Unfortunately, after being reunited with Renesmee (now played by Mackenzie Foy), Bella and her daughter - along with werewolf/one-time love interest Jacob (Taylor Lautner) - are spotted by Cullen family "cousin" Irina (Maggie Grace) who mistakes Renesmee for an "immortal child" (read: a child who has been turned into a vampire and, as a result of their juvenile lack of self-control, risk exposing the existence of vampires to humans). Irina reports the Cullens to the Volturi, the vampire ruling class and police force, known for their ruthless handling of similar situations. In Part 2, newborn vampire Bella awakens from a post-transformation slumber and wastes no time in testing out her new supernatural powers. The Breaking Dawn - Part 2 story picks up directly after the events of Part 1: wherein Bella (Kristen Stewart) nearly lost her life during the birthing of her half-human, half-vampire daughter, Renesmee - only to be turned into a vampire at the very last minute by husband, Edward (Robert Pattinson). The Volturi (Christopher Heyerdahl, Michael Sheen, and Jamie Campbell Bower) in 'Breaking Dawn - Part 2' It's still an overly-dramatic and downright cheesy escapade but, unlike most of the prior entries, Breaking Dawn - Part 2 offers enough fun for appeal to a slightly broader audience. Condon shot Part 1 and Part 2 at the same time but the difference is staggering, as the latter installment is stronger in nearly every single way imaginable, with a focused story, higher production values, and a number of appealing setups. That said, out of the (now) five film series, Breaking Dawn - Part 2 easily includes the most straightforward plot and, instead of dwelling on the core Bella, Edward, Jacob love triangle, manages to deliver a competent (albeit still campy) "war" story - complete with a fun cast of supporting heroes/villains and a finale that ends the current saga with a fiery bang. As mentioned, Breaking Dawn - Part 2 isn't going to win-over the franchise's longtime critics and, given the amount of ties to past events and characters that dominate the proceedings, it's still hard to recommend as a standalone experience for the uninitiated.
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