New Moon = Team Jacob! No spoilers!

New Moon is 100% better than Twilight was.  As a huge fan of the books, I must say that despite some glaring parts which caused most of the audience to laugh at the ridiculousness of it it - they nailed it.
1)  They stuck to the plot of the book.  There were a few things that didn't happen in the places they were supposed to, but given the time constraints and the fact that they basically followed the plot of the book exactly- they are forgivable. Again, 100% better than Twilight in this regard.
2) The spirit is of the characters is upheld much better than Twilight.  Bella still cannot act, but luckily for the audience she only has to be sad most of the movie.  She's never "happy" about being with Edward.  She's always restrained and dull.  With Jacob however, this dullness fades as their chemistry is fantastic.  Robert Pattinson does a better job this time around, he doesn't look like he's in pain all the time and we actually get to see some smiles.  He looks fantastically old and worn down when we see him after he learns "Bella is dead.".  Jacob is the best part of this entire movie.  If someone steals the show- its him.  He is exactly like I've always pictured him, smug looks when he hugs Bella in front of Edward and all!  He mannerisms are perfect, his smile is perfect, his hair is perfect, his acting is perfect!  Bravo!  Finally it seems that someone has read the books and is using them to their advantage!  The Volturi are amazing.  Aro is likable and yet hate-able.  I loved him!  They added some things in the Volturi scene (and one part where Edward's face cracks- totally crappy!) but it makes me look forward to seeing the vampires fight each other in Eclipse.
3) The special effects are phenomenal!  When Jacob and Paul are fighting in front of Bella - WOW!  The wolves are great!  I always pictured Jacob differently as a wolf, but as I recall the description of him, they were right.  The sparkling of vampire skin is better as well.  I don't know if I'll ever be able to actually picture outside of my mind what it looks like, but it was better.  The Volturi are amazing.  The effects of Edward fighting one of the guards is great, the speed is something I was never able to picture but now I can.  Once again, looking forward to the special effects of Edward and Victoria in Eclipse.  ( I LOVE Victoria's hair in this movie!)
4) THE ENDING IS PERFECT!!  I won't spoil it for those who haven't seen it, but for those who have - OH it made me shout in absolute pleasure and giggle like a junior high girl.  As a 28 yr old, I'm ashamed that I did that but it was great!

That's about it.  Like I said earlier, despite a couple scenes that were ridiculous, and the teenie-boppers who were "ooo"ing and "aah"ing every time Jacob takes his shirt off (which is great the first time, they schooled him well) the experience was a 100% in my book.  I adore the Twilight series and rave on Meyer's characters despite the sometimes hoaky dialogue and predictable plot sequences.  In general, I would recommend this movie to any Twilight fan and also to the ones who haven't read the books at all.  I took a friend with us who hadn't seen the first movie or read the books and other than being a little lost in regards to Edward's family and their gifts, she loved it, too!
BRAVO!  Finally - a  twilight movie we can be proud of.  BRING ON ECLIPSE JUNE 30, 2010!!!

NOTE: in other related Robert Pattinson news; there is a preview for his new film before New Moon and oh my gosh...it appears that he actually might be able to act!  I was curious to see it as I feel he has not grasped Edward's character.  Perhaps he might be able to grasp this one.  I'll let you know my thoughts later.

Why can't Kristen smile like this when she's happy with Edward in the movie?  What's up with the somber Bella?  That's not who she is!  Well, I'd love to see both Edward and Bella at least smile like this at their Wedding.  We'll see.  I must say I like short-haired Jacob better than his pre-wolf longer haired counterpart.  Looking forward to Eclipse.  I would go spend a full price ticket to see New Moon again.