I went into the movie not expecting it to be like the book, how could it possibly be as good? But I was pleasantly surprised. I thought the school friends, Mike, Angela, Jessica, and Eric were spot on! I was nervous about Jacob, but thought he had all the charm he needed. I'm anxious to see how he develops in the other movies now. The movie did move a little fast, so it was hard to build the intense relationship Edward and Bella had in the book, But I didn't leave disappointed. I thought Rob and Kristen did a beautiful job. She's not as monotone or dry as she was in all the previews and clips I saw beforehand. I will definitely go see it again, once the hype dies down.