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Rating: 6/10 (29 November 2008)

Okay, so the adaptation from the novel wasn't very good, and the special effects were terrible, but for someone who doesn't get crazy when a movie does not follow a book exactly, then I think Twilight delivers. The big box office draw and the millions of dollars this movie brought in WILL make the next three better because they can spend more on effects, writers, and other things that made Twilight lack luster. Those who have read the book seem to be the ones making the most fuss about the movie. Nearly every person I talked to who was completely unaware of the story-line before entering theaters has told me they enjoyed the film. The sets, make-up, and overall cinematography are all nicely done and the ensemble cast of unknowns can actually act, which was a pleasant surprise. Rob Pattinson did an amazing job portraying the sadness, angst, and awkwardness of a Vampire who hates himself and has been devoid of real love for over a century. He did a marvelous job and if for nothing else, I would see this movie for his performance. So there it is. Twilight is not the best movie I have seen all year, but it is certainly not the worst. It left something to be desired, but expect the next installments to be big box office worthy.