Every Movie in the Twilight Saga, Ranked by Rotten Tomatoes
If Stephanie Meyer hadn’t the released hit novel Twilight in 2005, where would the world be? Vampire memes wouldn’t be nearly as good as they are today, we wouldn’t have the parody, Vampires Suck, and Kristen Stewart and Robert Pattinson wouldn’t be known for their iconic characters, Bella and Edward. Upon release, an intense fan base formed and a love of vampires, werewolves, and girls stuck in a love triangle emerged.
The Twilight franchise, despite its popularity, became a classic cult, and to this day, people still love the original story. Despite the undying love for the series, critics didn’t necessarily see the same charm as audiences, and rated each film rather harshly. While we wait for the Twilight reboot, let’s take a look at how each movie in the Twilight series was ranked by Rotten Tomatoes.
Coming in last is the entry that relies heavily on storytelling, rather than the action and fighting that are featured in the other films. In Breaking Dawn – Part 1, Bella is just graduating from high school, and on top of that, she and Edward are finally getting married. When Bella unexpectedly becomes pregnant, it develops at a faster rate than normal, and in return, her body begins to break down as she’s determined to bring the baby to term. This is a great build-up to the final movie that came out a year later, leaving you to wait as Bella opens her eyes at the very last second of the movie.
Why You Should Watch It
Breaking Dawn Part 1 is essential in your Twilight re-watches, if not for the story building, but for the wedding alone. It’s all very extravagant as the Cullen family sets up the perfect wedding venue for Bella and Edward, but to make it even better, the audience gets to see some of the speeches given that day. Also, one can’t forget the scene in which Bella’s back breaks when she stands up from the couch, heavily pregnant. It’s haunting and the perfect use of body horror in the franchise. Breaking Dawn Part One was highly anticipated by the audience and fans of the Twilight saga, and made over $700 million at the box office. Even though critics weren’t necessarily wooed by the second-to-last installment, it still went over well with the crowds that flocked to see it in theaters.
