Talk:Eclipse movie reviews/@comment-75.170.26.211-20100710043137

Eclipse surpasses the first two movies in the Twilight saga in that, overall, it confers the same emotion and holds true to the sentiment of the book. Loyal Twilight series readers will find fewer discrepancies when comparing the movie to the book, though, of course, there are still differences. (See the “Book vs. Movie” link.)

In my opinion, the glaring difference is that the conflict between Edward and Jacob is exaggerated, and Bella on at least two occasions speaks to Edward harshly in regard to Jacob, which does not accurately represent their relationship as portrayed in the book. (It is out of character for Bella to leave from school with Jacob on his motorcycle when Edward is standing there, asking her not to go. When Jacob kisses Bella and her hand is broken, Edward responds with great restraint in the book [and some dialogue that would have been quite humorous in the movie], and so the movie portrayal is inaccurate here, exaggerating the rivalry. Also out of character for both Bella and Edward is the scene where Bella says, “Don’t!” to Edward and pulls away from him when he is trying to restrain her from going after Jacob just before the battle.)

Eclipse shows more kissing than Twilight or New Moon – a good thing! The action scenes help with the pace of the movie. Edward and his family members look better in Eclipse than they did in New Moon. (They even managed to get Edward’s ears and neck to match the paleness of his face this time!) The wolves look good, too, and quite realistic.

Though a favorite scene (the tent scene) wasn’t perfect, it wasn’t completely off base, and the same can be said for the proposal scene. Both elicited similar feelings as the oringial scenes in the book.

Charlie’s character really shined in Eclipse. His comedic timing was perfect. Kristen Stewart’s acting has grown (less head shaking and fewer awkward pauses), and Bella comes across as more confident.

For Twilight movie fans who have not read the books, you’ll like this one! There’s more kissing and romance than Twilight, and more action than New Moon. Overall, it’s my favorite movie in the Twilight saga. Though not as satisfying as the book, it will give readers that Eclipse “feeling” all over again.