Movie does indeed have the heart of the book!

Rating: 10/10 (21 November 2008)

I just came home from a midnight showing where I have to say how pleased I am at the movie staying true to the Heart of the Book. It is not as good as the book, but what movie can be? You have 2 hours to tell several hundred pages. The phrases we know and love so well are all in the movie, there are jokes, plenty of action, and yes the love story between Edward & Bella. You see 1st hand the frustration that Edward experiences while trying to fight with himself on Bella smelling so good. You see Rosalie's expression of "I'm not sure I like you Bella" rings loud and clear. And Yes you see the love blossom between Edward and Bella. I think even those who have not read the book will enjoy this movie. Everyone thought this would be 13 year old girls, but at the movies tonight I saw teenage girls & boys, along with women who are in the 20'-60's. It is a show for everyone to see and enjoy. I have to say that all of the actors did a great job and I even caught Stephenie Meyer in the movie--yes it really was her. The director did a superb job and I hope she will do the same for the rest of the movies. If you can't imagine that there can be "good" vampires in this world, then you won't like any of the Twilight Saga. That is the great part, that they CAN overcome the monster and be good, have a reason for being on this earth forever. I hope that those who see it and haven't read the books will want to read them. It is a exceptional fantasy and a delight to escape the world we live in. Isn't that the reason we go to a movie anyway? Thank you Stephenie for sharing this story with us. I love it and give books to everyone because I love to read and this movie is an excellent display of Hollywood bringing the books alive!