Smexy: Alright Katie – go ahead. Scream it at me in big bold letters, I deserve it. For months now on Twitter you have been touting Team Jacob, and I have been saying no, booo Jacob, give me Edward. I was wrong. You were right. Hot damn did Jacob not only look good in this movie, but he blew Edward out of the water. Robert Pattinson looked liked and acted like his cardboard cutout that Nordstrom sells. Robert Pattinson made such an impact in Twilight that I have to give huge kudos to the people who created New Moon. My theater literally erupted when Taylor Lautner took his shirt off. (ok, and I totally shouted a “woot woot” too) and then, which I think is even more amazing, at the very end when Edward takes his shirt off for the big reveal, the theater was totally silent.
KB: I knew New Moon would be the movie where the audience would go, “Edward who?” to “take me now Jacob!” From a book and movie perspective New Moon is where lines are drawn and the fans pick sides between Edward and Jacob. When I read New Moon, I was still on the fence on who Bella should choose. After seeing New Moon, I had no doubt in my mind that it is all about Jacob. I felt that Robert Pattinson’s acting was so off and silted. When he left Bella, I was not affected in any way. When Taylor aka Jacob appeared on screen, it was like a breath of fresh air. He brought alive the movie in such a way from his skill as an actor to his ease in the role that anyone who was on Team Edward would shift to Team Jacob. Movie Edward is a very pale (haha) comparison to movie Jacob. It is no competition who wins in the body department and the same goes for acting. Speaking of acting, what was your opinion of the acting skills of Robert, Kristen and Taylor? How about any of the others secondary characters in New Moon? Did anyone else make an impression on you?
Smexy: I actually thought Kristen Stewart did a better job in New Moon. In Twilight there was so much sighing and weird noises coming out of her mouth. She seemed more at ease and mature in this role. I still don’t love her for the role of Bella overall though. As you said, Taylor did a great job, I was really impressed by his performance. Robert Pattinson, as much as I hate to say it, just didn’t deliver. Yes, he was not in a lot of the movie, but there was no spark, or sparkle when he was on screen. I did enjoy the brief appearances by Jessica and Mike this time around and I of course love Charlie, Bella’s dad. The Volturi, for what we saw of them seemed to have the same sort of creepy vibe as in the book. I am looking forward to getting more of them. What did you think of the werewolves, KB? I loved the special effects and the fight between Jacob and Sam. I wish the actual wolf boys would have received more screen time. Do you think the wolves represented the book well?
KB: I am in agreement with you about Kristen Stewart. At certain points I thought she did a great job, especially her interactions with Taylor but she seemed so bored, not depressed because her sparkle man walked out on her. Even when she seemed excited or felt that rush from riding the motorcycle that Jacob fixed to the cliff jumping, it felt so ho hum. Billy Burke played Charlie perfectly. I also like Ashley Green as Alice. She really brings a nice personality to the character even though her lack of fortune telling at the most important times annoyed me. In the very short time Michael Sheen was on screen as Aro, he really gave a great performance even though he was underused. And poor Dakota Fanning brought nothing as Jane. The one character I was also very impressed with was Sam Uley, the alpha for the wolves. Again in the short time Chaske Spencer was on screen, he really gave a nice insight to the character.
When the boys turned into werewolves, I felt a rush and really felt they did represent the book well as a whole. My favorite parts where when we saw Jacob with his wolf crew and welcoming Bella into his world.
The gazelle picture is hilarious! Muscles Mc J is perfect to describe Jacob.
Team Jacob all the way!
Team Jacob!!! (sorry little eddie!)
Mandi I have a confession. I saw 2012 instead of New Moon last weekend. Can we still be friends, after this shameful confession?
I am all about Team Jacob, Edward and his sparkle can suck it.
P.S. Come hell or high water I will be going to see New Moon this weekend!
Smokin: 2012 has John Cusack, so we forgive you.
