2 cents from a non-fanatic

Rating: 8/10 (29 November 2008)

As a twenty-something unbiased non-twilight, non-harry potter reader I have to say that I thought this movie was pretty good. I've noticed that most reviews are very biased by either twilight fanatics, or those who apparently hate the book and entered the theater thinking the movie would be horrible and refused to absorb the movie. I wasn't expecting much but I thought the acting was decent and the characters portrayed the aching love they felt for one another rather well. It took me back to that time in my life that every girl has felt, falling in love so hard it hurts and usually with a person who's bad for you in some way. I would have liked a little more action and the action scenes to be a bit more realistic but I understand that this was on quite a strict budget and perhaps the sequels will allow that. Overall I really liked it and now will probably read the novel. I say just have an open mind and don't expect an Oscar worthy film and you should enjoy it.