I love the books but now I am fan of Hardwicke's Twilight. This film includes all the key scenes and develops the story with some extras.
Robert Pattinson left the biggest impression. He was amazing in bringing Edward to life. I could actually see in his actions and carriage how Bella had changed him. Rob gifts the audience with a glimpse into Edward's mind and showed the torture of his soul.
Kristen Stewart was perfect as Bella. She brought a tenacity, relatability and focus to Bella that makes her a heroine.
The rest of the cast was fantastic. The actors really nailed the subtle nuances that I thought would be lost in translation. They really seemed like vampires trying to blend in without just delivering stiff performances.