Successful Vampire movie.

Rating: 10/10 (4 January 2009)

To be honest, no i haven't read the books, and yes, this film probably doesn't live up to the book, but movies & books are completely different. People imagine characters in whatever way they like when reading books, and that's the beauty of it. Movies are different, your given what you see - like it or loathe it.
Personally, i really enjoyed this movie. It did feel as though the director was trying a little too hard to put an artistic swing on it, but i thought the movie worked out well. I loved the way the vampires were not all 'fangs & hissing'. Pale faces and strangely enticing eyes is more then enough to make a realistic vampire, It's the acting that needs to be spot on. Robert Pattinson is brilliant, never did i doubt his love for Bella or the fact that any second he could snap. Kristen Stewart also gave an exceptional performance, and i think the actors worked really well together.
The love story was beautiful, and some of the shots were gorgeous. People forget that it is just a fantasy, and not real, but what i thought the director did well was make it seem quite life like. The evil vampires were good, but the long haired male was the only one that stood out for me. I don't think the others seemed that scary.
Overall, i think it is a beautiful watch. IF anything, this movie will make you envy Bella & Edwards love and certainly makes the 'pale' look cool again. I probably will read the book, but i think its unfair to cast this movie as 'crap' just because it takes a different spin on things compared to the novel.