This movie is exactly like the novel. The characters were believable and you are completely sucked into the movie. I went with my daughter and her two friends on Nov. 21st. The theater was packed and the girls went crazy. They were all cheering and clapping for Edward and "Bella". At times you couldn't hear the movie because of all the girls wanting to be Bella. Even the mom's in the theater said that "They want some of that" (meaning Edward). The movie is excellent and I would recommend it. Mom's bring your daughters, guys bring your girlfriends. It's a modern day Romeo and Juliet. Go see it if you can.