Better than what I thought it was gonna be

Rating: 7/10 (22 November 2008)

First of all, I have read ALL of the Twilight books and while being a straight male, I openly admit to enjoying the books. While Twilight was my second favorite of the four, I wasn't going into this movie expecting anything more than a bunch of screaming girls obsessed with Edward. It was because of this I was able to enjoy this movie more than I thought i would. I was surprised to find that this movie was quite funny in some parts and kept my attention for the ENTIRE 2 hours. Kristen Stewart is a PERFECT choice for Bella and does a great job portraying her. I also enjoyed Bill Burke's Charlie. I found him to be very funny and also very believable as Bella's dad. This unfortunately interesting movie and great book was hindered by lackluster special effects (ie: Edward running) and yes, the throng of teenage girls. Also, I feel that Robert Pattinson wasn't the perfect choice to play Edward. His performance felt strained and awkward. But these are small prices to pay for a better than average movie that will leave fans of the book and newcomers alike with a satisfied feeling.