I wouldn’t say I was particularly interested in the Twilight series but I did see the first film courtesy of a free DVD loaner from a friend. I didn’t mind it  -   it wasn’t overly compelling  – but I did enjoy the production values and scenery and the acting was solid. I thought the very refined movement of the vampire family was visually interesting and well performed by the actors. But the overly dramatic and painful teenage love story was a little much and I think on that point alone I’m definitely in the “not that interested” camp.

I saw the first film once. I don’t think I’ll see the second one, at least I won’t seek it out but would watch if it fell into my lap. Yes, I’ll see a movie multiple times though probably never twice in theaters, mostly because it’s just so expensive. But I think some films are best seen more than once, whether it’s for the story or something else. But I don’t make a habit of it. In fact I don’t know anyone that does. Most of my friends save the movies they really, really want to see for theater outings, then just watch everything else on DVD or online.

If Twilight Eclipse has high production values and interesting sets/scenery of the first film (that vampire house and Edward’s bedroom  – gorgeous), then those things are real selling point for this film among the not-a-fan crowd as the film-making and aesthetics can be appreciated. I don’t even know the name of the extremely famous lead actors in the film but I’d suggest that non-fans may not want to be saturated by the standard trailers which seems to focus on the actors standing still looking forlorn (or menacing) with the ubiquitous shots of that guy and his 6 pack.

For sure play up the actors appeal, but it can be way more seductive and alluring if done with a more deft editing touch.

Kristen Stuart as Joan Jett in The Runaways