I must say as a mother and someone who read all the books. I wasn't sure it the movie could deliver. Well it does!!!!! I agree it is even better if you have read the book first but not completely necessary. There is still plenty to fall in love with. I have seen it twice already and will go again. I'm hearing the same from many others my young age of 40 and older.This young cast delivers and brings these characters to life. I hope they will bring the other 3 books to the big screen soon. Is the movie as good as the book? No! not possible its only a 2 hour movie. But it works. Go see "Twilight"..... today