: Users on IMDb highlighted that the film is "neither bad nor good," matching the quality of its predecessor while improving technical aspects.

: With Edward absent for most of the story, Taylor Lautner’s Jacob Black becomes the primary focus. Reviewers noted his "swoony" and warm presence as a contrast to the brooding vampires.

: Under director Chris Weitz, the film features a warmer, more "golden" color palette compared to the first film’s blue tint. The CGI for the werewolf transformations and the musical score by Alexandre Desplat were widely praised as superior to the original.