Can't I be on Team Jacob AND Team Edward?

Sorry about the lack of posts these past few days folks. This is due to the fact that I spent most of the weekend drinking and socialising and generally being a hot mess. But don't fret guys, I have switched back to blogging mode. First up: New Moon.
As expected, the new flick is a global sensation. It has unsuprisingly smashed numerous records, having the third-largest box office weekend opening of all time, grossing over $143 million in the U.S alone.
Impressive numbers aside, here is my own personal verdict.
I saw the film on Saturday after pre-booking my seats weeks beforehand. I had tried to refrain from reading too many movie reviews in an effort to keep the plot a mystery (the media hype and millions of trailers made this difficult, but not impossible). I went, hotdog in hand, and sat in the packed theatre not quite knowing what to expect, which is exactly the way I like it. I'd seen Twilight before, most recently a few days ago to refresh my memory, and I'd enjoyed it. I liked the theme and the characters/actors, but I wasn't a serious Twi-hard (that's an obsessive Twilight Saga fanatic to those of you who aren't fluent in vampire terminology). Well, after Saturday, I've been converted. Despite the fact that I've never read the bestselling Stephenie Meyer books that the Twilight Saga is based on, nor am I a crazed, 13-year-old Edward Cullen fan, I absolutely loved New Moon. And I much prefered this sequel to the original. The characters were more developed, the acting had become stronger and the storyline was better. Though it ran at 130 minutes it didn't drag on at all, and I didn't want it to end. I'm not normally a huge follower of the fantasy genre - I'm more of a gangster/drama/thriller girl - but I found myself totally engrossed in New Moon. The talented cast are all great in their roles - a special mention to Kristen Stewart, always a favourite with me and the fam - and the love triangle between Bella (Stewart), Jacob (Taylor Lautner) and Edward (Robert Pattinson) is gripping and interesting. I won't give away too much of the script, but if you liked Twilight, definitely give this follow-up a chance, if only for the sizzling chemistry between Stewart and Pattinson...New Moon will certainly do little but fuel the rumours that the gorgeous duo are together in real life. I hope it's true as they're such a cute couple, and more importantly, that means Taylor Lautner and his amazing abs are left free for me. I don't care if he's 17 and that my perving makes me a cougar, the boy is hot with a capital 'H'.
So to sum up: New Moon is a winner and I'm now an official Twi-hard. Bring on Eclipse!