Well....at least it was good for a laugh!!

Rating: 3/10 (22 March 2009)

This was by far the worst movie based on a book that I have ever seen.I would go as far to say that it is one of the worst movies period!! I am not quite sure what some people are referring to when they speak of the 'magic' and 'chemistry' between Edward and Bella because all I saw was complete indifference. Though Bella's character could be characterized as somewhat stoic, she is also sarcastic, witty, clever, clumsy,self conscious and extremely perceptive- none of which was illustrated by the clearly one dimensional acting. Her expressions and tone remained static throughout the entire movie except for the deplorable and extremely laughable hospital scene where she feels she may lose Edward together. UNCONVINCING!!
Edward was too obvious in his animation and never seemed like a vampire trying to blend with humans. Instead he looked like a human trying to look and act like a vampire. This in part was due to the amateur makeup application. He is suppose to be the pillar of beauty...what with the stubble, the lipstick, and whats with the white makeup applied ONLY to his face (you can clearly see that his neck and arms are a different colour).
I felt that most of the other actors supported there characters fairly well except Rosalie who definitely did not awe me with her beauty and grace nor bitchiness.
The story line moved so quickly and erraticaly that had i not read the books I would have been confused as to many reactions and scene changes. For instance, when Bella and Edward were at the bus to go?? -Edward tells Bella they shouldn't be friends with her replying its a little too late for that......FOR WHAT??? They had barely strung to sentences together and now they are FRIENDS?? There trip to Port Angeles was also strange and erratic. What happened to Angela and Jessica and why is Bella suddenly walking alone,and WHO IS ANGELA for that matter, I hardly recall them even introducing her, and definitely not enough that the unread would be able call her by name. Questions that non twilight readers may be asking.
All in all the movie lacked character and plot development. It left too many holes for the audience to fill in themselves. I am glad I read the series before watching the movie because I doubt I would have bothered reading the books after watching the movie.
Hopefully they will increase there budget for the next movie so that there will be qualified and skilled people employed to enhance cinematography, lighting, makeup artists, editors....well everything. While there waiting hopefully some of the actors can go take some more lessons and maybe read the book!!!