This movie was up to my expectations and beyond!

Rating: 10/10 (22 November 2008)

This movie stuck religiously to the book in all the parts it could while adapting slightly for screen use. As a major fan of the Twilight Saga I approached this movie with a somewhat open ind but also with some rather high expectations. From the very beginning I was in awe of the imagery of the Pacific Northwest. The portrayal of Renee though she doesn't have a huge amount of screen time is pin point perfect of how I expected Bell's hair brained, erratic mother to be played.
Kristen Stewarts portrayal of the low self esteemed, and yet strongly independent Bella who is a plain Jane sorta girl thrown into an unbelievable circumstances, was spot on perfect. She fell head over heels for Edward fast and yet slow enough that you're not questioning her sanity.
Robert Pattinson was someone I was unsure of but when I saw this movie I was left "Dazzled" at his performance. Not only did he manage to make me believe her really loved and cared for Bella but he also made me feel his pain on that first day in biology class. Robert allowed me to feel the pain, loneliness and sometimes out right despair at what he was and the monster he thought himself to be.
The Cullens were portrayed beautifully and perfectly. The performances that stand out the most are Peter's Carlisle, Ashley's Alice, Jackson's Jasper and Elizabeth's Esme. Though that's not to say that the rest of the performances aren't stunning for Niki Reed did an amazing job of being mean and hateful towards Bella.
While Mike and the gang reminded me all to well of the immaturity of High school. The actors played their roles well and they made me feel like I was surrounded once more my immature hormone driven teenage boys.
The scenes that stick out the most are the car save, the reveal/meadow scene, when Edward and Bella get out of the car on their first morning at school as an official couple, the meet the family scene, the ballet studio scene, along with the prom.
All in All This movie is one for the record books in my opinion. It was hauntingly beautiful, and a wonderful portrayal of a wonderful book.