Cinematic elements were phenomenal! I was sad to see them replace the original actress of Victoria, but it was all in all a good film. It was definitely worth the 7 hr wait in line just to see it with all the screaming fans!
The writing and filming were infinitely better than what was seen in Twilight. The panning for enhanced drama, excellently chosen tracks to set mood, and the overall quality definitely shows more care than it's predecessor. I was shaking the whole time.
I could barely move because my body was so tense from the excitement, making it difficult to even breathe at times. It was worth it. I believe that they did very well given the time constraints to stay with the book, though it wasn't accurate. Rob Pattinson's and Kristen Stewart's portrayal of their characters gave them a new dimension that I hadn't considered while reading. The supporting characters added to the overall effect and brought an insane amount of humor to what I thought would be a serious film. Many kudos to the film, and I am preparing myself now for the sequel New Moon.