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Written by Samantha Brierley

The second installment of Stephanie Myers’ “Twilight” series kicked off Friday, November 20, 2009. “New Moon” highlights the love triangle between Bella Swan, her best friend Jacob Black, and her love interest Edward Cullen. It also highlights the disappearance and return of Edward Cullen.

I went to see the movie the day after opening day, and luckily managed to snag a seat in the side aisles. The audience “woo’d” when a shirtless Jacob Black showed up, but not as obnoxiously as I had expected. At “Twilight,” the girl fans were screaming as the opening credits came on, but not at “New Moon”, thank goodness. I was impressed with the graphics and the way the film was set up. I thought “Twilight” was corny, but “New Moon” definitely wasn’t. It was full of constant action, great music, and was better at following the story line than “Twilight.” I think it has a lot to do with the installment of a new director, Chris Weitz (who also directed the movies American Pie and About a Boy).

The soundtrack to “New Moon” has me blown away, as well. The artists that were picked are from Indie Rock bands and it’s great because this helps get their name out, since most Indie bands are underground or not well-known. The artists on the soundtrack include Indie Rock veterans Death Cab for Cutie, Band of Skulls, Anya Marina, Thom York of Radiohead and Lykke Li. Myers’ favorite band Muse is also included on the soundtrack. My personal favorite is “Possibility” by Lykke Li. This haunting, melancholic ballad is played while Bella falls into a deep depression over her lover Edward Cullen runs away.

Entertainment Weekly’s website reported that “New Moon” grossed $72.7 million on opening day, which topped “The Dark Night”, which was $26.3 million.