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grandpajoe6191Dec 8, 2011

The tweenage vampire romance movie "Twilight" is one of the worst horror romance films I've seen in years. The actors are all wooden and incoherent in their role, presenting themselves like noobs who memorize the verses word by word with noThe tweenage vampire romance movie "Twilight" is one of the worst horror romance films I've seen in years. The actors are all wooden and incoherent in their role, presenting themselves like noobs who memorize the verses word by word with no meaning or emphasis to it. The story contains the cheesiest dialogue made up of "I love you. (Stare) (kiss) Let's be together" and other kinds of disgusting crap (Vampires....sparkle?). Most importantly, the movie has no in-depth; the character development is incomplete and baffling as well, resulting to a general "whatever" pace of the movie. Oh, and Kristen Stewart? She is one **** spoiled brat we've got there. Overall, like Justin Bieber, "Twilight"'s a fad movie that will attract many teenage romance geeks but repel professional movie critics.

PS: What the **** is wrong with Robert Pattinson? Why is he so white? Somebody give him some blood or something!… Expand

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FilipeMNov 15, 2009

If you are a girl, teenager, in love or just like to watch bad movies. WATCH IT!

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imthenoobMar 19, 2012

I am a guy so natrually, I wanted to see what the big deal about this franchise was so I decided to watch this movie. It actually wasnt as bad as people made it out to be. The cast is ok for the most part and it was interesting to watch.I am a guy so natrually, I wanted to see what the big deal about this franchise was so I decided to watch this movie. It actually wasnt as bad as people made it out to be. The cast is ok for the most part and it was interesting to watch. However there were a ton of stupid scenes in the movie that I couldnt help but laugh at (pretty much anything involving the vampires). Also the lead villians were pretty terrible, Really just minor annoyances rather than villians imo. It was an ok movie suprisingly, I'll give the second film a chance.… Expand

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HonestOmi08Apr 13, 2012

"Vampires" are supposed to be blood thirsty, so why make a movie about a kind vampire who falls in love and because of this he can control himself. Anyway kids are scared of vampires and making a big movie of it doesn't help kids thinking"Vampires" are supposed to be blood thirsty, so why make a movie about a kind vampire who falls in love and because of this he can control himself. Anyway kids are scared of vampires and making a big movie of it doesn't help kids thinking they don't exist! not a bad movie, just a bad idea to make it about a vampire in love!… Expand

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LeonidasPeplisDec 3, 2012

"You give love a bad name"-Bon Jovi "You give vampires a bad name"-Twilight.Even though I enjoyed the love story and the music of this movie there were so many things that got to my nerves.Kristen Stewart's act would manage to take great"You give love a bad name"-Bon Jovi "You give vampires a bad name"-Twilight.Even though I enjoyed the love story and the music of this movie there were so many things that got to my nerves.Kristen Stewart's act would manage to take great reviews if the movie was about zombies and she was one of them.Same face in the whole movie.Also at some parts I thought that Edward was doing swarovski and vegan commercials.Great love story,awful details on the vampires.5/10… Expand

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heyitsmegrif4Dec 17, 2011

Good romance because of the chemistry, but due to its bad performances and dumb premise this should just be a comedy more than a drama/romance. This is the beginning of one of the most embarrassing franchises ever. I give this film a 42% ofGood romance because of the chemistry, but due to its bad performances and dumb premise this should just be a comedy more than a drama/romance. This is the beginning of one of the most embarrassing franchises ever. I give this film a 42% of a good movie.… Expand

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portia_lautnerNov 11, 2011

I think that the movie was sort of slow with the script. I also think that Kristen Stewart (Bella) was not such a good actor. Same thing with Robert Pattinson (Edward). I think that Taylor Lautner (Jacob) was a great actor but then again II think that the movie was sort of slow with the script. I also think that Kristen Stewart (Bella) was not such a good actor. Same thing with Robert Pattinson (Edward). I think that Taylor Lautner (Jacob) was a great actor but then again I am Team Jacob but I still can judje his acting! The reason I give this movie a score 5/10 is because the acting was poor and the script was slow like I already said but this does not mean that I do not like the movie! I am a Twilight Fanatic!… Expand

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cameronmorewoodNov 12, 2012

It's puke-worthy performances and timid script get rid of all the potential this baby had. The producers knew an 'R' rating would make the box office numbers tumble. Good move financially. Bad move for the movie.

