I was delighted that the director stayed true to much of the book, combining parts where he could. The Volturi scene was AMAZING. Now with that being said, I felt that the begining of the movie lacked the intensity I was expecting. It did seem much more of a hollywood movie which is fine but it lost a little of the special intimate feeling Twilight had. Also it cut out some of the bond Jacob and Bella had. Rushing through some scenes didn't do that period of time justice. I still feel that the movie went above and beyond my expectations. I was on an emotional rollercoaster balancing my tears with laughter.