A mere guilty pleasure.

Rating: 5/10 (25 November 2008)

I'm not going to lie to you, I enjoyed this. It has it's funny moments, intentional or not, but it also has its flaws:
#1, Most fans will be pleased that the majority of the script comprises lines direct from the novel. I, myself, found it predictable and boring.
#2, Poor acting. Kristen Stewart and Robert Pattinson provide rather vapid, awkward performances, and Pattinson's vain attempt at an American accent repeatedly slips.
#3, Edward and Bella had only known each other for a few weeks (I assume) and by the end she's willing to give up her human life and everything in it for him. Plus, it hardly seems like love; rather, lust and infatuation that is grossly exaggerated.
#4, Cheesy special effects. I am aware they had a small budget, but COME ON.
That, and several other aspects I do not care to mention. But, Charlie's almighty 'stache of glory makes up for it, among other things.
My conclusion? It was enjoyable. A guilty pleasure, if you will. They left this in the hands of Catherine Hardwicke, who took away the compelling charm that the books had (no, I'm not too biased. Books = BAAAAD, but oddly lovable). Do not take this film too seriously.