Talk:Eclipse (film)/@comment-5605813-20121016042146

This is still my favourite Twilight Saga film and, from what I am reading in these comments I see that I am not alone! Is this because of the director David Slade's interpretation? Or, is it the story? I don't really know. Motion pictures are a very complicated art form! I doubt I will ever be an expert in them. The funny thing is, however, that the film New Moon was the one that caught my attention and caused me to investigate the franchise more. This is because it was the most emotional to me and I am a sogging romantic.

I agree with many of you. Eclipse is the more action-oriented movie, but there are other points that interest me enough to cause me to watch this movie as I used to with Beetlejuice:

This movie concludes the story arc that began with the nomadic vampire clan of James, Laurent, and Victoria and sees Bella's attackers eliminated.

Plot twists include Aro's chess game to acquire Edward and possibly Alice (and Bella, were she a vampire); Victoria's own chess game to distract Edward and the Cullens enough to be able to single Bella out and kill her; and the vampire army, who under Riley Biers are also seeking Bella as prey. I like these different levels and how they do not know they are each being played by those above them.

The full-on rivalry of suitors Edward and Jacob for Bella's affections, which devolve under the pressure of protecting Bella's life.

Sub-plots of the tribe's encounters with the Cold ones, and Jasper's and Rosalie's backstories.

I, however, especially liked the development of Edward's character through actor Robert Pattinson's facial skills. The subtle twists of humour, ardor, anger, and anguish that director Slade is able to capture are brilliant!