Oh nummy Cusack..as long as you see it this weekend! All will be forgiven ;)
Haha! I LOVE the action figures– hilarious! Great post, I love hearing about everyone's experiences with New Moon. x)
What did I just read?!?!!??
**Scrolls back up, did I read that right***
**Scrolls down… I did, I did read that right…**
**passes out…***
Whew… I think that was a dream…
*scrolls back up*
OMG… My Edward ears did hear right…. OMG….
Okay… I am agreeing with you on his body… OMG… He is freaking hot… Yes, Jacob…. but you ARE jumping ship on me… OMG…..
**I have to digest what I just read…** Will be back..
As I mentioned at my blog, I'm not a fangirl, but I was rooting more for Edward in Twilight. This time around, it's Jacob all the way. Not just cuz he's so hot w/o his shirt on, but because dayum, the guy is one of the good ones. I'd smack Bella upside the head if I thought it would knock some sense into her, but me think she'd just lose her remaining brain cells.
Go Naked..er Jake!
Oh.. and ps… Love the gazelle…. Still have not processed yet what I read…
(BTW, I thought 2012 was a bit of a yawnfest. Wait for the DVD. Even John Cutie can't save us completely).
I Can't wait to see it.I love sexy Werewolfs.She I love Edword in Twilight but in new moon I love jacob when I was read the books i never could Chouse in the end how she should love.I will take Boat I'm willing to Have two man at once.
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Eli – I have had fun going around blogs too :)
Cecile – you KILL me!!! LMAO. I know, I know..I totally jumped ship. What can I say – I am fickle in my lust..and shallow – HA! I still lurve Edward, I just want Jacob more now…
Will you still talk to me?
Stacy – He is a good one – but I think Edward is too. He has never liked what he is and he refuses to let Bella become like him…yet. Bella is annoying. ;)
Will watch 2012 on dvd! I want to see Ninja Assassin anyway!
stacey – My kind of girl!
I fell in love – with a werewolf.
But…he's mine *grin*
LOL Mandi & Katie. I will confess to joining Team Jacob from the very beginning. I can't wait to see the movie…roll on Saturday! And yes, I'll be taking my figurative drool bucket for the ab scenes :)
Did anyone have the sameexperience I had in the theater when Taylor ripped off his shirt and the crowd went OHHHHH!?
And don't get me started when Taylor cut his hair and was walking in the rain with only those jean shorts on.
Then when Edward took off his shirt, there was silence or a few snickers?
Oh, that was totally my experience. Silence when Edward revealed himself. Eruption when Taylor walked onto the screen (even fully clothed)
No… agreeing with you Katie! When I went see it with daughter and her bff… The whole theatre sucked it is breath and held it right before he took off his shirt… then when it came off…. There were whistles, cat calling, ohhhhh and aaahhhhh! We did that the whole time he appeared on the screen.
Okay… and there was silence (except from me) when Edward came on shirtless… but still…
I've always been Team Edward but I have to be Switzerland now because Jacob was so good in New Moon!
Orannia – see, I am a fair weathered fan..give me a hot body and I switch teams like that! You were right all along :)
Ladytink – I know! I still heart Edward. I think I am an Edward fan in the book and a Jacob fan for the movie!
Team JACOB in the movies! Team Edward on the books!
High-five Taschima
Kristen Stewart still gets on my nerves.
I am book Team Edward and movie Team Jacob. Taylor Lautner did a really good job.
Can't wait for Eclipse!
Eclipse was my fav book of the series!
Me too – my friends who've read the books ask me why Eclipse? I loved the tent scene…I hope that makes it into the movie.
Oh Patti… The tent scene… Oh Yes…. ***That image is implanted in my fantasy, hee hee**
Oh the tent scene – we mention it over at Katies – teeny bopper tent menage. I love that part. Is it June yet???
If they even think of not having tent menage scene I'm boycotting, sexy Jacob abs or not.
