Crowd Pleaser

Rating: 5/10 (22 November 2008)

Given the low budget and inexperienced acting, I thought the film was as good as it was going to and needed to be. The target audience is so easy please. Just give the girlies attractive actors and some good sexual tension and they'll swoon. You know these are the viewers who are going to see the film multiple times while it runs in theaters. They really don't care about special effects, cinematography, acting ability, direction, etc. It's really just appearances. In my opinion, the actors make a great cast...physically. The casting director did a great job matching descriptions; however, I think most of the cast lacks experience.
The cinematography was decent. The acting, OK. I really think the direction could have been better; however, Hardwicke was an excellent choice for the targeted audience. And I didn't really like the editing.
For all those out there who are quick to judge, give the franchise some time to grow ($$$) and mature. I believe that New Moon will have better quality. Honestly, I'm really interested in how each actor will develop their character. I think the franchise has great potential, especially after such a tremendous turnout for Twilight.
Though Twilight had me feeling awkward and tense 3/4s of the time, I will be waiting in line at midnight for New Moon.
I recommend this film for any girl with a wild imagination and an open mind. Not recommended for film snobs, most males, and vampire lovers (as the vampire part of story is basically only there for the "wanting what you can't have" aspect).
Bottom line: the production hit its target right in the bullseye.