This movie was GREAT and I am NOT a 12 year old...

Rating: 10/10 (23 November 2008)

Most critics say that this movie will not appeal to anyone over 17 but I am 22 and I absolutely loved it! I have been a Twilight fan since the books came out and I have been following this movie all year. I was certain that since I had hyped it up for myself that I would probably not enjoy it. But I have seen it twice and loved it. Critics have been saying that it is "forgettable and just another teen flick" but I thought it was wonderfully artistic and beautifully acted. I will admit that it was a little rushed but for the most part I thought that all the actors did a terrific job. I would have liked more scenes with the Cullens and more alone time with Edward and Bella, but to see the movie, you have to realize that it is not going to be exactly what you expect. All the conversations are not going to be the same. There is not going to be all the scenes you want like "the blood typing scene" etc. But I thought it was the most faithful adaptation that I have seen. And unlike everyone else who wants to jump on the "I Hate the Twilight Movie Bandwagon" I am going to be brave and say that I loved it. I took my mom and she said, "When can we see it again?" My dad even enjoyed this film. While most people didn't like the meadow scene, I loved it. Critics hated that they just laid there and stared at each other but I thought it was beautiful. Especially when Edward sparkles. I thought for the cast being virtual unknowns, the budget only being 37 million, that this crew did an excellent job with what they were given. New Moon will have more of a budget to work with to make the effects look much better. I think that everyone should give this movie a chance and go and make your own opinion not just listen to the negative bandwagon...