i've read all 4 books and consider myself a fan. even though i had really low expectations, i came out of the theater apologizing to everyone i asked to come watch the movie. while i was watching, i was literally cringing in my seat. there was no flow in the movie. the scene were too staggered and there wasn't any character development. i think the all actors did a great job, considering the lack of a workable screenplay. i also do not like catherine hardwicke as the director. scenes from the movie were good, but whoever did the editing did a very poor job. i do want to see the whole series made into a movie, but hopefully, they will find a new writer, director and editors.