If you have read Twilight, you should not be disappointed as the movie holds pretty true to the book. The characters were very close to Stephanie Meyer's discriptions and you really feel the chemistry grow between Bella and Edward. The special effects were really well done and exciting. There were also a lot of funny moments that lightened the mood. I only wish the movie could have developed some of the other characters a little more, especially Alice, but I guess the movie would have been 3 hours instead of 2.....not that I think anyone would have objected to that. Go see it if you've read the series. You won't be disappointed.