Robert Pattinson is Edward; weak storyline

Rating: 4/10 (22 November 2008)

I have read the books.
I think Robert Pattinson is an excellent Edward Cullen.
I do agree with most people who are disappointed by the storyline. It seemed like Bella went from being confused about Edwards dislike for her to being totally in love with him - that quickly. The book draws you into more of the development about why these two were so drawn to each other and the movie definitely lacks that.
I loved, loved, LOVED Robert Pattinson as Edward Cullen - he absolutely did it for me. Something about they way he phrased things and delivered his lines made me absolutely feel like that is what Edward would say and that is EXACTLY how Edward would say it.
Bella was less convincing, but I cannot blame Kristen Stewart; she was probably handed a bum and unconvincing story line that did not help create the being that is Bella Swan.
I thoroughly enjoyed the baseball scene, Alice was truly Alice for me, Rosalie was just as convincing. Jasper seemed very constipated and did nothing for me; neither did Emmett. Esme was Esme for me. I think the casting was pretty good; I just wish the storyline had been better.
Jacob was okay; there was more of a tortured relationship between Bella and Jasper that I would have preferred to see on the screen.
I have to give it a low score though because it just didn't translate that well for me to the big screen and I can only hope they do much better with the sequels.