Bill Condon did a fantastic job, given time constraints and the confines of a PG-13 rating. BD wasn't my favorite book in the series, but the movie dazzled me. Somehow the way things were portrayed visually made me appreciate things on a different level. It's funnier than you'd think it would be, tear inducing where it should be. Edward's character finally gets some air time to show his personality (and history) which is something I felt the prior movies lacked. (Robert Pattinson has the most endearing smile and it was nice to get to see it in full force.) The actors really stepped it up in this one and the overall effects for the wolves look a lot better. The makeup and effects, specifically towards the end, were haunting. My only complaint? I wished it was longer (though it wouldn't hurt if they could get Carlisle's hair right;) All in all, it surpassed my expectations and I can't wait to see it again!