Did i just pay to see this?

Rating: 1/10 (24 November 2008)

Let me start by saying that I'm a fan of all the books in this series and a fan of movies in general.
It doesn't take very long for all the hopes you had for this film to be tossed away.
Its obvious that Catherine Hardwicke was in over her head with this one. The Film tries to stay true to the book, but it all takes place to fast at an awkward pace. There is almost zero character development and in the end your left asking " what"? In all fairness most movies don't stay to close to the book so this was to be expected.
Most shocking was the horrible acting and all the unneeded close ups. I felt more like i was watching a Episode of something on BBC rather than a Hollywood movie.
The make up and special effects were laughable at best. Apparently all you have to do to be a vampire is spray baby powder on yourself.
In closing. Save your money, Enjoy the book and pass on this film its a train wreck. Sure teen hype will keep it afloat, but even fans cant keep this sinking ship afloat.