Awesome and Beautiful

Rating: 8/10 (20 December 2008)

Before I start I'd like to just say despite completely loving this film (I saw it yesterday and am now taking my sister to see it Wednesday!) I understand why some people will hate it...
Personally I think it was amazing, the chemistry was perfect and actors/actresses were incredibly well cast. Alice was just perfect, Jasper was good (although some of his reactions were slightly laughable), Emmett surprised me I wasn't sure when I saw the trailers but he was actually well suited, Rosalie was brilliant, sassy and full it attitude, Bella and Edward I could feel the chemistry oozing from the cinema screen they were just incredible!
and it was just amazing. It drew you in and suddenly you were in this world where vampires attend high-school and sparkle and play baseball (Love Alice's Pitch for the record) and then there's the reluctant whirlwind romance of our two amazing main characters which somehow just works.
I've read the books and adore them, they're almost poetic in places. And while I do wish there were a few scenes that I feel should be in there I love the film it's a wonderfully done adaptation and gives me high hopes for the sequel.
However I see why people may not enjoy it. It is romantic...incredibly romantic and for those looking for an action packed Vampire film this really is not for you.
I do however recommend it highly as what it is, a beautifully done adaptation of a beautiful book.
Enjoy!!