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YoursTrulyNov 9, 2012

C'mon...it's not that bad. Sure this type of genre is not my cup of tea, but the plot development is solid, there is a mild undercurrent of suspense, the scenery is actually beautiful and the acting is competent. I don't think that KristenC'mon...it's not that bad. Sure this type of genre is not my cup of tea, but the plot development is solid, there is a mild undercurrent of suspense, the scenery is actually beautiful and the acting is competent. I don't think that Kristen Stewart deserves all of the criticism she has received. I might even go so far as to say that she played her role well. I am not a fan of this series by any means. The whole teenage vampire thing doesn't appeal to me. But, contrary to popular belief, I think there are some things to appreciate here. If nothing else, it's a pleasant way to kill some time.… Expand

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SeriouslyNov 13, 2010

If you loved the novels then you WON'T love this. Why because there are hardly any moments when the air isn't filled with an awkward feeling. In the novels the characters are very confident and likeable. In the film they are compromising and,If you loved the novels then you WON'T love this. Why because there are hardly any moments when the air isn't filled with an awkward feeling. In the novels the characters are very confident and likeable. In the film they are compromising and, well . . . stoned.… Expand

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thelordoffilmAug 19, 2010

I'm reviewing this movie because I saw the second one and I'm striving to become a film critic. I was really aganist reviewing beacuse I'm scared of my girl. She's a fan of course but, she told me to do it and to tell the truth. Twillight isI'm reviewing this movie because I saw the second one and I'm striving to become a film critic. I was really aganist reviewing beacuse I'm scared of my girl. She's a fan of course but, she told me to do it and to tell the truth. Twillight is about a human girl who falls in love with a vampire. The movie does has decent premise, however there are things that bogs it down. It has horrible paceing by the time these two lovebirds stay together, my daughter will be grauating and her mom hopefully at new house. The acting is kinda of there and not there. This is the big deal that people were wating for what a messs. Even the special effects are not to be considered cool or captivating. The main problem with Twillight is it's trying to hide a sterotype of vampires that includes sex, and violence, and blood on a teenage drama that is'nt really working out.… Expand

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MovieLonely94Oct 31, 2010

its not a bad movie, but it came this close. the acting was decent and it has the source material from the book.

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iamtrent424Dec 6, 2010

best twilight movie. I watch this movie a lot. I cant not watch any of the other twilight movies as much as this one. I really think the story to this one was good. I love this movie. this is one of my favorite movies. I think they did abest twilight movie. I watch this movie a lot. I cant not watch any of the other twilight movies as much as this one. I really think the story to this one was good. I love this movie. this is one of my favorite movies. I think they did a good job with the screenplay. Nice script. Good acting and fine job direction this movie. I think every one should own this twilight movie. If you don't really like twilight i dont blame you but i think this twilight movie is worth having even if you don't like it… Expand

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MichaelDDec 31, 2010

The movie isn't great. It's ok.

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TheChaser1985Aug 3, 2011

It's a decent back story, but the characters are all emo. It's quite annoying. It has potential, but it lacks the excitement needed. And the fact that the vampires sparkle? Seriously? No fangs? These AREN'T vampires... call them something else.

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JoshLNov 20, 2009

It was bearable. I think people go into this movie exoecting to hate it and just want to piss of the crazy little girls who love it. Kristen Stewart tries to hard and is to melodramatic, but Patinson suprisingly good and charming. Hardwicke It was bearable. I think people go into this movie exoecting to hate it and just want to piss of the crazy little girls who love it. Kristen Stewart tries to hard and is to melodramatic, but Patinson suprisingly good and charming. Hardwicke is a terrible director. Its obvious that she can't control herself with random, orgasmic camera movements that are detrimental to their cause: building tension. On top of this she brings out nothin in her ensemble and can't direct action. It's not only budget, there are movie with dirt cheap budgets that pull it off ebcause the director can HIDE the budget if they are good at all. Hardwicke is not good. At all. And I don't care what the slappy's say, when there's a mythology around a being (i.e. Vampires have fangs, and only come out at night) it's a writers duty to simultaneously meet the requirments for the type, and defy boundaries without rewriting whats been previously laid down. This is like a werewolf that doesn't transform on full moons... oh wait, that ends up happening in the next movie doesn't it?… Expand

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BaroneJan 9, 2009

Go watch "let the right one in" far far superior Vampire love story.

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JayHMar 10, 2009

What's all the fuss about?! It's a rather ordinary story, peppered with a few good special effects and a lot of way too pale skin. The performances are fair, good score and cinematography but it hardly has that "wow" factor.

