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The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn - Part 1 (2011)
3.2 out of 5
Movie Information:
Bill Condon directs the first installment of the final chapter in the Twilight saga, focusing heavily on the romance between Bella and Edward.
Lead: Kristen Stewart
Kristen Stewart reprises her role as Bella Swan, a human girl caught in a love triangle with a vampire and a werewolf.
Lead: Robert Pattinson
Robert Pattinson returns as Edward Cullen, the sparkly vampire in love with Bella.
The Movie's Business
Box Office Performance: • North American Gross: $281.5 million (commercially successful), Worldwide Gross: $712.2 million (global success)
Synopsis
In The Twilight Saga Breaking Dawn – Part 1, Bella Swan (Kristen Stewart) and Edward Cullen (Robert Pattinson) finally tie the knot. Their honeymoon bliss is interrupted by the unexpected news of Bella’s pregnancy, a condition that threatens her life as she carries a half-vampire child.
As the baby grows at an alarming rate, tensions rise between the Cullens and the werewolf pack, led by Jacob Black (Taylor Lautner), who vows to protect Bella and her unborn child.
Required Viewing Movies: Review
Strengths
The film boasts beautiful cinematography, particularly during the wedding scenes.
The soundtrack features popular artists, which might appeal to fans of the Twilight saga.
For die-hard Twilight fans, seeing Bella and Edward finally get married fulfills a long-awaited wish.
Weaknesses
The plot focuses heavily on the drawn-out romance between Bella and Edward, which might feel tedious for viewers who aren’t invested in their relationship.
The special effects on the rapidly growing baby are unconvincing at times.
The film suffers from pacing issues, dragging in the middle section before rushing through the final act in preparation for part two.
Why The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn is Required Viewing
The unfortunate thing about Twilight Breaking Dawn – Part 1 is that it offers little for viewers who haven’t been following the Twilight saga. The film relies heavily on the audience’s existing attachment to the characters and their world. The slow pacing and focus on romance overshadow any potential for action or suspense. While it might be a suitable choice for a date night or family movie night it will be rabidly enjoyed by fans who are already invested in Bella and Edward’s story and well worth the watch.
