Amy J. Bennett

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Top Ten Tuesday: Favorite New Moon Scenes

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Hang on folks, I’m going fangirl for this list!

So I kind of already did some lists like this.  I did a list when I first saw New Moon of things that I liked and then I did a post of favorite little things.  But after seeing the movie, well, several times, these are the moments that stick out to me.

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  1. Bella telling Edward it’s gross she’s dating an old man. Only one of few funny moments during New Moon.
  2. Bella cuts her finger.  While this didn’t play out exactly how I had it in my head, I felt like Chris did such a good job showing the cut and the blood hitting the floor.  It was just kind of a beautiful scene and so pivotal for this book.
  3. Bella misses Edward and they show the 360 scene with the months.  I think this is one of those times Chris really hit the nail on the head.  I love the song Possibility playing in the background.  The showing of season change as well as time change.  The loss of pictures on the wall.  It’s really a gorgeous set of scenes that came out of nowhere considering all they had to work with is a few words.
  4. Jac0b turns into a wolf for the first time.  I remember this is the first scene I saw in previews and it was just as astounding in the movie.  Jac0b’s a wolf!!
  5. Bella tells Jac0b he’s sort of beautiful.  It’s also the scene Jac0b sheds his shirt but yeah, not going to harp on that too long.  But Bella telling Jac0b he’s beautiful..she’s realizing she sees him as more than friends and she’s so right…he’s sort of beautiful!
  6. Jac0b and Mike during the movie scene.  From Mike asking if he was old enough, to the guys holding their hands out to be held, to Jac0b calling Mike a marshmallow to Bella fighting her feelings for Jac0b on the stairs…love, love, love.
  7. When Jac0b comes in the cabin on the reservation and leans against the doorframe.  This moment is captured in the picture above.  You might have to watch back to catch this one but Bella is watching Sam and Emily and then Jac0b walks in.  *sigh*  So…sigh-worthy.
  8. Jac0b climbs in Bella’s room.  Watching the DVD extra, I found out Taylor literally jumped up into her room like that.  Can’t believe that wasn’t CGI or a stunt double or something.  But once he gets into his room, Taylor puts on a fantastic performance.  They’re wanting to leave together and he’s wanting her remember.  And he sees the dream-catcher on her bed.  It’s all so heart-warming and heart-breaking at the same time.
  9. Jac0b speaks Quiluete to Bella and then almost kisses her.  Seriously this might be my favorite moment.  There’s nothing more attractive than a guy that can speak more than one language and Jac0b throwing out the Quilete saying something sweet right before he kisses her is about my undoing.
  10. Edward and Jac0b showdown at the end. This is at the very, very end when they’re in the woods.  Jac0b is hurt and leaves and Edward proposes.  It’s the thing that makes this series work.  Two loves that you want both to work and yet it can’t.  You’re happy when Edward proposes AND you’re sad that Jac0b leaves.  I leave this for last as well because I can not wait for Eclipse when we see more of this triangle play out!

Is anyone as surprised as I am how little Edward there is in this list?  Jac0b truly owns this movie.  I’ve told several people I’ve realized I’m completely Team Jac0b during the movie although I stick with Team Edward through the books.  Taylor just really brings Jac0b to life and I really *get* what Bella saw in him.

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  1. I haven't seen the movie yet, but now I need to. I was firmly Team Jac0b until I got to the last book. Can't wait to root for him in the movie, too!

    Thanks for linking up!

  2. I was one of those wearing a shirt and giggling too so no worries! It's fun to have fun! The 13 yo's will be 31 yo's soon enough!

  3. I haven't seen the movie yet, but now I need to. I was firmly Team Jac0b until I got to the last book. Can't wait to root for him in the movie, too!

    Thanks for linking up!

  4. I haven't seen the movie yet, but now I need to. I was firmly Team Jac0b until I got to the last book. Can't wait to root for him in the movie, too!

    Thanks for linking up!

  6. I totally giggled like a school girl (not a cougar, by the way!) at this post. LOVED IT. Definitely Team Jac0b over here (made a t-shirt for the new moon premier & was called "old" & "gross" by the thirteen year old girl sitting next me b/c i kept squealing)!

  7. I was one of those wearing a shirt and giggling too so no worries! It's fun to have fun! The 13 yo's will be 31 yo's soon enough!

  8. I was one of those wearing a shirt and giggling too so no worries! It's fun to have fun! The 13 yo's will be 31 yo's soon enough!

  9. We should be BFFs or something, cuz you nailed it with this list! I, too, think that Jac0b leaning in the doorway of Emily's house is SUPER underrated. That was the moment where I sucked in my breath and mumbled "okay, he's a man now."

  10. We should be BFFs or something, cuz you nailed it with this list! I, too, think that Jac0b leaning in the doorway of Emily's house is SUPER underrated. That was the moment where I sucked in my breath and mumbled "okay, he's a man now."

  12. My husband finally convinced me to see the first movie about a month ago… it was "ok" but not one I'll watch over and over. And, since I've seen the first, I'll probably watch the others EVENTUALLY. I'm a sucker for sequels…

  13. My husband finally convinced me to see the first movie about a month ago… it was "ok" but not one I'll watch over and over. And, since I've seen the first, I'll probably watch the others EVENTUALLY. I'm a sucker for sequels…

  14. Please tell me you've read the books though! Twilight especially was pretty horrible without the background of the book and even then only so-so.

  15. Please tell me you've read the books though! Twilight especially was pretty horrible without the background of the book and even then only so-so.

  16. I haven't seen NM yet and I really want to! I think Taylor Lautner is perfect for playing Jac0b b/c that is how I pictured him in my mind. *swoon* However, it does bother me a bit that in the book he's supposed to be almost 7 feet tall and in the movie he's barely 5'9. Does that bother anyone else? Other than THAT TL is a perfect speciman…..er… for playing Jac0b. He makes me feel old and perverted! Ha ha!

  17. I haven't seen NM yet and I really want to! I think Taylor Lautner is perfect for playing Jac0b b/c that is how I pictured him in my mind. *swoon* However, it does bother me a bit that in the book he's supposed to be almost 7 feet tall and in the movie he's barely 5'9. Does that bother anyone else? Other than THAT TL is a perfect speciman…..er… for playing Jac0b. He makes me feel old and perverted! Ha ha!

  19. Go get the DVD!! Rent it at a redbox! I do agree though that at first I was a little disappointed about the height thing. BUT Taylor does a great job of Jac0b's personality. He's perfect in that way for the role!

  20. Go get the DVD!! Rent it at a redbox! I do agree though that at first I was a little disappointed about the height thing. BUT Taylor does a great job of Jac0b's personality. He's perfect in that way for the role!