*gasp* They wouldn't dare!
They better not… or this Freaking Cougar will be shapeshift and beat some a$$
OMG Cecile – we need to find a way to go see Eclipse together!! Can we say – Road Trip!! How fun would that be??
LOVE this review girls! It was fun and creative. I'm so proud of my smexygirl :)
OMG… We soooo should do that… LOL!!! I think we might get kicked out the theatre though… can see it now… But omg… the trouble would be sooo much fun. And I promise to be good in the movies!!!I'll keep my catcalls to a minimum!! OF about 100 instead of 1000… lol
Oh – and this after you made fun of my New Moon skit, Melissa! Uh huh..you just like it now that I am a fan of Jacob. You can tell me too that you were right and I was wrong ;)
I like men who aren't afraid to take off their clothes, too ;) Loved the review, and the photos were a particularly nice touch! So I have to ask – did anyone in the theatre wonder why you were snapping pics of Little Eddie and his gazelle? LOL
Yes, there were teenage girls sitting next to me (imagine that!) and they gave me some weird looks and lots of whispering. See the humiliation I am put through for this blog.
What is worse, at the hair dressers today, I still had edward in my purse (from the movies, I don't carry him around – honest!) and my son took him out to shoot him with some happy meal toy. People were like – why do you have an edward doll in your purse? Sigh. :)
What a pouter that Little Eddie is! Just because he can't take off his shirt he gets all jealous of other guys.
Your review made me laugh. :) Lautner definitely has a Matt Damon thing going on–I think it's so funny that you can definitely see the influences on both Lautner and RPatt. Lautner said he admires Matt Damon and RPatt said he wants to emulate James Dean.
You guys are hilarious! :P I love the pic of Little Eddie with his gazelle! :P
LMAO!! And my daughter has that happy meal toy, so I have a fair idea which one you are referring to. She was bummed they gave her a boy toy, but still happily shot at me with the little darts. :)
Great review :)
Some good points there, and the wolves do rock
I Can't wait to see it.I love sexy Werewolfs
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I have always been an underdog kinda girl…so i've always been team jacob, but holy smokes batman!!! they didn't look like that when i was 17….i hated the cullens eyes and the volturi eyes, it was a bit overkill…my beautiful Jasper looked fugly as heck!! Edward's acting was soooo flacid…broke my heart every time bella hurt jacob…i gave it an A- rating, in case anyone cares…LOL
I LOVE the action figure
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The eyes were kind of distracting..they stood out too much or something.
Jasper- why do they make him look like that? What is up with his hair? Is it really described like that in the book? Yes – Jasper=fugly.
I love your blog. You crack me up every time you post something and have hooked me up with some awesome links to other cool sites and blogs!
P.S. I had no team until I saw New Moon and now I am 500% Team Abs!
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Hey Mandi and KB..
Great vibes with the combo review…
loving the gazelle Mandi and still jealous of your Eddie toy and now you added a Jacob toy as well..Jealous much!!!!
I went to see it and I must admit I loved it..
I thought everyone brought individual strenghts to their part.. the wolves of course outshone the whole lot of them…
But Edward is suppose to be cold and standoffish – he was, Jacob is meant to be this hot bad boy – wanting to get the girl, he certainly projected that and after all the "Dear God" screams in the cinema where I was – a few of those people would certianly like to have a few things to say to Ms. meyer about why Jacob did not get the girl…
Glad you girls had fun with your dolls at the cinema…
Monica – Thank you! I have fun being silly ;)
EH – yes, I had fun with my dolls..LOL.
Poor Mho was stuck at home licking his New Moon trading cards. :(
OMG that Jacob doll is hot! Where did you get him?
I have to admit, I was Team Edward reading the books. But now, I've wised up and joined Jacob's Team :D
I feel like such a cougar drooling over his bod!
I don't have that actual jacob doll…I need to find him!
I am a puma – apparently that is 30-40 ;)
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