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> The first reviews of New Moon are in, and many aren't exactly
> flattering.

> Early reviews at Rotten Tomatoes give New Moon a 4.9 out of 10 on
> average, and just 29 percent of Approved Tomatometer Critics rated it
> positive.

> The early consensus from Rotten Tomatoes reads, "The Twilight Saga's
> second installment may satisfy hardcore fans of the series, but
> outsiders are likely to be turned off by its slow pace, relentlessly
> downcast tone, and excessive length."

> The first reviews are in line with the critics' first takes.

> Rogert Ebert of the Chicago Sun-Times offered, "Since they know it all
> and we know all, sitting through this experience is like driving a
> pickup in low gear though a sullen sea of Brylcreem."

> Claudia Puig of USA Today added, "New Moon, the film version, does
> nothing to add depth to a shallow tale."

> Not all are down on the film.

> Laremy Legel of Film.com admits New Moon has some flaws, but overall
> calls it "a treat, a legitimate artistic expression on love, loss, and
> the obsessive qualities of initial attraction."

> And Kurt Loder of MTV writes, "'New Moon' is a notable improvement
> over 'Twilight,'" noting there's "not quite so much moony young-adult
> yearning (although Lord knows there's enough of it); and there's a
> little more action."

> New Moon debuted last night to big box office numbers.

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