Exhibit A: Movie, Exhibit B: Book. TWO Separate TEXTS

Rating: 6/10 (15 December 2008)

Firstly, those who have read and enjoyed the book must watch the movie as a separate text. Do not think of it as the book. If you go in there with expectations that it is the same and will be just as good (or bad) you will be sitting there picking at every little thing.
Yes, there were a few changes that i didn't agree with, but what can you do. Although there were a few things that i loved, such as the baseball scene. However, you think that being a blockbuster film they would have invested into more of the special effects regarding the movement of the vampires, not just a tacky blur, also they should have reinforced the special powers that the Cullen's possess.
In response to another review, the reason the movie focused on the fights and action is due to the fact that Meyers does not include a lot of those in her books. I think this is due to her religious values or whatever reason. But in every book the fight sequence that occurs is omitted as Bella is always removed from the battle. Which is annoying as a reader, but what can you do. So in that aspect i enjoyed the movie as it exaggerated the fights for the purpose of entertainment.