The Twilight Saga: New Moon (2009)

Edward leaves Bella after an attack that nearly claimed her life, and, in her depression, she falls into yet another difficult relationship - this time with her close friend, Jacob Black.

Director:

Chris Weitz

Writers:

Melissa Rosenberg (screenplay), Stephenie Meyer (novel)

Stars:

Kristen Stewart, Robert Pattinson, Taylor Lautner

20 wins & 24 nominations.

Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Kristen Stewart	...	Bella Swan
Christina Jastrzembska	...	Gran
Robert Pattinson	...	Edward Cullen
Billy Burke	...	Charlie Swan
Anna Kendrick	...	Jessica
Michael Welch	...	Mike
Justin Chon	...	Eric
Christian Serratos	...	Angela
Taylor Lautner	...	Jacob Black
Ashley Greene	...	Alice Cullen
Jackson Rathbone	...	Jasper Hale
Russell Roberts	...	Mr. Berty
Cam Gigandet	...	James (archive footage)
Michael Sheen	...	Aro
Jamie Campbell Bower	...	Caius

Storyline

After Bella recovers from the vampire attack that almost claimed her life, she looks to celebrate her birthday with Edward and his family. However, a minor accident during the festivities results in Bella's blood being shed, a sight that proves too intense for the Cullens, who decide to leave the town of Forks, Washington for Bella and Edward's sake. Initially heartbroken, Bella finds a form of comfort in reckless living, as well as an even-closer friendship with Jacob Black. Danger in different forms awaits.

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Plot Keywords:

vampire | werewolf | based on novel | forks washington | open ended | 

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Taglines:

The Next Chapter Begins

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Genres:

Adventure | Drama | Fantasy | Mystery | Romance

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Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)

Rated PG-13 for some violence and action

Details

Official Sites:

Official Facebook Official site [United States]

Country:

USA

Language:

English Italian

Release Date:

20 November 2009 (USA)

Also Known As:

Twilight 2

Filming Locations:

118 Stevens Drive, West Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada

Box Office

Budget:

$50,000,000 (estimated)

Opening Weekend USA:

$142,839,137, 22 November 2009

Gross USA:

$297,816,253

Cumulative Worldwide Gross:

$711,020,081

Company Credits

Production Co:

Temple Hill Entertainment, Maverick Films, Imprint Entertainment

Technical Specs

Runtime:

130 min

Sound Mix:

Dolby Digital DTS SDDS

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

2.35 : 1

Did You Know?

Trivia

In the scene where Charlie is giving Bella her birthday presents, there is a picture of Bella and Edward from Twilight (2008) stuck in the corner of a wall decoration behind her bed.

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Goofs

Since Carlisle has been a doctor for over 100 years, he could still have plastic syringes with metal cap needles for personal use at home.

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Quotes

Bella Swan: It's my birthday, can I ask for something? Kiss me.

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Connections

Spoofed in Robot Chicken: The Godfather of the Bride 2 (2011)

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Soundtracks

No Sound But The Wind
Written by Tom Smith (as Smith), Chris Urbanowicz (as Urbanowicz), Russell Leetch (as Leetch) and Ed Lay (as Lay)
Produced by Tom Smith
Performed by Editors
Courtesy of Kitchenware Records

User Reviews

So bad it's actually funny!

After I watched the first movie, which I thought was okay, I got interested in reading the books. So I headed to the book store and read the blurb on the back and it said something like: "Bella is still torn apart in her choice between Edward and Jacob."

So I thought: Okay, let's skip this one and have a look at the blurb of the next book, Eclipse, which said something like: "Bella's mind is tortured by the still ongoing dilemma between Edward and Jacob."

The Breaking Dawn blurb still mentioned some emotional attachment to Jacob even though she clearly had something going on with Edward, which is clear from the start.

So I decided I didn't want to read the books anymore and I patiently waited for the movie, hoping something else would happen besides love trouble and childish romance dilemma's.

As it turns out, it was only about the love obsession. You don't sympathise at all with the main character. She's somewhat of a selfish bitch, actually. "I miss my boyfriend so I'm doing all this crazy risky stuff to see him! Don't expect me to be home for dinner! I mean it! I'm gonna do it! Look at me! Look at me! Oh, Jacob put his shirt off! I'm doing it! Wiiiiiiii!" The incredible part was that she still had friends after all the sick and childish behaviour.

But it IS a really funny movie to see with friends! Don't bother not talking through it. It's funnier with audio comments. Try Rifftrax.