A Twilight Kiss

Courtesy of Summit Screening Room

Laughter Galore I have never laughed so much during any Twilight Saga movie, not that it was ridiculous, but director Bill Condon made sure to add levity to what will soon be a grave situation, and, even then, managed to elicit a laugh. In particular, the honeymoon’s sexual tug-o-war and Edward’s eventual capitulation was one amusing shot after another.

Skinny Bella The digital techniques employed to reduce Kristen Stewart to a skeletal and sickly pregnant Bella Swan were so effective that when she transformed into a vampire, the return of her beauty became even more remarkable. The CSI type of digital technology to illustrate what’s happening inside Bella’s systems was also quite helpful.

Tight Editing The pacing was excellent, with everyone being shown at their best. Director Bill Condon recognized his actors’ weaknesses and made sure they were not exposed to their disadvantage. A very good example would be the members of the pack, majority of whom were in action sequences and had limited lines. Even Kristen and Rob’s acting ticks were greatly reduced with gentle prodding (I’m assuming) from their director.

Shape-Shifter Technology The digital werewolves, for some reason, are still not impressive. I cannot pinpoint what’s bothering me, whether it’s their size, hair movement, or what.

Poor Action Choreography Although Breaking Dawn director Bill Condon proved to have a deft touch for intermingling drama with comedy, his poor eye for blocking fights was immediately evident as werewolves and vampires were reduced to punching, blocking and shoving. And this worries me. A lot. Breaking Dawn Part 2 is basically an action film.

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