Well, I have waited almost a week before reviewing the movie and I still don’t know what to write!  I knew that I wanted to see this movie at the cinema – I mean who doesn’t love a vampire movie on the big screen!  But I wasn’t really sure if I wanted to see it when it first came out – or when a bit of time had passed and I could watch it without the queues and the jostling for the best seat in the theatre.  But as luck would have it, a friend bought me a ticket for the opening Friday night.

Now first thing to be noted was the theatre was absolutely packed.  I mean I had to sit right up the front – the whole theatre was booked out.  Now I’m used to having at least a few seats free around me – Do you remember the last time you were at the cinema and it was packed?? But last Friday, we got there so ‘late’ that we had to sit 5 rows from the front! 5! Luckily, I had a really comfy seat – because I have to admit that it was a little too close for me!! 

As for the movie… I guess it depends how you feel about the first movie, or even the books.  I liked the first book, but was unsure of the first movie.  The second book I thought was  pretty good – so I was hoping that the movie would live up to the hype.  I think this time it does.  The special effects are better, the adherence to the books are better, and even the music is better! (I think!!)  One thing to be aware of though.  If you are going to sit right up the front – know that there are some camera angles that might have you wishing that you were able to snag a seat in the back row.

What do you think of New Moon?