The movie isn't long enough to really tell the story - it would take at least 4 hours! It follows the story (not exactly), but great parts of the book and the romance/tension between Edward/Bella are missing- they're in love within three scenes- so you miss the build of the relationship. But the actors do an amazing job of conveying all that's missing through their expressions that you 'get it'...it just may seem forced and overly dramatic if you haven't read the books! The people, with a few exceptions, and the setting is pretty much dead on. And RPatt is the HOTTEST Vamp since Brad Pitt in 'Interview'...he gives great tortured soul!!! Highly recommend! Everyone should 'know' Twilight!!!!