Twilight - Breaking Dawn

Over the years, ive said some scathing things about the Twilight films.  The final chapter of the “saga” is the best of the lot, although that’s not really saying much. And that’s only because the film doesn’t revolve arounf the incessant whining of a girl who cant choose between a vampire and a werewolf.

We pick up where we left off, with Bellas eyes turning red. What should follow is the ramifications of this decision, with Edward trying to come to terms with his feelings about his now immortal bride.  Instead, cue the cheesy line that we’ve come to expect from these films, “we’re the same temperature now”, and everybody is immediately happy with the decision, including Jacob.

For those that have read the books, you will know about Jacob and Renesmee, and its almost as creepy as you  would expect. In fact, the acting is at an all time high for this period, with Kristen Stewart channelling blind rage at Taylor Lautner to great effect.  This part of the film is the most believeable, with Stewart seeming genuinely furios that Jacob could have feelings for her newborn child. 

Sadly, the acting doesn’t stay at this level for too long, as we are again subject to wooden performances and grimacing from the majority of the cast.

Michael Sheen is the sole example of a consistent performer, with his performances capturing the malevolent and sadistic nature of Aro, while always looking out for number one.  This is perfectly encapsulated towards the end of the film, with Aro escaping the future that Alice has shown him.

In the end, you need to try not to think about the story too much, and just be glad that the film, and the franchise along with it, has come to an end.  If you do want to think about what has happened, you may come to the conclusion that nothing actually happened, just some posturing between vampires and werewolves.

Lets just be grateful that this is all over now, and we can be safe in the knowledge that there shouldn’t be any more of them.