It took my breath away more than once last night. Bella saying yes to Edwards proposal, the tent scene, the leg hitch, the fight scene. So many scenes that brought my favorite book to life. I have to give it to David Slade...he pulled it off. There was one thing that irritated the hell out of me and I hated. He did this wonky, shaky camera work that may be creative but did nothing more than frustrate me. Eclipse is not a wonky shaky camera kind of story. I'm sure David had his reasons but this fan was not fond of it.Edward took my breath away and almost brought me to tears more than once. He looked absolutely and utterly beautiful in this movie. So much that I almost chose a team. Anyone who knows me knows that I'm Team Switzerland. The tent scene just about changed that status. I love Jacob but Edward put it over the top last night. He was almost human. Rob brought Edward to a totally different level in this movie.
Jacob was finally seen as the sarcastic smart ass that he is in the books. Not some love sick puppy following Bella around. Taylor had some great one liners and he delivered them in perfect Jacob fashion. Everyone knows that Jacob kisses Bella more than once in Eclipse. Not front page news. The first time against Bella's wishes and the second Bella asks him to kiss her. While Taylor was very good showing Jacob's pain and anger...the second kissing scene just didn't have the chemistry that Edward and Bella have. It was so painfully obvious. Don't get me wrong...I love Jacob and Bella's relationship but not in a romantic sense. I was reading an interview with Kristen and she said it was awkward kissing Taylor because they are such good friends. Well...it was clear on the screen.
It was interesting to see how this movie played out. In the first two movies it was all about Bella. In Eclipse...she wasn't the center of attention and everyone's focus. Granted...she was in a lot of scenes but it seemed more that the film was about the pack and the Cullen's protecting her and their love for her. The backstory for Jasper and Rosalie were perfect. Gave just enough information about them.
Eclipse surpassed all expectations for me. Will I see it as many times as I saw New Moon? Most likely. Will I feel guilty about that? Not a snowball's chance. I am a true Twilighter. I will see the movies as many times as possible while at theaters and then will be in line at midnight for the DVD release. :)