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AnonymousMCMar 25, 2009

I hated the book Twilight, so I went into the film not expecting much. The one thing I give the filmmakers respect for was how they portrayed teenagers as they are supposed to be and not how they are on Disney Channel (I hate those bastards).I hated the book Twilight, so I went into the film not expecting much. The one thing I give the filmmakers respect for was how they portrayed teenagers as they are supposed to be and not how they are on Disney Channel (I hate those bastards). The acting was better than I thought, and I liked the story. And the first half was great. However, even in the first part of the film, the visual effects were shit. I also hated that the one instrument they used for the film's score was a guitar. There was not enough action in the film and when there was, it didn't thrill me. And the baseball scene was fucking ridiculous. Twilight was a film that I didn't like, but I also didn't hate, and if they change some things around, this could become a great series. But for the Twilight fans, what more can they ask for?… Expand

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KimBApr 4, 2009

Movie in no way lives up to the book. Some scenes were semi-entertaining and what I had pictured while reading, but the story was choppy and not at all fluid. Didn't get a sense at all of why they felt so deeply so quickly as it Movie in no way lives up to the book. Some scenes were semi-entertaining and what I had pictured while reading, but the story was choppy and not at all fluid. Didn't get a sense at all of why they felt so deeply so quickly as it wasn't even addressed or explained as it was in the book. This was just cheesy.… Expand

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AndrewG.Jul 24, 2009

I enjoyed this movie, though it had many obvious flaws. There was very little romance between Kristen Stewart and Robert Pattinson, and much of the actors were poor. The visual effects are some of the worst I have seen in recent movies, an I enjoyed this movie, though it had many obvious flaws. There was very little romance between Kristen Stewart and Robert Pattinson, and much of the actors were poor. The visual effects are some of the worst I have seen in recent movies, an the lower-than-usual-blockbuster budget was hugely obvious. Though it had craft, and was a definite improvement of the disastrous book which I found unbearable. It was enjoyable, and I'm not entirely sure why.… Expand

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ShelleyWallaceNov 25, 2008

I am a huge fan of all 4 books, I have read them over and over again. I went to see the movie at the midnight showing knowing that it would be different from the books and I can except that, but the movie was cheesy the acting was lame andI am a huge fan of all 4 books, I have read them over and over again. I went to see the movie at the midnight showing knowing that it would be different from the books and I can except that, but the movie was cheesy the acting was lame and the special effects really sucked. I also hated the fact that they had Bella meet Jacob before she met Edward. The time line was all wrong.… Expand

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PatrickDonohoeNov 30, 2008

i am unsure how to rate this film, because i object to its message. But like the Mac ads; i am still fucking impressed. The desire for blood is just an extended metaphor for boinking. Edward really wants to boink but he doesnt want to changei am unsure how to rate this film, because i object to its message. But like the Mac ads; i am still fucking impressed. The desire for blood is just an extended metaphor for boinking. Edward really wants to boink but he doesnt want to change her. It is ingenious it turns vampires from demonic to christian. as an atheist and male i prefer demonic, but i have to applaud the concept. its like making marliyn monoroe not about sex but chastity. Back to the movie, it is awful but fun to watch and ironically enough it might get u laid if you bring a girl.… Expand

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mfDec 2, 2008

Given a 4 for funny dialogue. Rancid, badly-written movie for a rancid, badly-written book. Looking up the actors, especially the male lead, talking about their feelings on the film is a worthwhile time investment for bonus laughs.

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LyndseyWDec 5, 2008

The movie was nothing like the book but i expected that.but i was pretty bad.the special effects were pretty sucky and some cheesy lines like something with the spidermonkey.that wasnt even in the book.even the acting was pretty horrible butThe movie was nothing like the book but i expected that.but i was pretty bad.the special effects were pretty sucky and some cheesy lines like something with the spidermonkey.that wasnt even in the book.even the acting was pretty horrible but i love robert pattinson.lol and there was a lot of important scenes missing and added ones to.i hope that they work a little harder on new moon!… Expand

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VanHMar 22, 2009

The Movie and the books are total crap. It makes no sense that a vampire wouldn't kill other humans not suck human blood and go out in the open light. This movie is a poor exucise for a vampire film.-G.A.T.E.T.V. Van Helsing & Blade.

