great actors, bad effects.

Rating: 7/10 (26 December 2008)

I LOVE all of the four books and I believe that the casting decision was phenomenal. You could tell all of the actors have wonderful chemistry and I wouldn't be surprised if some of them ended up together some day. I am quite fond of their choice for Alice in particular, Ashley Greene fits that role perfectly.
But all of the greatest actors in the world could never overshadow the awful special effects. I know this was a low budget film, but SERIOUSLY! Everyone I have asked about Edward sparkling in the sun has said the exact same thing: he just looks like he's sweating. That was a huge letdown to many fans. Also, the way the vampires move is ridiculously corny. Really? He just flew out of a window, in a parallel line? Lame, Catherine Hardwicke made some very bad decisions in the effects department, possibly costing some of the actors awards in the near future.
I pray that they put that money made from Twilight to good use for New Moon. If they have the same cheesy special effects again, they have absolutely no excuse of saying that they have a 'low budget'.
But, after getting past the effects, i really did like the movie. I would recommend it, but warn you that it's definitely not as good as the book.