Many watch this movie without reading the book. You have to read the book first to appreciate the movie. I was very pleased. The emotions were not as strong as expressed in the book, but I know this is the movie. The director can't cram every little significant line or event. But I believe they did a great job overall. I knew the acting was going to be a challenge (although the nomads were perfect). The whole setting was perfect. Seeing the author in the movie was an added bonus and they were all beautiful. Yes, I wish I could have seen more of the Cullens and the nomads, but I believe the first point that had to come across was the love between Edward and Bella. I know the movies will only get better from here.