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BrianMar 25, 2009

I understand the "gothic romance" thing, but this is "emo." This woman has completely killed vampire mythos in her books and now, unfortunately, by letting a film adaptation be made. This true love thing ONLY exists while you're 14 - I understand the "gothic romance" thing, but this is "emo." This woman has completely killed vampire mythos in her books and now, unfortunately, by letting a film adaptation be made. This true love thing ONLY exists while you're 14 - 17. Hopefully by 18 you'll understand that you're not supposed to drop your entire life and family cause of some young male, especially one that wants to kill you. I literally felt colorblind for most of the movie since, even though colors were present, they were so washed out with post-production that it felt like a high-quality re-envisioning of Blue Moon (which was MUCH more entertaining.) The lead actors (whose names I do not care to remember) were terrible. Stuttering beyond the point where stuttering is still socially acceptable, acting nervous and sketchy, and trying too hard. The vampire "family" was a hilarious and sad joke, and the diamond-skin... thats a serious WTF. The bottom line is this: If you want vampires, read Anne Rice prior to 1998. If you want a sappy teen romance filled with abstinence and drug avoidance and vampires that are socially conscience, don't feed on humans, and can walk in the sunlight, rent this crap.… Expand

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MarkKApr 5, 2009

A good book turned into on of the most over-rated (emo clad garbage) films ever made.

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FranciscoM.Jun 14, 2009

It's definitely entertaining but it's popcorn entertainment. You sit in your couch, you see this movie and 30 minutes later you won't remember watching this.

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ManusAAug 30, 2009

Not horrible. Just...low budget and kind of disappointing. The stars were good and the ending was nicely done.

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PrestonMelbourne-WeaverNov 24, 2008

The acting was not that great. The lead actress, whom i usually enjoy to watch on screen, seem constipated every time she was overcome with emotions. Pretty boy Cedric just looked solemn the whole time, as if he went to the Nick Cage schoolThe acting was not that great. The lead actress, whom i usually enjoy to watch on screen, seem constipated every time she was overcome with emotions. Pretty boy Cedric just looked solemn the whole time, as if he went to the Nick Cage school of acting. Plus, i don't know if it was the director of the cinematographer, but they did WAY too many circular shots. Yet, i still found myself entertained throughout the movie, sometimes for the wrong reasons, sometimes for the right ones.… Expand

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HastyM.Nov 26, 2008

I found this movie a bit of an embarrassment to watch. It was mildly entertaining, but only in a dopey and corny kind of way. The audience seemed to eat it up, and some attendees started clapping for the first kiss. It seems it was faithful I found this movie a bit of an embarrassment to watch. It was mildly entertaining, but only in a dopey and corny kind of way. The audience seemed to eat it up, and some attendees started clapping for the first kiss. It seems it was faithful to the book, but that's not necessarily a good thing. The best scenes were the vampire brawl and the final dance. The majority were of the 'you've got to be kidding me. That's silly as heck' variety. I suppose being a guy didn't help. It was unintentionally funny in many scenes, and I minded my laughter for the enraptured audience. Well, eat it up or spit it out. This is a mixed bag for me.… Expand

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LockeZ.Nov 29, 2008

Overly sappy and wasted time in scenes that could have been used to incorporate more of the book. Not enough character development, especially for key characters like Alice, who was hardly seen at all. Hokey special effects. Hated Overly sappy and wasted time in scenes that could have been used to incorporate more of the book. Not enough character development, especially for key characters like Alice, who was hardly seen at all. Hokey special effects. Hated Edward's hair. Not how I pictured it at all.… Expand

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JimmySoDec 21, 2008

Children are getting mixed up in all things superhumanly strong, bloodthirsty, and garlic-adverse. If you have kids, you might not want them interested in sharp fangs, but the silver screen does, and it

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MayQDec 6, 2008

So I am a: Fan of the book series. Impassive "fan" of the movie. Not as bad as I was expecting it to be. But then again, maybe my expectations were already so low that it didn't take much for Twilight to please me. I feel a new approach So I am a: Fan of the book series. Impassive "fan" of the movie. Not as bad as I was expecting it to be. But then again, maybe my expectations were already so low that it didn't take much for Twilight to please me. I feel a new approach to directing might have made it much better. It seemed choppy at times, jumping from one thing to the next. It seemed to lack some good dialogue. Some more dialogue from the book itself could have been added to give the viewer that deja vu feeling of: "Oh yeah! I remember when Edward said that!" I don't like how they made Bella appear *completely* anti-social. Sure, she is supposed to be on the quiet side... more reserved and accident-prone. But her dialogue was awkward, and she came across as someone who didn't want to talk, as if she hadn't spoken in years and was just getting used to the English language again. It was okay overall. I know it will definitely please the majority, if not all, of the tween crowd, but it wasn't enough for me.… Expand

