MOVIE REVIEW

Walking into the movie theater to see one of the most-anticipated films of the summer was very exciting. There must have been hundreds of people, but they all had one thing in common — they were there to see "Eclipse," the third installment of the "Twilight" saga.

Team T-shirts were everywhere, and the sold-out midnight release show started right on time, a moment for which many Twihards had waited a long time.

After so much publicity about "Eclipse's" main stars, Kristen Stewart, Rob Pattinson and Taylor Lautner, everyone seemed anxious to see Stephenie Meyer's addictive book portrayed by young Hollywood.

With the story taking place in rainy Forks, Washington, everything seems to be normal, but it is soon revealed there are mysterious murders and disappearances. The forest setting is truly magnificent and adds an amount of beauty and grace to this film with the extensive mountains that surround bringing a sense of drama.

One of the newest characters, Riley, is introduced immediately, which was a great hook to pull in the viewers. In the scene, Riley is being attacked by an unknown force and is left to die.

A happier scene of Bella and Edward in their meadow appears, and Edward is pressing Bella on the topic of marriage. Edward is from a different time than Bella and is like an old-fashioned gentleman; he would rather get married young and has the mindset of why wait when you know who you're going to love for the rest of eternity?

Jacob shows up on the scene to see if Bella is still human, which starts the push and pull of Bella's love for Edward in motion.

The situation in Seattle is getting worse — something that Jacob wouldn't keep from Bella, but something Edward would rather have Bella not know about. An army of newborn vampires is being created, and the Cullens and wolves will have to work together in order to defeat this army.

The clash of the two groups is inevitable and the tension mounts, while Bella must choose between Edward and Jacob.

(Spoiler alert) Before Bella chooses, Bella tries to picture what her life will be with each. She sees everything with Jacob, but knows that her life is meant to be spent with Edward. Jacob will always be her sun and warmth, but Edward will always be her true love. The ending scene is Edward and Bella once again in their blooming meadow, talking about plans for their wedding.

This movie was truly great in its own way. With every new movie in the "Twilight" series improvements in directing, filming and acting make it better than its predecessor. Directed by David Slade, "Eclipse" was a bit edgier than past "Twilight" films, and this made it all the more compelling. The camera moved fast at times, but that made it fun to really get into the film and watch it with a lot of enthusiasm.

Meyer uses uses Emily Brontë's "Wuthering Heights" in the book "Eclipse," however, it was not represented in the movie. The idea of fire and ice, in reference to the poem in the beginning of the popular book, was read by Bella during the movie and fit extraordinarily well to the plot. Throughout the film Edward represents ice and Jacob fire.

The story of the Third Wife is another theme in "Eclipse" and was told well, but an expanded story is told in the book.

There is a fantastic touch of humor in this film that helps with the impending dangerous situations in the plot. The background music fit very well, especially the song "Neutron Star Collision (Love is Forever)" by Muse. Many of the songs by Muse can be related to Edward and Bella.

"Eclipse" set up for the next movie, "Breaking Dawn," perfectly and viewers who are loyal fans from the very beginning or just found their love for the series, will be patiently yet anxiously waiting.