Excellent--if you've read the book

Rating: 10/10 (21 November 2008)

I stood in line for this movie fully expecting it to be 'not as good as the book'. I watched the hundreds of teens in line in front of me squeal excitedly as we were let in. Then, as the lights went down, and I became accustomed to the hush of the first few scenes, I was startled to hear the SCREAMS when Edward first entered. I wanted to scream too. Edward, Bella, Carlisle, Charlie, Jacob--everyone was cast perfectly. The music matched the tone. The story (though shortened) was perfection. The apple scene. The first kiss. When he wears the sunglasses. (Insert teen screaming here.) If I had to change anything about the movie, I wouldn't. This is not a teen movie. This is a timeless love story, with excellent morals (no premarital sex, no swearing, respectful children). People say it's predictable. Jane Austen is predictable, and we still love her! We know that the handsome rich guy will always get the smart and beautiful girl in the end. Twilight is the new Jane Austen.