I liked it ...I simply don't get postings on here.

Rating: 8/10 (13 December 2008)

I have to disagree with a ton of the ratings on here. I have seen this movie numerous times, now. I think it improves each time I see it. I am 28 years old, not a fan girl, not emo. Not into that scene. But I love the books. But I am huge HUGE reader. The books aren't Pulitzer prize winners but they are fun and they speak to the girl who loves men with a Mr.Darcy complex in me. As well as the girl who developed a weird thing for vampires when I was 12 and read LJ Smith books. I thought it was an interesting interpretation of the book. I have seen a ton of books made into movies and most fail miserably...but we go into those movies with expectations that they will be based completely on the books. A movie can never include all the great parts of the book. When we watch a movie we lose some of the insights we get from the narrator's dialogue. Somethings, when translated to screen, come across comical or silly...like Edward's reaction to Bella in the Science room. But how can one bring the drama of both their thoughts about what another to the scene in their severity with no dialogue...big reactions. We all need to honest parts of Twilight are kind of hokey and cheesy like that lion and lamb stuff...I mean who says that...really. I think under the circumstances the brought the essence of the book to the screen. I like the idea of vampires who aren't like vampires. The novels seem to be more about temptation, chastity, self-discipline, co-dependency...than about vampire love. The fact that the vampire aren't fanged and seem more human makes the story less fantastic and more accessible. I thought Rob was great. There are a couple of question moments in the acting and dialogue but overall I thought they were great. It is called a dramatic interpretation...main word - interpretation. I enjoyed the weaving of humor throughout to make the story less Romeo and Juliet dramatic. I like Nikki Reed but I think it was a bad decision to cast her as Rosalie. All the other Cullens are perfect. When I go see a book adaption, I walk into it with low expectations and hope for the best...I was pleasantly surprised...