Twilight has gone beyond what i was expecting it to be. I went with my best friend (who has never read the books) and we both loved it. she, who was a true hater, staid up last night to finish the first book. There were a few parts where the acting was mediocre from smaller actors and one scene when Bella's in her room for the first time you can see her microphonecord sticking out of her pants but i found myself laughing and crying at the right parts, and being overjoyed by the final product when the credits rolled around. i had to explain a few parts to my friend, but overall she got it without ever opening the book. It stuck to Meyer's work brilliantly and i am looking forward to a bigger budgeted New Moon within the next year!