This is my final Twilight saga movie review. No doubt my friend Tina is already poised to type the words “Barf.”
I wonder if she is feeling sentimental, too.
I saw Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn Part 2 last night at a special early screening. I was curious if director Bill Condon could pull together a fitting end to the series, since he had already used in my estimation all the ‘good stuff’ from the final book in Part 1.
The audience at the early show was pumped, but there was none of the mania of years past. I’d like to think we’ve all matured a little.
The film has, too.
The screenplay has a sense of humor. It was funny…on purpose. And at times also sweet and sad.
Part 2 also features vampire Bella. For all the critics who have slammed her character for being weak and codependent, come see her being seriously bad-ass. To everyone. All she needs is a bow-and-arrow and ‘luck forever in her favor.’
Most importantly, Part 2 is action-packed and full of surprises. I haven’t made this much noise watching a movie in ages — the vampire battle is shocking and strewn with death.
Even if you’re not a big Twilight fan, I strongly recommend you come see how it all ends.
Epic? Indeed.
Films in-flight
I have two movie recommendations for you tonight.
They are both foreign films — one French, the other Israeli — so I suppose it is fitting that I watched them both on my plane home from Germany.
I took his advice today and loved the film so much, I want to pay it forward. The Intouchables tells the story of Phillipe, a quadriplegic — he was injured hang gliding — who needs a new caregiver. Driss only applies for the job so that he will get turned down and be able to continue to live on public assistance. His careless attitude tweaks Phillipe’s interest, and he hires him. Watching their friendship grow and change them both is perfection.
It is a feel good movie made one better because it is based on a true story.
How do his achievements impact his relationship with his father? And how far will he go to make things right? This little film makes you think.
And I think you will enjoy them both.
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