I could sense the misery and conflict within Pattinson's Edward and the confusion and want in Stewart's Bella. The lion and the lamb came through in all their tortured misery and euphoria. Stewart and Pattinson simply WERE Bella & Edward. The other characters were cast correctly, as well - Jasper's quiet and often comical fear and newness of being around humans came across wonderfully. Alice's charisma and charm left fans smiling from her energy. Rosalie's anger smacked. Carlisle's compassion shone. The film was a visual stunner with breathtaking scenes of "Forks" and the love that perpetuates this film also perpetuated the viewer. Even non-readers of the book could get the phenomenon that is Bella & Edward.