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		The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn - Part 1

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		On DVD Now Best For Tweens (10-12) Rated PG-13
		Action Adventure \| Fantasy/Sci-Fi

		Bella (Kristen Stewart) and Edward (Robert Pattinson) get married and have a baby, setting off a chain of events that will change the fates of vampires and werewolves forever. Based on the first part of the final book in the "Twilight" saga, this is the movie that fans have been waiting for. The wedding, honeymoon, and birth scenes have been highly anticipated but the truth is two out of three of those are really inappropriate for younger viewers--even those who have read the entire series. Reading about Bella's bruises after her wedding night and the bloody process of getting the baby out are far different than actually seeing them onscreen. And the fact that Jacob "imprints" on Bella's newborn daughter may work well in the book to bring the story full circle but becomes just plain creepy in the movie. Of course, it will be virtually impossible to keep young fans away so just consider talking to your kids about what they're watching before they bite off more than they can chew.


	This movie is intended for older children.


	This movie is intended for older children.


	This movie is intended for older children.

The movie is really more appropriate for teenagers but there's no doubt tweens--and younger girls--will be seeing it so parents should be prepared. There is a lot of disturbing imagery, and much that kids just don't have the analytical skills to process accurately yet. The line between fantasy and reality is so blurred in the "Twilight" movies, so it's important for young viewers to understand that it's not okay to be black and blue after sex and it's not okay for an older man to fall in love with a child.

--Lois Alter Mark, the Flicks for Kids Expert



		A six-part documentary about the making of the movie; Edward and Bella's "Wedding Video"; a segment about "Jacob's Destiny"; and a special feature which lets viewers "Jump To" the next scene starring either Edward or Jacob, depending on which "team" they're on!



			Movie Pluses
		Focuses on the power of love

			Movie Minuses
		Lots and lots of blood, some of which Bella drinks--through a straw The terrifying childbirth scene Werewolf/vampire fights Many sexual situations Bella almost dies