The Twilight Saga: Eclipse (2010)

As a string of mysterious killings grips Seattle, Bella, whose high school graduation is fast approaching, is forced to choose between her love for vampire Edward and her friendship with werewolf Jacob.

Director:

David Slade

Writers:

Melissa Rosenberg (screenplay), Stephenie Meyer (novel)

Stars:

Xavier Samuel, Kristen Stewart, Robert Pattinson

18 wins & 30 nominations.

Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Xavier Samuel	...	Riley
Kristen Stewart	...	Bella Swan
Robert Pattinson	...	Edward Cullen
Billy Burke	...	Charlie Swan
Justin Chon	...	Eric
Anna Kendrick	...	Jessica
Michael Welch	...	Mike
Christian Serratos	...	Angela
Jackson Rathbone	...	Jasper Hale
Ashley Greene	...	Alice Cullen
Paul Jarrett	...	Mr. Biers
Iris Quinn	...	Mrs. Biers
Sarah Clarke	...	Renee
Peter Facinelli	...	Dr. Carlisle Cullen
Elizabeth Reaser	...	Esme Cullen

Storyline

Bella once again finds herself surrounded by danger as Seattle is ravaged by a string of mysterious killings and a malicious vampire continues her quest for revenge. In the midst of it all, she is forced to choose between her love for Edward and her friendship with Jacob -- knowing that her decision has the potential to ignite the struggle between vampire and werewolf. With her graduation quickly approaching, Bella is confronted with the most important decision of her life.

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Plot Keywords:

vampire | revenge | graduation | love | friendship | 

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Taglines:

It all begins ... With a choice

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Genres:

Adventure | Drama | Fantasy | Romance

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Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)

Rated PG-13 for intense sequences of action and violence, and some sensuality

Details

Official Sites:

Official site Official site [fr]

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

30 June 2010 (USA)

Also Known As:

The Twilight Saga: Eclipse - The IMAX Experience

Filming Locations:

Belcarra Regional Park, Burrard Inlet, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada

Box Office

Budget:

$68,000,000 (estimated)

Opening Weekend:

£13,756,653 (UK) (9 July 2010)

Gross:

$300,523,113 (USA) (15 October 2010)

Company Credits

Production Co:

Summit Entertainment, Temple Hill Entertainment, Maverick Films

Technical Specs

Runtime:

124 min

Sound Mix:

Dolby Digital DTS

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

2.35 : 1

Did You Know?

Trivia

Miranda Kerr and Vanessa Hudgens were considered to play Leah Clearwater.

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Goofs

During the scene where the Cullens are watching the news, the woman says "reporting live". She's in Seattle and it's night time there but at the Cullens' house we can see it's day time (through the window). Forks and Seattle are in the same time zone, therefore it should be the same time of the day in both places.

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Quotes

Edward Cullen: [to Jacob, whose holding Bella as she sleeps & looking at her tenderly] Can you at least *attempt* to control your thoughts?
Jacob Black: [beat; looking at Edward] I really get under that ice-cold skin of yours, don't I.
[tilts his head]
Jacob Black: What? Are you doubting her feelings for you?
[Edward says nothing, looks cross; Jake scoffs]
Jacob Black: Nice. So picking my brain is OK, but letting me into yours, forget it.

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Connections

Spoofed in Beavis and Butt-Head: Werewolves of Highland/Crying (2011)

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Soundtracks

"Clair de Lune"
Written by Claude Debussy
Arranged by George Wilson
Courtesy of APM Music

User Reviews

The wife owes me big time!

It took my wife nearly a week of constant begging to take her to see Eclipse. After having endured the first two movies and the subsequent years of self therapy to erase the memory, it took a lot of persuasion to guilt trip me into seeing this one as well.

Needless to say, I entered the movie theatre mentally preparing myself for two hours of torture. Frankly, Eclipse was just as bad as I had expected despite reassurances from female co-workers that "It is much better than the last one... honest." I've never read the books nor do I plan to. I know nothing of the author however, I'm guessing she started writing this stuff when she was a twelve year old girl with delusions of what love should be.

This entire movie is nothing more than a very poorly written romantic dilemma, wrapped in a weak premise of vampire and werewolves in an attempt to lure extra interest. So far as stories go this one has no vigour or power what-so-ever. Depth? I've stepped in deeper puddles.

Approximately 80% of this movie is dedicated to examining the lead female's conflicting emotions. Does she want the vampire or the werewolf? Does she understand the lifestyle choice that comes with that decision? Is she willing to accept the risks? Does she understand the impact it will have on those around her? And finally... does anyone at all actually care? Yup, for two whole hours. (Six if you include the first two).

So surely this movie has some redeeming features? Perhaps the acting? Wrong. Stewart's (Bella), emotions range from mildly irritated to slightly concerned whilst trying to maintain an air of vulnerability that irritates instead of earning sympathy. For Pattinson (Edward), it's all about just looking pretty and his acting skills are reduced to nothing more bowing his head slightly so that he always appears to be gazing upwards in an attempt at looking intense. As for Lautner (Jabob), well we all know he can't act so he is reduced to a shameless and topless eye-candy prop.

In summary? Women are from Venus and men are from Mars. If you're a guy, you'll hate this. If you're a woman... you might like it. I'm not trying to belittle the sexes, it's just that type of movie.

Anyway, the wife can beg all she wants... there ain't no way I'm taking her to see the fourth one!