The Twilight Saga: Eclipse

The Status Quo at 1 minutes (1% through the runtime) establishes Bella in the meadow with Edward, discussing their future together. She wants to become a vampire; he wants her to remain human and marry him first. Shows Bella's world: caught between Edward's protective love and her desire for transformation.. Significantly, this early placement immediately immerses viewers in the story world.

The inciting incident occurs at 12 minutes when Someone breaks into Bella's room and steals her belongings. The Cullens realize Victoria is building an army and Bella is the target. The threat becomes immediate and personal, disrupting the romantic tension with genuine danger.. At 10% through the film, this Disruption aligns precisely with traditional story structure. This beat shifts the emotional landscape, launching the protagonist into the central conflict.

The Collapse moment at 74 minutes (62% through) represents the emotional nadir. Here, Jacob threatens to join the battle and die because Bella chose Edward. Bella kisses Jacob desperately to keep him from sacrificing himself. She realizes she loves them both and cannot have both lives. Her dream of a simple choice dies - every path requires devastating sacrifice., demonstrates the protagonist at their lowest point. This beat's placement in the final quarter sets up the climactic reversal.

The Synthesis at 81 minutes initiates the final act resolution at 67% of the runtime. The finale: The battle against Victoria's newborn army. Cullens and werewolves fight together. Edward and Seth protect Bella from Victoria and Riley. Bella cuts herself to distract Victoria. Edward destroys Victoria. The Volturi arrive and execute the remaining newborns. Jacob is injured protecting Leah, learning about sacrifice himself., demonstrating the transformation achieved throughout the journey.