The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn - Part 2 –In Brief :
The film is the final instalment of the big-screen adaptations of Stephanie Meyer's much-talked about Twilight series. This film is based on the novel Breaking Dawn. The second part of a two-part film forms the fifth film in the series The Twilight Saga, and is the conclusion of the 2011 film The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn – Part 1. Following the birth of Renesmee (Mackenzie Foy),
the Cullens bring together other vampire clans to protect their child
from a false allegation that pits the family against the mighty Volturi.
The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn - Part 2 – Verdict :
Having no iota of an idea about what really happens in the popular
Twilight series or the preceding films in the franchise, this film will
be looked upon in isolation. So, the film does manage to get a
first-time viewer on the edge of his/her seat on more than a few
occasions. There are, without doubt, quite a few moments of
unintentional hilarity in the first-half. Sometimes it's the inane
dialogue, quite often the sheer lack of acting talent found in the lead
pair, Robert Pattinson and Kristen Stewart.
The duo shares a good chemistry (on screen!) with each other but when
it comes to the other sequences in the film, Hamming is the apt word. Taylor Lautner,
who plays Jacob, cuts across as quite a charmer on screen, and his
self-deprecating humour, does manage to bring out the guffaws. Michael Sheen
(what on Earth is he doing acting in such films?) is of course,
brilliant as Aro (one of the Volturi leaders). The film has deviated
from the book in the second half (where they pretty much change the
entire sequence of events).
The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn – Part 2 – Short Plot :
While it is being assumed that most readers are well aware of the
story, to put it in a nutshell, Bella (Kristen Stewart) has been brought
back from near-death by Edward (Robert Pattinson) and the couple intend
to start afresh following the birth of their daughter, Renesmee.
Now, Irina, a member of the Denali coven, informs the Volturi that
Renesmee was a human before she was bitten and transformed into a
vampire. Irina does this after witnessing just one incident, and makes a
false assumption. The Volturi clan is enraged at the Cullens for
breaking the vampire law.
To prove Renesmee is not an immortal child, the Cullens gather
foreign vampire clans, including the Denali, the Amazonian, the
Egyptian, the Irish, and Romanian covens, and also European and American
nomads, to stand as their witnesses to the Volturi. The film takes
quite a big deviation during the second half during the confrontational
scene between the Volturi and those protecting Renesmee. Alice Cullen (Ashley Greene)
plays a crucial part towards the climactic portions of the film. The
end, as we know it, brings peace to the vampire world as well as us,
mere mortals. The fans may find this film a bit underwhelming. However,
as a first-time viewer, one does not find the film bad at all. Yes, the
special effects are horrendous, the comic sequences are sleep-inducting
(the rest of the film covers up by bringing up several moments of
unintentional laughter). The opening and the closing credits, in
particular, are very impressive. The closing credits pack in all the
characters from the previous 'Twilight' films, backed up with fine music
by Carter Burwell.
The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn – Part 2 – Technical :
The werewolves are confined to histrionics and luckily, no lines
are given to them in this film. The special effects, in totality don't
quite make the cut. Considering, the films have grossed millions of
dollars over the last few years, a little more generosity towards visual
effects could have done the trick. Director Bill Condon
manages to bring in some subtlety in the film, yet the entire saga
itself is so marred by eccentricities that it is difficult to make any
scene looks 'serious'. The film is worth a watch, if you're a fan and
have been following the novels/movies or both until now. Even if you
haven't been mildly acquainted with the 'Twilight' series, don't think
it may seem a waste of time or money. The second-half more than makes up
for the inconsistencies in the first half. While the film franchise was
never considered a masterpiece, it has managed to create quite a
humungous fan base for itself. Works for most, so there ought to be
something 'acceptable' about it.
The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn – Part 2 – Final Word :
The film is not deplorable by any stretch of imagination. Fans may
find it a bit underwhelming (as deduced by hearsay). To sum it up, the
film is worth a single viewing.
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