Those of us who have high expectations of books- turned- movies should not be dissapointed. Although it did not follow the books 100%, it still did a great job at preserving the essence of it. There were some additions to the movie that were not in the book ("Hold on spider-monkey") that seemed a bit out of place, and some that really enhanced it a bit (Interaction between Charlie and Billy). I would see it again and I am sure it will be in my DVD collection when it comes out. I am looking forward to New Moon coming out. The special effects were decent, some seem a little "cheesey" but if you read the book, they were true to the text, he really does sparkle...All in all Edward and Bella were well played.