Twilight

I just got out of the theatre and literally raced back here (or well drove back) to write about the movie Twilight. As I have only just recently picked up the Stephenie Meyer book I didn't know too much about the book going into the theatre and I don't think that hindered me in any way. I figure that most everyone in the last 48 hours or more has heard of this movie or at least the book series so I will keep the synopsis brief:

Bella (Kristen Stewart) moves in with her father to a place called Forks. Its kinda dreary and grey compared to what she was used to in Arizona, on top of all this are the new kids in school who seem to be fascinated with her strictly because she's "different" and new. Guys in particular seem to be enchanted with her. But all is not bad in Forks as Bella soon discovers the Cullen's. The seemingly perfect family (in looks and skills) consist of Dr. Cullen, his wife, and their foster children. One child in particular catches Bella's eye...his name being Edward.

****Bit of a spoiler alert, you've been warned***

Not really a big spoiler, but in case you've been living under a rock for the past year...the Cullen's are vampires. Edward (played by Robert Pattinson aka Cedric Diggory from Harry Potter) and Bella fall in love, which complicates things as she is still human. The rest of the movie really sets the stage for the lives of the vampires in the Cullen clan who are non-human eater (vegetarians) and Edward and Bella trying to keep their relationship from tearing them apart. All

The movie was good. Not perhaps the best acting, but for the roles they were given the movie was good. The plot followed Meyer's book to the tee sometimes. As with any novel made into a movie I had trouble getting away from preconceived notions as to what these kids/places were supposed to look like. Other than that there are some pretty cheesy moments in the film that just make you laugh out loud (and were most likely non-intentional). Overall I say fans of the book series should definitely check out the movie. Those who aren't quite sure about the whole vampire love story thing should probably check this out when it comes out on DVD.