Eclipse (Movie)

Eclipse
Plot:


There have been a string of killings all over Seattle, and Victoria (a vampire, also enemy of Bella and Edward) is back and hunting Bella, determined to take Edward's lover as her's was taken from her. As it would turn out, Victoria is creating a newborn (new vampires) army to attack the Cullen clan. The Volturi (vampire secret police) are aware, but just letting it happen because they sort of don't like the Cullens. Mostly because the Cullens have super awesome powers, yet won't join the Volturi. The movie of course features the famed love triangle between Bella, Jacob, and Edward and has Bella constantly being pulled back and forth between the two as they both step in to watch her and protect her from Victoria. Jacob even cuddles Bella in a tent in from of Edward (awkward, right?) and then kisses Bella before the big battle between the Cullens and the newborns (even more awkward unless you're team Jacob) (Edward probably isn't team Jacob). In the end, the Cullens triumph, however the Volturi are all, "You need to turn Bella into a vampire. Or else we'll do something bad and Volturi like." So now Bella has to be a vampire. That'll probably happen in the next movie.


Comparison to book:

The movie is a lot like the book with just a few tweaks here and there. The newborn vampire army is handled a little differently, with Victoria using a human to control it. Also, the string of killings is presented a little differently, but I mean it's a movie, so it kinda has to be. Also, there is a newborn that tries to seek refuge, but the Volturi kill her anyways. That wasn't in the book. But to be honest, the movie mirrors the book almost completely.

Review:

I really went back and forth on including Twilight in *anything* because some of the content is really questionable for tweens. In my personal opinion, there is a level of violence and sexual tension that really may be more appropriate for older teens. But the reality is, this is what tweens are consuming. I decided to go for balance. Tweens are also watching the movie "Sucker Punch" but that doesn't even border on appropriate. Twilight is in a gray area, and I felt comfortable placing it at the "older tween" end of the spectrum because so many tweens and moms are standing in line for hours before each of these movies comes out. Tweens are coming to school in shirts that say "My boyfriend is a vampire". The 'vampire' craze is an important part of tween culture right now (like it or not). So, here is the latest Twilight movie: Eclipse. It is what it is, really. Bella isn't the best character, the story is a tad violent, and borders on inappropriate. However, if tweens are going to watch it, librarians can use this knowledge to encourage kids to 'read' instead. Maybe understanding what tweens like, we can try to find materials for them they may enjoy that are more on their level that include vampire love triangles. Or we can sigh, hand them the giant Twilight books, and just be thankful they are reading.