjointed and superficial. |