The Twilight Saga: New Moon

PG-13

Released Nov 20, 2009

2 hr. 10 min.

Romance

Fantasy

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After the abrupt departure of Edward (Robert Pattinson), her vampire love, Bella (Kristen Stewart) finds comfort in her deepening friendship with Jacob Black (Taylor Lautner). However Bella's loyalties are put to the test as she becomes drawn into the world of werewolves, ancient enemies of vampires.

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Critics Consensus

The Twilight Saga's second installment may satisfy hardcore fans of the series, but outsiders are likely to be turned off by its slow pace, relentlessly downcast tone, and excessive length.

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Seamak R

This movie, much like this franchise in general, is utter garbage. 'Nuff said.

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

04/11/24

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LeeAnna

One of the greatest cinematic experiences of my life!! I feel so lucky to have gotten to see this in Theaters!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

08/07/23

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Maria

It was the best movie ever, reminiscing my childhood

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

09/10/22

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James E

It's a good time if you can forgo your withdrawals. It's not the deepest or most complex story telling, but it's fun and interesting enough to entertain those that are willing. Some of the deeper moments are glossed over and unless you're willing to fill in the lines, it might seem more shallow than it is. Most of the cast for the werewolves are fairly poor in their performances here, especially when they are shirtless. Taylor Lautner has roles where he proves his acting chops, but this film is far from that and his performance makes some of his scenes exceedingly difficult to watch. Much of the hate exists to follow the bandwagon. The moments and tropes that receive hate in this franchise are constantly ignored when they appear in other franchises, if you can lighten up and not take it too seriously, you can easily enjoy yourself in this film. This is probably the worst film of this franchise though.

Rated 2 out of 5 stars

03/10/24

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Andrea C

La prima mezz'ora di questo secondo capitolo è semplicemente agghiacciante, un addio artificioso e con una regia pessima che risulta davvero difficile da digerire per chiunque non sia estremamente fan della saga. Una volta superata l'agonia, la storyline riprende, vengono introdotti nuovi personaggi in discreto modo ma la sensazione è che la trama sia davvero troppo legata al solo mondo teen e alla sola storia d'amore. Gli accenni alla rivalità tra razze invece funzionano e sono senza dubbio la parte migliore dell'intero film. Anche il finale è davvero troppo dozzinale.

Rated 2.5 out of 5 stars

03/05/24

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Spencer P

With half of it being painfully slow relationship drama that isn't directed well at all, the other half struggling to build its fantasy world with lackluster visual effects, and even worse character developments, New Moon is the kind of diminished return that makes you question why you're watching throughout the runtime.

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

02/23/24

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Chris Weitz

Director

Kristen Stewart

Bella Swan

Robert Pattinson

Edward Cullen

Taylor Lautner

Jacob Black

Ashley Greene

Alice Cullen

Rachelle Lefevre

Victoria

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Anna King

Time Out

Rated: 4/5

Nov 17, 2011

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Laremy Legel

Film.com

So long as there are people, there will be love stories -- I hope they all feel as lush and lively as this one.

Rated: B

May 6, 2011

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Nick Schager

Lessons of Darkness

New Moon is only after the affectation of emotion, of swoon-worthy poses and faux-momentous aesthetics.

Rated: D

Apr 5, 2010

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Joe Lipsett

Hazel & Katniss & Harry & Starr Podcast

New Moon is a deeply boring book turned into a deeply boring film, though at least Michael Sheen seems to understand what a campy disaster he's co-starring in.

Rated: 2/5

Jan 30, 2024

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Brian Eggert

Deep Focus Review

New Moon misses the mark like its predecessor, largely because the monster aspects of the story are the least interesting part, even though they play such a significant role.

Rated: 1.5/4

Aug 30, 2023

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CJ Sheu

Critics at Large

After the lightning strike of Bella and Edward, it's nice to see a more gradual and human romance blossom, even if we know that it's doomed from the start.

Sep 10, 2021

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Synopsis

After the abrupt departure of Edward (Robert Pattinson), her vampire love, Bella (Kristen Stewart) finds comfort in her deepening friendship with Jacob Black (Taylor Lautner). However Bella's loyalties are put to the test as she becomes drawn into the world of werewolves, ancient enemies of vampires.

Director: Chris Weitz
Executive Producer: Marty Bowen, Greg Mooradian, Mark Morgan, Guy Oseary
Screenwriter: Melissa Rosenberg
Distributor: Summit Entertainment
Production Co: Summit Entertainment, Temple Hill
Rating: PG-13 (Some Violence|Action)
Genre: Romance, Fantasy
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): Nov 20, 2009, Wide
Release Date (Streaming): Feb 4, 2014
Box Office (Gross USA): $296.6M

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