Exceptional old-fashioned love story

Rating: 10/10 (2 December 2008)

Not since I saw Frank Langella as Dracula (on Broadway, not in the movie made subsequently) have I seen such an intense, sexy vampire. Rob Pattinson hit exactly the right notes as the Byronic Edward. Kristen Stewart is a fabulous Bella. The chemistry between them is what gives this movie its power. I find it laudable that Stephanie Meyer, Catherine Hardwicke, and Summit have crafted a film aimed at a young audience that has no sex, very little violence, and no foul language - and it's a hit! Bravo. Summit, take note you should plan to shoot the other 3 books as quickly as you can before the cast (ALL exceptional) grows up - the fans would not stand for anyone else in these roles. Note: I am the 55 year old mother of an 18 year old daughter, who I gladly took to see this film over the holiday weekend - twice!!! And I hadn't read the original book in the series before I saw the film. Again, BRAVO - a job well done.