In 2008 fans of all ages fell in love with a new breed of vampire with the box office smash Twilight, the first installment in The Twilight Saga, based on the Twilight books by Stephenie Meyer. The much-anticipated Breaking Dawn – Part 2, the fifth and final installment in this sparkly saga, offers such an explosive conclusion that it gives new meaning to the phrase “going out with a bang.”
Undead newlyweds Edward (Robert Pattinson) and Bella (Kristen Stewart) in Breaking Dawn - Part 2. Photo by Andrew Cooper, SMPSP.
Having already won numerous awards for their portrayals of Bella Swan and Edward Cullen, respectively, Kristen Stewart and Robert Pattinson give emotionally-charged performances as the new parents of Renesmee (Mackenzie Foy), their half human/half vampire child. And as a newly-changed vampire, Bella must discover all the hidden new talents that a vampire possesses. Circumstances take a terrible turn for the worst when a distant relative comes for a visit and mistakes the child for an immortal child, which happens to be completely unlawful under Volturi rule. As a result, their new family becomes a target for assassination as the demented Volturi set out to destroy Renesmee and the Cullen family.
With no other options, they resort to asking for help from surrounding covens in hopes that they will stand with them and possibly fight against the Volturi. Edward and Bella find they have to do what they must to protect and save their family. And for those of you who think you know how it all ends because you’ve read the books, there’s a new nail-biting twist that no one is likely to expect. So be prepared to spend a lot of time on the edge of your seat because Breaking Dawn – Part 2 is a must see conclusion for fans of this sanguine saga.