Entertain Me
'New Moon' dawns on cinemas
Gao Na Yang
Issue date: 11/19/09 Section: Living
If there was one thing that should have received more funding, it's the make-up. Though vampires had better contact lenses, hair products and sparkling skin than in the preceding film, the make-up was still cheap. Edward's pale face looks like it was caked on with icing. Another vampire whose make-up was horribly done was Laurent, the villain who attacks Bella. It looks like he was dragged through ashes.
Another cheesy scene was a vision that alludes to the characters' futures. The combination of characters running in slow motion would make anyone cringe.
Weitz did, however, do a good job illustrating the vampires' quick movements. Apparitions of Edward are also very well constructed. It looks as though his apparition turns into dust in the air. The jaw-dropper is the apparition of Edward in the water. Bella's hand drags through his face, triggering the disappearance.
There is a good amount of comic relief to balance the depressing tone. All but one scene which includes Bella's father Charlie (Billy Burke) provides comic relief. His sarcasm and wittiness brightens the film's gloomy mood.
Bella's sort-of-friend Jessica (Anna Kendrick) has a funny monologue after they see a zombie movie. Some may find her annoying, but Jessica's ignorance and ability to talk non-stop about the most random things is surely a talent.
Whereas the majority of the film is very gloomy, Italy added color to the mix. The palette used for the scenes were warm, rich colors. Alice's car was yellow, the buildings were a tangy orange and no one can miss all the red cloaks.
Though select details may stick out like a sore thumb, the film is worth a chance. "New Moon" isn't the typical vampire and werewolf film. It's very likely that viewers will develop a love-hate relationship with Weitz when the cliffhanger drops Nov. 20.
Another cheesy scene was a vision that alludes to the characters' futures. The combination of characters running in slow motion would make anyone cringe.
Weitz did, however, do a good job illustrating the vampires' quick movements. Apparitions of Edward are also very well constructed. It looks as though his apparition turns into dust in the air. The jaw-dropper is the apparition of Edward in the water. Bella's hand drags through his face, triggering the disappearance.
There is a good amount of comic relief to balance the depressing tone. All but one scene which includes Bella's father Charlie (Billy Burke) provides comic relief. His sarcasm and wittiness brightens the film's gloomy mood.
Bella's sort-of-friend Jessica (Anna Kendrick) has a funny monologue after they see a zombie movie. Some may find her annoying, but Jessica's ignorance and ability to talk non-stop about the most random things is surely a talent.
Whereas the majority of the film is very gloomy, Italy added color to the mix. The palette used for the scenes were warm, rich colors. Alice's car was yellow, the buildings were a tangy orange and no one can miss all the red cloaks.
Though select details may stick out like a sore thumb, the film is worth a chance. "New Moon" isn't the typical vampire and werewolf film. It's very likely that viewers will develop a love-hate relationship with Weitz when the cliffhanger drops Nov. 20.
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