Twilight: Breaking Dawn movie review

        With such intense excitement already driving fans wild to see the third Twilight movie, Breaking Dawn Part I, how did director Bill Condon keep moviegoers interested? Fans that have read the book already know what will happen and fans that have been following the movie online had obvious hints of what was going to happen; however, the film has managed to remain number one in the Box Office so far, grossing approximately $220.8 million.

       Although numbers can speak for themselves, proving how much the world enjoyed Breaking Dawn Part I, was the film actually satisfactory to viewers? 

      Fans were blood-thirsty to see Twilight as soon as it came out. Thus, any hardcore Twilight fan would love the film. On the other hand, the non-fans, who were probably dragged by their Twilight-crazed friends and family, could probably see right through the glittering vampires and take an honest look at the film.

     The new trend for grabbing viewers' attention in Hollywood is by using special effects; therefore, like any modern day Hollywood film, Twilight included various special effects, including scenes featuring telepathic wolves, sprinting vampires and the newlywed's newborn.

     Although Hollywood uses special effects, they manage to balance editing with the storyline, creating a suture effect to draw the audience in and maintain cohesiveness. On the contrary, Breaking Dawn dropped the ball when trying to juggle special effects and the storyline. A scene where this was made painfully obvious was in the scene with the unmistakable animatronic newborn baby's eyes capturing Jacob.

       Some of the special effects may have been flawed, but the film overall was exceptional. Overlooking a few kinks, Twilight once again enraptured viewers with the fanciful love story of Bella Swan and Edward Cullen.

      Between the love-inspired cooing, you will also find yourself chuckling throughout the movie, as you would in any romantic comedy. This dramatic romance finally finds its balance in mood; not allowing the melodramatic air that drowned viewers in sorrow in the first two films. Condon perfectly places bits of humor in Breaking Dawn to keep you from shedding too many tears. Besides, tears would be inappropriate for part I of Breaking Dawn, which celebrates new life: marriage, childbirth and vampire transformation.

     Furthermore, the fast-pace action of the film will keep you so intertwined that you cannot tear your eyes from the screen. The only time a viewer might get bored is when Bella, played by Kristen Stewart, is bored herself during the honeymoon.

     Moviegoers have noticed Kristen Stewart beginning to improve her characterization as Bella. Although critics might say that Stewart is way behind schedule, this may be perfect timing. Stewart's transformation as an actress can be seen as parallel to her transformation to a vampire at the ending of the film.

     Her last-minute characterization improvements are as abrupt as the finale itself. Bill Conrad leaves viewers blood thirsty for more. If you were not a fan before, the open-ended finale of Breaking Dawn Part I will have you acting as if you were.