Fans either loved ‘New Moon’ or really hated it

Msnbc.com readers had very strong opinions on the “Twilight” sequel, “New Moon,” which pulled in more than $140 million domestically in its opening weekend. From Kristen Stewart acting to the film's director, there was very little middle ground.

Here is just a sampling of opinions from msnbc.com readers. Thank you for sharing your thoughts.

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The film was not in the slightest faithful to the book, nor did it bring anything new or fresh to the story. I personally think the first Twilight movie was terrible, but this really takes the cake on just plain bad. Side note, whoever commented on 3+ hour Harry Potter movies may want to check running times (people who think this movie should be longer really bug me)

Go rent “Let the Right One” in and see a good vampire story. — Jack, Grayslake, Ill. 

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As an avid reader of the Twilight Saga series since the publication of Twilight in 2005, I was extremely pleased with the New Moon movie. They left a few parts out, but it was for cinematic reasons and the missing parts did not seriously effect the overall understanding of New Moon. I feel Chris Weitz did a fantastic job showing the relationship dynamics that develop between Bella and Jacob without over doing it. I am also very happy that they decided to keep Taylor Lautner in the cast as Jacob Black. Taylor is a fantastic actor from previous roles, and the dedication he showed to keep his part for the role of Jacob in New Moon is utterly amazing. Not only was he physically prepared for the role, but I feel his emotional portrayal and performance of an extremely complex and intricate character showed how far he has come as an actor and that he deserved the part of Jacob Black. His performance as very well done. The end of the movie was very well done in my opinion. After Bella and Edward returned from Volteri, and after the confrontation between Jacob and Edward ... The ending still came as a bit of a shock, but I think it was a very effective cliffhanger. As both a movie goer and a book reader, I was very happy with the New Moon movie. — Kendra Miller, Shelton, Conn.

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“New Moon” was boring to the nth degree, badly scripted, the special effects were terrible (The wolves did not have that werewolf factor — intensely frightening) and Kirsten Stewart is a horrible actress. The best thing about the acting are the vampires in Italy, which include Dakota Fanning; an actress who was on screen ten minutes and simply transformed her part. Aro was excellent. They should shoot the director and start over. Stephen King was right when he said, rightfully so that the author of these books is a horrible writer, and these movies are just like the books. In our world of mediocrity and children and people without their own thoughts or purpose in life, for some this is what it has come to. Nothing. — Anita Debarge, Laguna Beach, Calif.

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The guys were soo hot. That is all I hear from these reviews of these terrible books and movies. This is a classic example of young uninformed teenage girls going gaga over something with no depth, just like New Kids on the Block, Nsync, Back street Boys and so on.  — Anonymous

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I actually think it was a good movie. It was better then the first movie and did move quickly through the storyline. The only thing I can say is in the absence of the first movie the connection between Bella and Edward didn't seem quite as strong. Bella seemed tortured after Edward left but the book expressed it better then the movie. Still, I enjoyed the movie and am looking forward to Eclipse. — Jacquelyn Andula, Hamburg, N.Y.

I have seen the movie twice now and plan to see it again! I loved it! I know it is hard to make a two hour movie from a 500+ page book but I thought they picked up all the essential parts. No movie is ever as good as a book! I'm disappointed in reading how many people disliked the movie. Again, I loved the movie! — Debbie Baker, Sacramento, Calif.

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Saw New Moon last night. It was okay but didn hold attention. I was ready to leave after 30 minutes into the movie. Nothing excited me about it, nothing that makes me want to rush out and see it again or want to go at midnight and buy the DVD. Bella (Kristen Stewart) did not impress as Bella, she doesn't know how to act and it sad to see her try. Edward (Robert Pattinson) needs to wax and work on his abs. When he stepped out to expose himself. I was like ewww, gross. Jacob (Taylor Lautner) he held his own. I really felt sorry for him when Bella told Jacob goodbye at the end of the movie. Overall, the movie didn live up to its hype, like Twilight did. I think they should have stayed with the same director and things might have been different. Hopefully, the 3rd and 4th movie are better, but not holding my breath.  — Christina Haroer, Plainfield, Iowa

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I think new moon was great yeah, maybe it needed more of the book in it. but other then that it was better then twilight. i really loved seeing half naked jacob!!!! whoop-whoop!  — Anonymous, Alvin, Texas

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