If you liked the books you'll like the film.

Rating: 9/10 (23 November 2008)

If you liked the books, then you will like the film. I didn't think going into the movie I would say but coming out of it that is the only thing to be said. The film did an excellent job of sticking to the book and showing the speedy relationship between Bella and Edward. While a few darlings were killed (great parts in the book not shown on screen) it still captured the essence with beautiful music (something dear to the character of Edward) and an amazing real life Washington state backdrop and two brooding teenagers in love. And like I said, if you liked the books this visual embodiment of book may turn out to be well worth your cash and two hours of your time to see your literary fantasy come alive.
If you didn't like the books your enjoyment of the film really lies in your enjoyment of the genre, romance, fantasy, action. If you don't like that combination IE "The Convenant", "Van Helsing", "Underworld" etc and ilk of the like, then you wont like this movie at all.
The film does have some dragging moments, but for someone like myself dying to see it, it was an opportunity to relax and enjoy. For someone who didn't read the books and doesn't like the genre, all this movie would do for you is drag.
Overall I say the film was a great and an honest adaptation of the book made for FANS ONLY.