I thought the acting was very bad and seemed forced or fake. It also lacked enough story line to explain the love/attraction between Edward and Bella, without it you are confused as to why they wanted to be together. Would like to have learned more about the Cullen family and seen a more appealing, sexy side of Edward. His role was more of an inexperienced, scattered, awkward teenage boy, than a desirable Vampire. Good parts were the base ball game and when James entered the picture; his acting was much better and believable. Would only recommend the movie to a person who had read the book. They will still be disappointed by the acting, but they will understand what is going on. A first timer will walk away confused.