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MichaelNov 10, 2009

It was interesting.The awkward relationship in between Bella and whats his face is really awkward and not very believable, the acting is sub-par, and the tone almost seems intentionally boring, the effects seem low budget, and the sequence It was interesting.The awkward relationship in between Bella and whats his face is really awkward and not very believable, the acting is sub-par, and the tone almost seems intentionally boring, the effects seem low budget, and the sequence where whats his face is running with Bella on his back is honestly laughable, his feet aren't touching the ground.... all and all this movie is just average.… Expand

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TomM.Apr 29, 2009

not an awful movie, but certainly not special by any means. sometimes mundane, cringe worthy at other times, this teenage flick will certainly attract its fair share of screaming girly twilight fans to sit through it over and over again. not an awful movie, but certainly not special by any means. sometimes mundane, cringe worthy at other times, this teenage flick will certainly attract its fair share of screaming girly twilight fans to sit through it over and over again. Movie was decent, but the source material seems silly. please don't make any comparisons to J.K. Rowling who is a genuine marvel with a pen, Stephanie Myer just feeds off the lusts of young women, doesnt hold a candle to Ms rowling. However it certainly is still a watchable piece of mindless entertainment, albeit with a pretty annoying charisma free supporting cast (the secondary high school students, secondary vampires were quite interesting).… Expand

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JasonHMay 16, 2009

I thought this movie was written just as poorly as the book was. The whole thing was blah and looked and felt like a t.v. show made for the WB!

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MelissaM.Nov 22, 2008

I am a HUGE fan of the Twilight series and I was so very disappointed at how the movie turned out. The acting wasn't that great. The chemistry between Edward and Bella was definitely not there. The way their love for each other isI am a HUGE fan of the Twilight series and I was so very disappointed at how the movie turned out. The acting wasn't that great. The chemistry between Edward and Bella was definitely not there. The way their love for each other is written in the books I felt was not shown at all in the movie. Key points from the book were missing. Like Carlisle's story of how he became a vampire for example I felt was very important and I was upset when that wasn't seen in the movie. The extra scenes with James, Victoria and Laurent killing people were not necessary since it… Expand

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AnonymousMCNov 22, 2008

The acting was stilted at best. There was no basis for the attraction between the main characters. Besides, how can you fall in love with your food? Also, why would someone who is 108 years old go back to high school? The vampires inThe acting was stilted at best. There was no basis for the attraction between the main characters. Besides, how can you fall in love with your food? Also, why would someone who is 108 years old go back to high school? The vampires in Underworld, a parallel movie concept, were much better thought out. And yes I watched the movie.… Expand

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DanielleGNov 23, 2008

Over all the movie was ok but it could have been a lot better. i didnt think the actors were that good and the movie was too funny. i didnt really see the whole love at first sight going on. the skipped too many parts and didnt build theOver all the movie was ok but it could have been a lot better. i didnt think the actors were that good and the movie was too funny. i didnt really see the whole love at first sight going on. the skipped too many parts and didnt build the whole relationship with edward and bella that well. also they needed to introduce the cullen family more. alice plays such a huge part in the next book. AND they didnt put the 'do i dazzle you' line in the movie. which was a big line me and my friends were assuming would be a must.… Expand

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KenzieP.Nov 23, 2008

Ok so I knew it wasnt going to be like the book but im mean come one they took for ever to get to where they dieside to be together then flew pass everything for the rest of the movie. Hello for a mive such as twilight people are willing toOk so I knew it wasnt going to be like the book but im mean come one they took for ever to get to where they dieside to be together then flew pass everything for the rest of the movie. Hello for a mive such as twilight people are willing to sit a watch longer so make it good (look at harry potter) they missed important information that needs to be in the movie. No offence butt really the girl that played bella pissed me off the whole movie. everyone eles did great but she sucked at being Bella. So i liked it to a point ! i just cant think of the book when i watch it!!!… Expand

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SteveKNov 26, 2008

Who knew a movie about vampires could be so boring? It plays like an episode of the OC or some teenie bopper show like that. Dawson Creek with vampires. Sorta. And how often do we even see the vampires being vampires? If you saw that mostly Who knew a movie about vampires could be so boring? It plays like an episode of the OC or some teenie bopper show like that. Dawson Creek with vampires. Sorta. And how often do we even see the vampires being vampires? If you saw that mostly teenage girls were watching this and you got concerned, then DON'T WATCH THIS MOVIE. That is your warning sign.… Expand

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PusakAug 31, 2010

The overall idea is good but when people think of vampires they think of blood and horror, not horribly acted out romance. they have done a better job in the other movies but it just ruins the vampire image.