The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn Part 2 - C

Rated PG-13, 116 minutes

Rousing "Breaking Dawn 2" finally brings an end to bland "Twilight" series

Robert Pattinson and Kristen Stewart

"Twilight" fans the world over will likely be in mourning following the latest and probably last film based on the Stephenie Meyer book series, "Breaking Dawn: Part 2," a rousing film that is a better entry of these films, which isn't saying much, especially if you're like me and haven't enjoyed them from the beginning. After the birth of Renesmee Cullen, Edward (Robert Pattinson) and Bella (Kristen Stewart), who is now a vampire, find themselves enjoying her new life and abilities with Edward and his family. But Renesmee (Mackensie Foy) is misidentified for an immortal child, a human infant who has been bitten and transformed into a vampire, a taboo in the Vampire world. After being reported to the Volteri, the Cullens begin to gather foreign Vampire clans and nomads from around the world to stand and witness against the Volturi.. With their allies, the Cullens and the Wolf Pack, led by Jacob (Taylor Lautner) stand to prove their innocence to the Volturi once and for all. "Breaking Dawn 2," directed by Bill Condon, who helmed "Breaking Dawn Part 1," brings some energy and fun to the last installment, though most of us are glad this marks an end to the series geared largely toward the younger set. Stewart is still the most interesting of the cast, and her vampire transformation is the film's highlight, not to mention a rousing climax bringing all sorts of vampires from around the world to the mix. It's still badly acted by the rest, particularly Lautner, who's given less to do in this installment and is still a pretty face, much like the drab Pattinson. Pattinson and Stewart's relationship troubles have overshadowed an otherwise mediocre film that's overall been rather slack and milquetoast. With the lovely leads and somewhat intriguing story, it's been easy to see why the "Twilight" series has been so popular, but much like the books, the films (including this one), have been somewhat entertaining but by and large bland and milquetoast, with the dramatic arc clearly lacking in scope. The mildly enjoyable "Breaking Dawn Part 2" should please fans of the series, everyone else will suffer through it.

Wes' Grade: C