I Liked It!

Rating: 1/10 (30 November 2008)

OK, so I'm one of those die-hard book fans, but I wasn't set on it being completely like the book to begin with. When I went to the movie I wasn't going to be checking for all the details, and making sure it was like the book. I just sat back and got ready to enjoy it. That's really all you need. It is a lot like the book, but look at it as something different too, otherwise you might be disappointed. I walked out liking it, and all giddy over it with my friends. :) I thought Robert Pattinson did okay as his role as Edward, although some of his facial expressions were overdone and he looked angry a lot of the time. I didn't feel exactly like Kristen Stewart was Bella, but not enough that it ruined the film for me. They had some awkward scenes, but good ones, together. I especially liked, however, some of the supporting roles. Cam Gigandet made a very good James in my opinion. He got the whole "bad vampire and slightly animalistic" thing down great. The same for Rachelle Lefevre as Victoria. Nikki Reed did a good portrayal as Rosalie with her personality and dislike of Bella. Ashley Greene was cute and happy, like Alice. Jackson Rathbone was a good Jasper, and I liked his pained facial expressions throughout the film. (By the way, Jasper and Alice were very sweet together.) :) I really liked all of the Cullens.
The baseball scene was my favorite. I also liked the parts they threw in with the bad vampires, attacking people, which they didn't really have in the book. The movie's still cute and fluffy, but it threw in more darkness and violence, which the Twilight series lacked in some spots. They showed a little more of the "real vampire" side in the film.
So, I recommend it. It's not perfect, and has flaws, but over look those things. You should be ready for it being different than the book, but just enjoy it. It's something different, but also stays true to the book.