The Twilight Saga: Eclipse [DVD] [2017]

Eclipse is one of the more exciting entries in The Twilight Saga, with a stronger focus on action and tension while still keeping the romance at its core. The story develops the relationships well and raises the stakes as the threat from the newborn vampires grows. The film has some great battle scenes, improved pacing, and deeper character development, particularly around Bella’s choices and the rivalry between Edward and Jacob. Overall, an engaging and entertaining film that moves the saga forward and keeps fans invested. A great watch for Twilight fans.

Great movie

I saw this at the cinema on Friday and thought I would post a review for all those potential DVD buyers. I really liked the sound and feel of Twilight but thought New Moon wasn't quite as good; different, but not quite as good. Eclipse was better than New Moon and probably equal to Twilight in my opinion. The story was well adapted from what is quite a thick book. I felt they included the right amount of necessary scenes - the creation the newborn army, Rosalie and Jasper's back stories, Edward's proposal, the Quileute legends, the (great) scene in the tent etc etc and left out bits that didn't really affect the storyline; not an easy task, I'm sure. I liked the look of the film too - Bella appears softer and wears slightly more make up and warmer colour clothing, Edward's clothes are less formal than in New Moon and it all feels more relaxed in line with Bella's happiness I suppose. Kristen Stewart is pretty good as Bella - I've mentioned it before that she still doesn't have a huge range of facial expressions, but she was better in this film, even smiling occasionally which makes her much prettier. Robert Pattinson was also less stiff and formal in his acting and Taylor Lautner almost made me switch to Team Jacob - he looks fantastic, acts well and seems to really enjoy the whole process. Billy Burke as Charlie got the best lines but I have to admit I preferred the original Victoria. I'm glad Jasper came to the fore because he was actually quite good. The effects were great - the wolves in particular - and I really liked seeing the Cullens in action for the first time. The chase and fight sequences were very good and quite tense. Couple of ropey moments when Jacob was carrying Bella, but on the whole really good. The soundtrack was first class too. OK, the (slight) negatives. Well, it wouldn't be a balanced review otherwise! A huge amount of the film is extreme close ups of the actors' faces - not really a problem, but it was a relief after a while to have a wider shot. I thought the wigs and contact lenses just weren't right and made the Cullens look somewhat comical at times. Carlisle, Rosalie, Jasper, Victoria and even Bella's wigs looked too obvious and the golden contacts were just too much - better in previous films. I don't know what's happened to Esme - she looked awful and I don't hold with the film version of Rosalie being the 'most beautiful being on the planet' according to Bella, but that's just my view. Also check out Edward's hideous trousers as he gets out of the car for the practise session! On the whole though, pretty good and I look forward to the next instalment.

The Twilight Saga: Eclipse is a strong entry in the series, delivering a good balance of romance, tension, and action. The story raises the stakes compared to earlier films, with more focus on conflict and character development while still maintaining the emotional core fans expect. The pacing is engaging, the atmosphere is darker and more intense, and it does a good job of building momentum toward the later films. Overall, a thoroughly enjoyable watch for fans of the franchise and a well-rounded chapter in the Twilight saga.

Love the film

It's a film.

Old purchase, but it was great pretty sure I still have it somewhere

Eclipse is many people's favourite book in the Twilight saga (as it is mine), and so I had high hopes for a movie adaptation that pulled out all the stops, and it did just that. The movie opens on a sinister note: a rainy night in Seattle, where a Forks boy, Riley, is attacked and changed by Victoria. Meanwhile, Bella and Edward are planning the future and he maintains that he will only change her if she agrees to marry him, after they are married. Jacob is still tormented by Edward's return, his feelings and the knowledge that Bella wants to become a vampire. At the same time, Charlie is alarmed by daily increasing reports of murders and disappearances in Seattle. This hasn't escaped the Cullens' notice and it soon becomes apparent that Victoria, still hell-bent on revenge, is creating an army of new-borns with which to destroy Bella and the Cullen clan. Eclipse was a sensitive adaptation of the book- suspenseful and breathtakingly dramatic in the fight scenes, particularly where the wolves were involved (the graphics here are great). The movie wasn't too long nor did it feel rushed, there is more humour here than in full moon, which provides a counterbalance for the impending danger posed by Victoria and the Volturi. The dual romance between Bella and Edward and Bella and Jacob was also dealt with really beautifully. The scenes where Jacob keeps Bella warm in the tent the night before the fight, and when she finally admits her feelings for him, are both heart-meltingly magical. Kristen Stewart is more relaxed playing Bella now, there was less awkward restraint on her part in this movie and she's a lot more confident, despite her fragility. It goes without saying that Stewart is perfect as Bella, and she is absolutely beautiful in such a natural way whilst being seemingly oblivious to it. I loved too the way Jasper's and Rosalie's pasts were explored by the movie, and their previously sidelined characters become more understandable for us viewers. But for me, the film belonged to Jacob (Taylor Lautner). Lautner is that unusual actor who is devastatingly beautiful, likeable, incredibly talented and mature beyond his years, and I felt the beautifully written script was interpreted brilliantly by him, and the poignancy of Jacob's dual torment and passionate devotion to Bella is really tangible in his words without being tortured or angsty as you might expect in such a young actor. All in all, a fantastic and thoughtful adaptation, guaranteed to satisfy even hardcore fans of the book.